Gazette Information: VICTORIA CROSS,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29074/supplements/1700. No. 3556 Lance-Corporal Michael O'Leary, 1st Battalion, Irish Guards. On 1st February 1915 at Cuinchy, France, Lance-Corporal O'Leary was one of the storming party which advanced against the enemy's barricades. He rushed to the front and killed five Germans who were holding the first barricade, after which he attacked a second barricade 60 yards further on. This he captured after killing three of the enemy and taking two more of them prisoner. The Lance-Corporal thus practically took the position by himself and prevented the rest of the attacking party from being fired upon. MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30404/supplements/12485. GAZETTE ISSUE 30404, MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES, I have the honour to submit herewith a list of the names of the Officers, Warrant Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, Men and Nursing Staff, whose services I desire to being to your Lordship's notice for gallant conduct and distinguished services rendered during the past six months. CROSS OF ST GEORGE,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29275/supplements/8506.
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Gazette Information: VICTORIA CROSS,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29074/supplements/1700. No. 3556 Lance-Corporal Michael O'Leary, 1st Battalion, Irish Guards. On 1st February 1915 at Cuinchy, France, Lance-Corporal O'Leary was one of the storming party which advanced against the enemy's barricades. He rushed to the front and killed five Germans who were holding the first barricade, after which he attacked a second barricade 60 yards further on. This he captured after killing three of the enemy and taking two more of them prisoner. The Lance-Corporal thus practically took the position by himself and prevented the rest of the attacking party from being fired upon. MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30404/supplements/12485. GAZETTE ISSUE 30404, MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES, I have the honour to submit herewith a list of the names of the Officers, Warrant Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, Men and Nursing Staff, whose services I desire to being to your Lordship's notice for gallant conduct and distinguished services rendered during the past six months. CROSS OF ST GEORGE,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29275/supplements/8506.