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Sgt. Thomas William TULLOCH DCM. Copy of official citation "Sergeant Tulloch was a Platoon Sergeant in the 25th New Zealand Battalion during the attack on Cassino on 15 March 1944. During the early part of the attack his Platoon Commander was wounded, and Sergeant Tulloch himself was wounded by grenade splinters. He immediately took charge of his Platoon and personally contacted a nearby tank and organised tank fire support which enabled him and his Platoon to overcome the nearest enemy strongpoint. By this time his total strength was reduced to 12 men and he was beyond the limit of further tank assistance. He re-organised his Platoon, and with his Platoon weapons alone, assaulted the next enemy strongpoint about 75 yards away. He and his Platoon were driven back and he was again wounded. He then led the remnants of his Platoon around the flank of the strongpoint and established them in a strong position. The strongpoint consisted of a group of strongly-fortified houses at the base of Point 193. Sergeant Tulloch kept his men aggressively employed against this strongpoint, and by his tactics partially neutralised it. He stayed with his men until ordered by his Company Commander to report to the Regimental Aid Post, from which he was evacuated." "Despite severe casualties suffered by his Platoon Sergeant Tulloch, by his aggressive tactics and personal example, so led and encouraged his men as to keep them in the highest spirits."

 Biographic Note Tom was born in Otaki on the 12 December 1916 and educated at Otaki Convent School and St Pats College where he excelled at athletics. He represented Horowhenua in rugby four times during 1935 and 1936. Tom embarked with the 4th Reinforcements 8 November 1940; returned NZ 11 June 1944; discharged 19 November 1944. He re-enlisted in the Regular Force on 14 October 1948; discharged 7 November 1953. Died 6 September 1956 and is interned in Otaki RSA cemetery.

Medals
Distinguished Conduct Medal
1939-1945 Star
Africa Star with 8th Army clasp
Italy Star
Defence Medal
War Medal 1939-1945
NZ War Service Medal