Gazette Information: GAZETTE ISSUE 30215, VICTORIA CROSS,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30215/supplement/7906. His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned:- No. 1804 Private John Carroll, Australian Infantry. For most conspicuous bravery. On 7th/12th June 1917 at St Yves, France, during an attack, immediately the barrage lifted, Private John Carroll rushed the enemy's trench and bayoneted four of the enemy. He then noticed a comrade in difficulties, and at once proceeded to his comrade's assistance and killed one of the enemy. He continued working ahead with great determination until he came across a machine-gun and team of four men in a shell-hole. Single-handed he attacked the entire team, killing three of the men and capturing the gun. Later on two of his comrades were buried by a shell, and, in spite of very heavy shelling and machine-gun fire, he managed to extricate them. During the 96 hours the battalion was in the line Private Carroll displayed most wonderful courage and fearlessness. His magnificent example of gallantry and devotion to duty inspired all ranks in his battalion.
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Gazette Information: GAZETTE ISSUE 30215, VICTORIA CROSS,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30215/supplement/7906. His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned:- No. 1804 Private John Carroll, Australian Infantry. For most conspicuous bravery. On 7th/12th June 1917 at St Yves, France, during an attack, immediately the barrage lifted, Private John Carroll rushed the enemy's trench and bayoneted four of the enemy. He then noticed a comrade in difficulties, and at once proceeded to his comrade's assistance and killed one of the enemy. He continued working ahead with great determination until he came across a machine-gun and team of four men in a shell-hole. Single-handed he attacked the entire team, killing three of the men and capturing the gun. Later on two of his comrades were buried by a shell, and, in spite of very heavy shelling and machine-gun fire, he managed to extricate them. During the 96 hours the battalion was in the line Private Carroll displayed most wonderful courage and fearlessness. His magnificent example of gallantry and devotion to duty inspired all ranks in his battalion.