SECTION II. (continued 2)

Dawe, 2/Lt. Sidney Charles

5/Lincoln

Croisilles-Henin Road, 31st March, 1917. He led his platoon in the most gallant manner, and inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy. Later, although wounded, he remained at his post until the position was consolidated.

Dawson, 2/Lt. Frederick Albert

8/East Surrey

Poelcappelle, 12th October, 1917. Shortly after the attack was launched the leading platoons of his company were held up by intense machine-gun fire. He pushed on and, in conjunction with his company commander, made great efforts to carry forward the attack. After his company commander became a casualty, he took command of the company and some men of another division, and again attempted to renew the attack.

Day, Lieut. John Percival

9/Rifle Brigade

Delville Wood, 19th to 30th August, 1916. He twice carried out difficult and dangerous reconnaissances, and on one occasion led a successful bombing attack with great skill and courage.

Deaton, 2/Lt. Albert Joseph

6/Gloucester

St. Julien, 16th August, 1917. In an attack he led his platoon with great dash and judgment. When held up by machine-gun fire he got his Lewis gun into action at once, silenced the hostile gun and charged the position. He inflicted considerable losses on the enemy by his prompt action.

Debono, Lieut. George Peter

5/Royal Berks

E. of Arras, 9th April, 1917. He showed great courage and ability when commanding his company. He led them against an enemy battery, capturing it and many prisoners. He set a fine example throughout.

Deer, Lieut. John Hartley

K.R.R.C.

N. of Kemmel, 11th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and determination. He held on to the post of which he was in command, though entirely surrounded by the enemy, who were eventually repelled with heavy casualties. It was chiefly owing to his courage and tenacity that the flank of the battalion was maintained intact.

De Landre-Grogan, Lieut. Leon Victor St. Patrick

1(5)York & Lancaster

Near Gavrelle (N. of Arras) on the night of September 22/23, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership during a successful minor operation. He led his platoon against an enemy trench and successfully cleared it and carried out consolidation. The following night the enemy counter-attacked in force but were driven off with loss. The success of the operation was greatly due to his able leadership and fine example to his men.

Devereux, 2/Lt. Richard Harding Frank

10/Rifle Brigade

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

Dickman, 2/Lt. Henry Alderman

167th A. T. Coy., R.E.

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

Dixon, Lieut. Alfred Chessington

11/Tank Corps

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

Donaldson, 2/Lt. Alfred James

9/Royal West Kent

Near Klein Zillebeke, 31st July and 1st August, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During two days of severe fighting he made journeys under heavy fire to maintain touch with the battalions on the flanks and with the front line. He also reconnoitred and laid out the assembly area under fire and guided the companies to their tapes.

Dore, 2/Lt. William Charles Henry

Labour Corps

Caestre, 2nd December, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He showed the greatest coolness and determination in his handling of his men in a most difficult situation.

Dorrington, 2/Lt. Stanley Flowers

3/Northampton

Gaza, 2nd November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed conspicuous courage and skill in the capture of a post, and, when compelled to withdraw, he successfully extricated his platoon across a shell-swept area. His dashing example was beyond all praise.

Douglas, 2/Lt. George Frederick

R.E.

S. of St. Julien, 8th September, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of gas projectors emplaced in a very exposed position. A hostile barrage being put down on and behind the projector emplacements he distributed his men in shell holes, and, without calling for any assistance from them, himself completed the final connections. Withholding his fire until the appointed time he fired four out of the five batteries, only returning to cover after having assured himself that all the projectors had fired. This involved careful and cool-headed work in a very exposed position and under exceptionally heavy fire.

Dowden, 2/Lt. Henry James

312th Brigade, R.F.A.

Havrincourt, 18th September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. In response to a S.O.S., this officer at once got all the guns into action, and maintained a quick rate of fire in spite of heavy barrage. He fired one gun himself until the detachment was collected, and then assisted to bind up a wounded officer.

Dowson, Lieut. Sydney Houghton

1/Royal Warwick

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

Doyle, Lieut. Algernon Gordon

123rd Field Coy., R.E.

