A.V.C. HERO.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLV, Issue 11761, 22 February 1919, Page 8

A.V.C. HERO.

SERGEANT HARRY JOHN LAURENT. ;i “ Per Press Association. Wellington, Feb 22 The following particulars in connection with the acta of gallantry tor which Sergt. Harry John Laurent was awarded the Victoria Cross have been forwarded to the base records from overseas: —He was awarded the Victoria Cross tor acts of conspicuous bravery, skill and enterprise wheu, duringan at tack, ie was detailed to exploit an Initial success a‘id keep in toucn, with the enemy. With a party of twelve be located enemy’s support lines very strongly held and at unco charged the position, followed by bis men, and completely disorganised, the enemy by his sudden onslaught. Jin the subsequent hand to hand fighting which eoeued be showed great resourcefulness in controlling and encouraging ois men, thirty of the enemy having been killed and the remainder surrendered, a total of one officer and 111 other ranks in all. The success of this daring venture, which caused his party four casualties only, was due to his gallantry and enterprise.