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For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty near
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guns. Later, when his company was checked by another enemy strong point, he again rushed forward alone and put the enemy to flight.
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No. 42954 Pte. Norman Harvey, 1st Bn., R. Innis. Fus. (Newton-le-Willows).
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during the First World War when on 25 October 1918 at
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