Far Horizons: Tales of Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror. Issue #21 December 2015 | Page 46

off from resupply and running low on ammunition.
He was able, by his actions, to provide sufficient
ammunition to the isolated unit so that it was able
to maintain fire on the enemy, and this action was
instrumental in both the survival of the platoon and
success in the battle. It is my recommendation that
Quartermaster sergeant Simmons be promoted to the
rank of full Quartermaster Major in recognition of his
outstanding service.
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Second platoon was formed up across the
gateway, three ranks deep and eleven men wide. They
were performing good old volley fire by ranks and
they were smashing down any walking corpses that
came towards them. They were diverting a number
of the shambling creatures away from the men of
third platoon in the buildings and providing cover
fire for first platoon that was movin rWF