Personal info

• Name: James DUFFY
• D.O.B: 17th Nov, 1889
• D.O.A: 27th Dec, 1917
• D.O.D: 7th Apr, 1969
• Award: Victoria Cross
• Occupation at time of action: Private, 6th Battalion The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, 10th (Irish) Division
• Book: The Complete History - Volume 2

Sources & Acknowledgements

Citation

 For most conspicuous bravery displayed whilst his company was holding a very exposed position. Private Duffy (a stretcher-bearer) and another stretcher-bearer went out to bring in a seriously wounded comrade; when the other stretcher-bearer was wounded he returned to get another man; when again going forward the relief stretcher-bearer was killed. Private Duffy then went forward alone, and under heavy fire succeeded in getting both wounded men under cover and attended to their injuries. His gallantry undoubtedly saved both men’s lives, and he showed throughout an utter disregard of danger under very heavy fire.