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211803 Rfmn. William Workman MM. British Army 12th Btn. Royal Irish Rifles from:Ballymoney, Co. Antrim (d.21st Mar 1918) In May 1917 William Workman was on early morning sentry duty when he saw a German raiding party, advancing on a nearby British Lewis gun position. William opened fire and killed the German officer leading the attack, then also killed five and wound another eight of the raiding party whilst under fire. Faced with such an overwhelming counter-attack the Germans retreated, forced back by the lone sentry. It was later discovered that the German Officer had been decorated with the Iron Cross, and Rifleman Workman was presented with his trench dagger. For these heroic actions Rifleman William Workman was awarded the Military Medal. William was killed on the 21st March 1918. It is thought that one of his comrades accidentally shot him during a battle. He is commemorated at Kilraughts Presbyterian Church. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put the first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**