Near Montay, 15/16 October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and determination in connection with bridging the River Selle. On the night of 15/16 he took measurements of the river to enable a tank bridge to be made. On the 16th he prepared the necessary materials for the bridge, and that night worked for nine hours breast-deep in the water under heavy shell and machine-gun fire and sniping. When approaching daylight forced him to stop work, he had, by twenty-three hours’ continuous work under most trying conditions, ensured the success of the scheme. He continued the work during the next two nights, and the bridge was satisfactorily completed twenty-four hours before zero. His bridging work proved of great value in the attack on the 20th.

Drakeford, Capt. Herbert

7/Liverpool

Houplines, 15/16 July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a determined hostile raid upon our front line. He organised a post for defence, and succeeded in beating off a strong party of the enemy from both front and rear. He then visited all the front line positions in his sector under an intense barrage, during which he killed one of the enemy and obtained identifications.

Duckworth, 2/Lt. John Edwin Hardie

7/Worcester (16/Devon)

Near Ronssoy, 18th September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and initiative when he led the attack splendidly and was the first man on the objective between Toine Wood and Orchard Post. At one period he got considerably in advance of the main force but still pushed on. Without the courageous example set by this officer it is doubtful whether this position would have been taken at the time. One hundred prisoners and a machine gun were captured in this sector alone. During consolidation, with a Welsh officer he crawled round a machine gun which was still firing and rounded it up. He and his party were also responsible for the capture of an enemy field gun.

Dudley, 2/Lt. Arnold Tiffany

3/Yorks

Hill 60, 7th June, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in leading his company successfully when all the other officers had become casualties. He showed great judgment in his selection of strong points for the defence, and set a fine example to his men of coolness under heavy shell fire. Although wounded, he remained in command for 36 hours.

Dunbar, Capt. Sir Archibald Edward, Bart.

12/West Yorks

Bazentin-le-Grand, 14th July, and Longueval, 23rd July, 1916. He led his company in the attack with great dash, and skilfully consolidated his position. During a later attack he handled his company with great skill under heavy shell fire. He has set a fine example.

Dunkerton, Lieut. Edmund Lloyd Hain

5/York & Lancaster

Bourlon Wood, 27th November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his platoon against a village under heavy fire. After his company commander had been wounded, he took command of the company, and three times went through a heavy barrage to reorganise his men. When the line had given way, he led his men forward again and saved a critical situation. He set a splendid example of determination and resource.

Bar to M.C.

Steenwerck, 11th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his company in a successful attack on houses filled with enemy snipers and machine guns. Having gained his objective, he took charge of and successfully led another company who had lost all their officers. By his fine example of courage and good leadership he contributed largely to the success of the attack.

Durrant, Major Reginald Tom

223rd Brigade, R.F.A.

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

Duruty, 2/Lt. Charles Eric

10/Royal Warwick

S. of Bois de Beiz, 21st September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. After two companies detailed for an attack had reached their objective, communication with them except by runner was impossible for some time. During this period this officer, as Battalion Intelligence Officer, despite artillery barrage, very heavy machine-gun fire and numerous snipers, on two separate occasions carried out personal reconnaissances as far as the forward occupied posts, bringing back much valuable information to his commanding officer. He has on very many occasions carried out exceptionally valuable patrol work both by day and night.

Duthie, 2/Lt. Donald James

6/Royal Warwick

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

Dutton, Lieut. Wilfred Joseph

4/Gloucester

Ave, on the Asiago Plateau, 23/24 October, 1918. In a night raid he led his company with conspicuous gallantry, quickly overcoming all enemy resistance and capturing fifty prisoners and three machine guns. By his personal example of courage and determination he contributed very largely to the success gained by his company.

Duxbury, 2/Lt. Andrew Marshall

6/Oxford & Bucks L.I.

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

Dykes, 2/Lt. Oswald

R.F.A.

Berthancourt, 18th September, and Fresnoy, 24th September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and resource while in command of his battery, which was subjected to very heavy hostile fire and gas shelling, severe casualties being caused to personnel and equipment, in spite of which operations were successfully carried out.

