For most conspicuous bravery when in action. The leading company was checked by heavy fire of a machine gun, mounted in a position which covered the approaches. The ground was absolutely devoid of cover of any description. Sergeant Spackman, realising the position, and seeing that it was impossible for troops to advance, went through the fire to attack the gun. Working forward gradually, he succeeded in killing all but one of the gun crew. He then rushed the gun and captured it single-handed; thereby enabling the company to advance. The behaviour of this Non-Commissioned Officer was gallant in the extreme, and he set a fine example of courage and devotion to his men.