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Identity
Person No.
20512
Service No.
Unknown
Last Name
First Name
Thomas Handley
Initials
T H
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
21
Military Service
Rank
Second Lieutenant
Defence Force
Unknown
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause code
DOW 2,688
Died of wounds
Cause of Death
Died of wounds
Notes

Son of William and H. M. Porritt, of Greytown, Natal, South Africa. Educated at Hilton College, Natal

Citations

LG 17 September 1917 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in leading a most successful raid into the enemy's lines. He was the first to enter the trench, and owing to intense barrage and the dilapidated state of the trenches it became necessary to reorganise his party. He accomplished this with great promptness and decision, continuing to lead his men and personally directing the bombing sections. He shot one of the enemy with is revolver, and when the signal to withdraw was given he personally superintended the covering party, and was the last to leave. The success of the road was entirely due to his coolness and splendid leadership."

LG 17 September 1917 p.9735
LG 17 September 1917 p.9735
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