Gunner F. W. Lee, MM; Waipawa; born Bulls, 10 Aug 1918; labourer; twice wounded. (Source: Murphy, W.E. 2nd NZ Divisional Artillery. p.575.)

'The only consolation about this unhappy episode was the selfless devotion of Gunner Lee to his comrades when this trouble struck them. Lee, a driver, was wounded on the way into the position when he passed through shell and mortar fire. He received first aid and then continued until his gun was in position. When the others were wounded he did all he could for them and then drove some of them and two wounded infantrymen back to an ADS. There his own wound was dressed and the staff wanted him to stay for further treatment; but he refused. On the way back to the wagon lines he drove his tractor over a demolished bridge which was not barricaded and the tractor overturned. Some Americans rescued him and helped him to an MDS, where he spent the night. Next morning, at his own request, he returned to his unit. In due course he was awarded an MM.' (Source: Murphy, W.E. 2nd NZ Divisional Artillery. p. 575.) AWMM