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Roland Shaw was a soldier in the 2/4th Bn King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. He fought at Vaulx-Vraucourt and may have served under Richard Annesley West. On 2 September 1918 Shaw distinguished himself in combat. All of his superior officers had been killed or wounded early in the battle and according to the London Gazette, "Cpl Shaw took command of the platoon, and though wounded himself he led the men forward with fine gallantry and endurance until the final objective, a position of the greatest importance, had been won. He gave in only when the consolidation was completed, when he was exhausted by loss of blood. His splendid example was worthy of great praise." For his gallantry Shaw was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.

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  • Roland Shaw was a soldier in the 2/4th Bn King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. He fought at Vaulx-Vraucourt and may have served under Richard Annesley West. On 2 September 1918 Shaw distinguished himself in combat. All of his superior officers had been killed or wounded early in the battle and according to the London Gazette, "Cpl Shaw took command of the platoon, and though wounded himself he led the men forward with fine gallantry and endurance until the final objective, a position of the greatest importance, had been won. He gave in only when the consolidation was completed, when he was exhausted by loss of blood. His splendid example was worthy of great praise." For his gallantry Shaw was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.
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  • Roland Shaw was a soldier in the 2/4th Bn King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. He fought at Vaulx-Vraucourt and may have served under Richard Annesley West. On 2 September 1918 Shaw distinguished himself in combat. All of his superior officers had been killed or wounded early in the battle and according to the London Gazette, "Cpl Shaw took command of the platoon, and though wounded himself he led the men forward with fine gallantry and endurance until the final objective, a position of the greatest importance, had been won. He gave in only when the consolidation was completed, when he was exhausted by loss of blood. His splendid example was worthy of great praise." For his gallantry Shaw was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.
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