'During the enemy attack on the front line facing QUEANT on 15th May 1917, Private Buckley, whilst acting as a stretcher bearer showed great courage and devotion to duty. Although under direct enemy observation, he carried out his duties for 17 hours continuously without rest, and in a manner worthy of the highest commendation. Although an untrained stretcher bearer, he, together with the rest of the bearing party, saved by first aid the lives of seriously wounded men. The Commanding Officer of the 54th Battalion wrote an appreciative letter for the help given, specially mentioning the stretcher bearing party for their good work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917
Died of wounds sustained in battle at Peronne, France
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917
Died of wounds sustained in battle at Peronne, France
'During the enemy attack on the front line facing QUEANT on 15th May 1917, Private Buckley, whilst acting as a stretcher bearer showed great courage and devotion to duty. Although under direct enemy observation, he carried out his duties for 17 hours continuously without rest, and in a manner worthy of the highest commendation. Although an untrained stretcher bearer, he, together with the rest of the bearing party, saved by first aid the lives of seriously wounded men. The Commanding Officer of the 54th Battalion wrote an appreciative letter for the help given, specially mentioning the stretcher bearing party for their good work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917
Died of wounds sustained in battle at Peronne, France
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917
Died of wounds sustained in battle at Peronne, France
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