Lance Corporal David Maxwell Munday

(Military Medal for Gallantry)

The section went to ground as they saw the foe;

Twas nowhere else for the men to go,

But a soldier discharged his rifle as he fell,

They all heard the reply; all heard him yell.

The section Corporal ran to give him aide,

Machine carbine blazing in the Jungle shade,

His leg was shattered by a gunshot round,

But through the pain more courage Munday found.

He directed fire upon the attacking foe

As his shoulder shattered from a heavy blow.

Changing magazines with his teeth; in command;

He switched his weapon to the other hand,

Loading his SMG between his knees

Until the battle ceased in the jungle trees.

© 5/21/2004 Colin F Jones