Gazette Information: GAZETTE ISSUE 31082, VICTORIA CROSS,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/31082/supplement/15119His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned:- No. 3244A Private James Park Woods, 48th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force. For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty near Le Verguier, north-west of St Quentin, France, on the 18th September 1918, when, with a weak patrol, he attacked and captured a very formidable enemy post, and subsequently, with two comrades, held the same against heavy enemy counter-attacks. Although exposed to heavy fire of all descriptions, he fearlessly jumped on the parapet and opened fire on the attacking enemy, inflicting severe casualties. He kept up his fire and held up the enemy until help arrived, and throughout the operations displayed a splendid example of valour, determination and initiative.
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Gazette Information: GAZETTE ISSUE 31082, VICTORIA CROSS,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/31082/supplement/15119His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned:- No. 3244A Private James Park Woods, 48th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force. For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty near Le Verguier, north-west of St Quentin, France, on the 18th September 1918, when, with a weak patrol, he attacked and captured a very formidable enemy post, and subsequently, with two comrades, held the same against heavy enemy counter-attacks. Although exposed to heavy fire of all descriptions, he fearlessly jumped on the parapet and opened fire on the attacking enemy, inflicting severe casualties. He kept up his fire and held up the enemy until help arrived, and throughout the operations displayed a splendid example of valour, determination and initiative.