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152 Military Cross LT. G.M. Wallace On the night of 29 th /30 th May 1917 at Ploegesteert the battery was under very heavy shell fire, two large ammunition dumps adjacent to the battery position was set on fire by hostile shells, commencing to burn fiercely and explode. This officer with Sergt Smith immediately left their cover and extinguished the dumps with water. They were under continuous shell fire throughout and in imminent danger from the exploding ammunition dumps. The gallant and timely action of this officer and NCO undoubtedly saved a large quantity of Artillery ammunition and furnished and inspiring and striking example to the men under their command. This officer has again rendered most gallant and helpful service with the artillery going forward with the infantry in their attack on the German lines south of Wessines on 7 th June 1917 . – Australian War Memorial Belgian Croix De Guerre MAJ P.E. Cooper For the period 12 th April till 3 rd October. For gallantry and devotion to duty while in action on the Ahiens Front during the above mentioned period. This officer has always displayed conspicuous ability in carrying out his duties as Battery Commander and in any other duty to which he has been detailed . – Australian War Memorial. Figure 1En Route to Egypt, P.E. Cooper Second Row, second from right.