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On 15 September 1916 New Zealand infantry entered the Battle of the Somme. The New Zealand Division supported a major attack that day. The anticipated breakthrough was not achieved and one-third of those who fought in the battle became casualties – a typical toll on the Somme. Sergeant Donald Forrester Brown won a VC for his actions on 15 September. He was the 1NZEF’s first VC winner on the Western Front. His citation reads as follows: No. 8/3504 Sjt. Donald Forrester Brown, late Inf. Bn., N.Z. Forces. For most conspicuous bravery and determination in attack when the company to which he belonged suffered very heavy casualties in officers and men from machine gun fire. At great personal risk this N.C.O. advanced with a comrade and succeeded in reaching a point within thirty yards of the enemy guns. Four of the gun crew were killed and the gun captured. The advance of the company was continued till it was again held up by machine gun fire. Again Sjt. Brown and his comrade with great gallantry rushed the gun and killed the crew. After this second position had been won, the company came under very heavy shell fire, and the utter contempt for danger and coolness under fire of this N.C.O. did much to keep up the spirit of his men. On a subsequent occasion in attack, Sjt Brown showed most conspicuous gallantry. He attacked singlehanded a machine gun which was holding up the attack, killed the gun crew and captured the gun. Later, whilst sniping the retreating enemy, this very gallant soldier was killed.
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