On 1 October 1918 near Epinoy , France , Sergeant Riggs , having led his platoon through strong uncut wire under severe fire , continued straight on .
Losing heavily from flanking fire .
On 1 October 1918 near Epinoy , France , Sergeant Riggs , having led his platoon through strong uncut wire under severe fire , continued straight on and although losing heavily from flanking fire .