In the subsequent fighting when the fanatical enemy succeeded in penetrating the position, he personally charged them with carbine, rifle, and grenades, inflicting many casualties until he himself was mortally wounded. His men, spurred on by his intrepid example, repelled this final attack.
During the subsequent fighting where the enemy zealots succeeded in penetrating their position, he led the charge with a carbine, rifle, and grenades, inflicting numerous casualties before being fatally wounded himself. Inspired by his valiant example, his men repulsed this last attack.