Ede, 2/Lt. Edwin William

5/Royal Fusiliers

E. of Hangard, 2nd April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while commanding a company in attack. He showed great coolness and determination under very heavy fire, and got his Lewis gun into action to counter the enemy machine guns.

Edghill, 2/Lt. Ashley Gay

4/Lancashire Fusiliers

Ayette, 3rd to 5th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while in command of his T.M. Battery during raids on hostile trenches. The attacks were carried out under a Stokes mortar barrage, as artillery could not be used, and were completely successful, resulting in the capture of three machine guns and several prisoners, and causing heavy enemy casualties. He carried out his programme in spite of heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, displaying a fearless devotion to duty which greatly inspired his men.

Edminson, Lieut. Leonard Oswald

12/Manchester

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

Edmunds, Lieut. John

21/London

Bourlon Wood, 4/5 December, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He remained with another officer and a few men in the front line for four hours after the position had been evacuated. He carried out his task with marked ability, and at the appointed time withdrew without a casualty and without the enemy suspecting that the line had been evacuated.

Edwards, 2/Lt. Griffith Oliver

3/Northumberland Fusiliers

Hill 60 Sector, 7/8 June, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in commanding two platoons during an attack. His coolness and cheerfulness under heavy shell fire steadied his men, and later, when sent up to reinforce, he did so with great promptness and exactitude.

Edwards, Capt. William Howell

11/Royal Welch Fusiliers

Near Montay, 20th October, 1918. In the attack he showed conspicuous gallantry as adjutant. Under constant machine-gun fire he made the preliminary arrangements for the assembly of the battalion east of the River Selle. It was largely due to his skill that the battalion was able to assemble so close to the first objective without enemy knowledge.

Eglington, Lieut. Dudley Charles

2/Royal Highlanders (R.F.C.)

Lille, 20th May, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion when acting as an observer. In the course of a fight with several Albatross scouts, in which he shot down one, the pilot was wounded and fell over the control lever insensible, causing the machine to dive with the engine full on. He climbed out, standing outside the fuselage on the lower plane, dragged the pilot back, and, switching off the engine, pulled the machine out of its dive. Not being a trained pilot, his act exhibited great fearlessness and skill.

Eiloart, 2/Lt. Ferdinand Robert

R.G.A.

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

Elkington, Lieut. Howard George

21/London

Dessart Ridge—Bazentin Wood, 21st March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in command of a company, especially during difficult withdrawals, when his coolness and courage were pre-eminent. At one critical moment he hastily reorganised and established a defensive flank, which gave time for a new position to be taken up in rear.

Ellen, Lieut. Walter

8/Royal Sussex

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

Elliott, Lieut. Alfred Ernest Thomas

10/London (1/Artists)

Moeuvres, 27th September, 1918. By conspicuous gallantry and determination he led his company to their objective, when he pushed forward and allowed companies in rear to consolidate. By his determination and fine example he held a most important point during a very critical period in the fight in spite of fierce opposition, and later rendered invaluable assistance to troops on his flanks by giving them information and enabling them to continue the attack.

Elliott, 2/Lt. Arthur Godfrey

Grenadier Guards

Boursies, 3rd September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry during an attack. Having obtained his objective with his company, he at once pushed forward patrols to the next tactical feature, thereby enabling the advance of the battalion to be expedited. Later, during consolidation of a position, he displayed the greatest coolness and devotion to duty under heavy gas shelling, and, though gassed himself, remained at duty until three out of his four platoons had established themselves.

Elliott, Lieut. Ernest Edward

9/Royal West Surrey

Hamel, 26th to 28th March, 1918. During three days’ operations, he carried out a valuable reconnaissance under direct machine-gun fire. Though twice wounded he refused to withdraw, but remained with his men and continued to render valuable service until the battalion was relieved. His coolness under fire was a splendid example to his men.

Ellis, 2/Lt. Joe

13/East Yorks

Near Alexandrovo, 8/9 June, 1919. For marked gallantry and devotion to duty. Although the Russian flanking party had withdrawn, he attempted to rush a hostile post with eight men. On 15th June, with a patrol of 12 other ranks, he kept up a running fight for three hours with an enemy patrol about 100 strong. A splendid leader, who can always get the best out of his men.

