Roy Edred POTTS MC*

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Last Rank:	Captain
Last Unit:	48th Infantry Battalion
Born:	Aldgate, SA, 24 October 1889
Home Town:	Cottesloe, Western Australia
Occupation:	School Teacher
Memorials:	Crawley University of Western Australia Honour Roll

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27 Nov 1918:	Honoured Military Cross and bar, Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. By skilful leadership led two platoons through a heavy barrage without casualties, to reinforce a front line company. Later, when all communication with the left flank was broken this officer volunteered to cross the open under intense fire in full view of the enemy, and succeeded in delivering a message.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: 27 November 1918 Bar to Military Cross Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: 4 March 1919 'For conspicuous gallantry during an attack. He worked his company skilfully round a strong enemy position and cut off the garrison, capturing fifty four prisoners and four machine guns. He then consolidated the position. Later, he led a party against an enemy machine gun post, capturing six prisoners and a machine gun. He showed marked courage and devotion to duty.
Date unknown:	Involvement AIF WW1, Captain, 48th Infantry Battalion

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