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| James Cunningham Church [CFT #14589] |
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| The citation for his MC reads: On 5th December 1939 the Company under Captain Church's command encountered an armed gang of 14 bandits. Although fired at from very close range he skilfully directed the fire of those with him, and by boldly manoeuvring the neighbouring platoons, managed in the end to break up the gang, all but four of the bandits being killed or captured. Throughout the engagement Caotain Church's personal behaviour under fire, and his quick grasp of the situation set a fine example to the men under his command. His gallantry was conspicuous |
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