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NX36597 - DOOLAN, Amos Anthony, Sgt.
Nominal Roll details
Military Medal (MM)
"This NCO was a member of "B" Company (ambush Company) in the
action North of GEMAS on 14/15 January, 1942. After the battle
was broken off and the Company were being led into the jungle,
the Company Command became separated, Sgt. Doolan, assuming
command of the forward elements, amounting to about 90 odd men.
He led this party into the jungle and throughout the night
vigorous patrolling and fighting ensued.
This all took place under Sgt. Doolan's orders and in most cases
with his personal leadership. He continued to fight this body
until daylight, when several parties were able to join and an
officer took command.
All the men forming Doolan's party during that night have spoken
to me of his courage and bravery and I am of opinion that such
courage, bravery and devotion to duty **** with the efficiency
and cool leadership *** the award of the Military Medal."
(Source: 2/30 Bn.
Archives - originally transcribed from the
Diary of Brigadier D.S. Maxwell by The Army Museum Sydney
Foundation in 1998.)
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