
Name: GEORGE CARTWRIGHT
Rank: Pte
Regiment: Australian Imperial Force (New South Wales)
Borough: Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea
Date of Action: 31-Aug 1918
Memorial Location: Sloane Square War Memorial, Sloane Square, London SW1W 8SB
Pte GEORGE CARTWRIGHT
Sloane Square War Memorial, Sloane Square, London SW1W 8SB
For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty on the morning of 31 August, South West of Bouchavesnes, near Peronne. When two companies were held up by machine-gun fire from the south-western edge of the wood, without hesitation Private. Cartwright moved against the gun in a most deliberate manner under intense fire. He shot three of the team, and, having bombed the post, captured the gun and nine enemy. This gallant deed had a most inspiring effect on the whole line, which immediately rushed forward. Throughout the operation Private Cartwright displayed wonderful dash, grim determination, and courage of the highest order.