Ellis, 2/Lt. Reginald Donald

Durham L.I.

Awarded 4th June, 1917.

Ellis, Lieut. Robert

R.A.M.C.

Awarded 4th June, 1917.

Ellis, 2/Lt. Shirley Duncan

173rd Tunnelling Co., R.E.

Double Crassier, 12th March, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry when rescuing, under very heavy shell-fire, some men who had become imprisoned in an old mine. At the first three attempts to reach them he was driven back by heavy fire.

Elton, Capt. Herbert Sauzier

2/London

In France, 21st to 27th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as battalion reconnaissance officer. On many occasions he was ordered to lead Tanks to their starting-points over very difficult ground, and always succeeded. He also displayed wonderful courage and initiative on the battlefield in obtaining information from neighbouring infantry and carrying orders to isolated Tanks. His services were invaluable throughout the operations.

Elvy, Major Leslie Thomas

13/London

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

Evans, 2/Lt. Bernard Scott

4/Royal West Surrey

Fontaine, 23rd April, 1917. He led his platoon with great courage and coolness. By his splendid leading he was mainly responsible for the success of the advance, during which 500 prisoners were taken. Though wounded in the head, he stuck to his work.

Evans, 2/Lt. Douglas William

10/London

St. Quentin, 21/22 March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his four guns were early put out of action, he took charge of two guns of another section and repelled many enemy assaults and assisted the infantry to hold the line. He showed great coolness and skill in the use of his guns.

Evans, Lieut. Hugh Elwyn

5/Yorks

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

Evans, 2/Lt. Thomas Evander

11/Royal Welch Fusiliers

Salonika, 27/28 March, 1917. When in command of a patrol he encountered a much stronger hostile party, which attempted to ambush and surround him. He at once attacked, and inflicted severe loss on the enemy. He handled his patrol with great ability and coolness throughout, setting a very fine example of courage and resource.

Bar to M.C.

Mortho Wood, near Villers Outreaux, 8th October, 1918. He showed great gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack. On reaching the enemy wire he went forward to try and find gaps, and though badly wounded while doing so, remained at duty till daylight, when he organised his platoon and continued the advance until obliged by his wound to go back. He set a fine example of courage and determination.

Evans, 2/Lt. Thomas Kelvin

3/Northumberland Fusiliers

Vieux Berquin, 7th August, 1918. He made a reconnaissance in advance of a patrol which was held up by machine-gun fire from two points. By working close up he was able to locate the exact position of these guns. He further located two machine-gun posts further behind, from which our men were being sniped, and again two more posts from which a machine gun was captured. He was out for nearly four hours, most of the time behind the enemy’s posts. He displayed conspicuous gallantry and skill.

Ewen, 2/Lt. Henry Spencer

23/London

W. of Graincourt, 8th December, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He organised and supervised the construction of a communication trench under heavy shell fire. Though he was twice badly shaken by bursting shells, he showed great courage and disregard of danger, and encouraged his men, when casualties were caused among them, by his splendid example.

Fagan, 2/Lt. Herbert Archer

5/Yorks

W. of Wancourt, 23rd April, 1917. He took a party and, working down a trench, cleared the enemy machine guns which were holding up the attack. The same night, under heavy barrage, he went down to headquarters and reported on the situation.

Bar to M.C.

Near Fontaine-les-Croisilles, 26th June, 1917. When in command of supports he crawled 300 yards on two occasions across the open at great personal risk to gain touch with the attacking company, which was completely isolated. He brought back information of the greatest value to battalion headquarters by this energetic and gallant action.

Fairbairn, Capt. George Henry

9/Rifle Brigade

Flavy-le-Martel, 23rd March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his commanding officer had become a casualty he took charge of the battalion, and proved himself a capable leader under the most trying circumstances. He held on to positions to the last moment, retiring last himself and rallying the remains of his battalion.

