George Cartwright
Repatriated to Australia
Victoria Cross citation
For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty on the morning of the 31st August, 1918, during the attack on Road Wood, 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 Pte. 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 Pte. Cartwright displayed wonderful dash, grim determination, and courage of the highest order.
[Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 13 December 1918. 14 December 1918, Number 31067, p 14779.]