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NX32703 - MOYNIHAN, William James, Sgt.
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Military Medal (MM)
"This NCO did exceptional work as Acting Platoon
Sgt. at SIMPANG RENGAM on 28 January, 1942. On that day an enemy
party estimated at a strength of over 50 men commenced to attack
his Platoon and this NCO, despite the heavy fire, organised and
led his Platoon forward to attack the enemy force, resulting in
the force rapidly withdrawing, leaving behind over 50% killed.
This outstanding courage. leadership and initiative had a very
marked effect on the events of that day, when a force of over
one Battalion strength was being used to try to dislodge my Unit
from it's position.
I consider this NCO, by his bravery, courage and
leadership is worthy of reward and I recommend he be awarded the
Military Medal."
(Source: 2/30 Bn.
Archives - originally transcribed from the
Diary of Brigadier D.S. Maxwell by The Army Museum Sydney
Foundation in 1998.)
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