Fairbairn, 2/Lt. William Frank

5/York & Lancaster

Near Passchendaele, 9th October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of his company, after all the other officers had been killed or wounded. He made a defensive flank to join up with troops on our left, and showed great powers of command under trying circumstances.

Fairbairns, Lieut. Reginald Holland

R.A.S.C. (M.G.C.)

Gueudecourt, 25th September, 1916. Although wounded he led the first wave of the attack with great courage and determination. Later, when again wounded, he tried to continue, but his wounds prevented him.

Fairtlough, Capt. Gerard Howard

R.E.

Demuin, 30th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During recent operations, when the enemy pressed back the troops on the right, he collected a party of runners, orderlies and stragglers under heavy machine-gun fire and checked the enemy advance.

Falk, Capt. Cecil Joseph

3/Wilts

E. of Noyelles, 4th November, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and initiative during an attack. The officers commanding the two leading companies early became casualties, and the companies became somewhat disorganised. He immediately moved forward his support company, reorganised the line, and reached and consolidated the final objective, commanding all three companies until relieved by the arrival of the C.O. He has done consistent good work.

Farrimond, 2/Lt. William

15/Royal Warwick

W. of Merville, 19/20 July, 1918. He brilliantly executed a raid on the enemy’s trenches, his party killing every one of the enemy they met, and he himself accounting for some. He showed great determination and skill, and his daring inspired his party with the utmost confidence.

Fearn, Capt. Cecil Augustus

4/K.O.Y.L.I.

Near Avesnes-le-Sec, 13th October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed the greatest courage in consolidating, under heavy fire, a position just gained, and, when one of his posts was attacked and casualties occurred, he collected men from a neighbouring post, and re-established the position. His cheerful courage and energy inspired all ranks with confidence.

Ferguson, 2/Lt. David Gordon

1/East Kent

Awarded 1st January, 1916.

Ferguson, 2/Lt. James Scott

5/Seaforth Highlanders

Near Le Hamel, 10th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a hostile attack, when, in spite of their flank being exposed, his company maintained the position. Again, when he was the only officer left in the company, he managed to protect the left flank of the battalion when the troops on the left had retired, and so saved a critical situation.

Figg, Capt. Sydney Vavasseur

1/Royal Warwick

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

Fisher, 2/Lt. Henry Cecil

16/Middlesex

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

Fisher, 2/Lt. William Eric

R.A.S.C.

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

Fleming, 2/Lt. Herbert Sidney

5/Northumberland Fusiliers

Near Laventie, 1918. This officer, who was commanding a platoon, had orders to advance. An hour after receiving the orders he led his platoon forward, and, although he had never seen the country before him during daylight, kept direction accurately, quickly taking each objective as he came to it. Although met by hostile machine-gun fire, he pushed on through two hostile strong points, capturing a machine gun and the gunners, and establishing himself well in advance of his final objective. By his coolness under fire not only did he set a good example to his platoon but inflicted many losses on the enemy, whom he encountered in greatly superior numbers.

Flint, Capt. Hugh

1/Hampshire

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

Foord, 2/Lt. Basil Arthur

7/London

Near Arras, 28/29 May, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while in charge of the right attacking platoon in a raid on the hostile lines. He displayed a fine fighting spirit and powers of leadership, personally accounting for many of the enemy. When the time for withdrawal came, he remained behind to assure himself that all his casualties were brought back, assisting to carry some of them himself. He was the only surviving officer, and his gallant behaviour throughout was a fine example to all ranks.

Forbes, Lieut. George Freeman Murray

1/Gloucester

N. of Gricourt, 29th September, 1918, when a frontal attack was held up, this officer on his own initiative worked round on a flank and entered the enemy’s trenches. By this action he was enabled to organise a bombing attack party which worked up to the trench and took the enemy by surprise and caused him to retire. This enabled the frontal attack to gain their objective. He showed the greatest gallantry, initiative and resourcefulness.

Foulkes, 2/Lt. Edward

South Lancashire

Ploegsteert, 11th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy attack. This officer displayed exceptional coolness and good leadership under very difficult circumstances. He rallied and reorganised men with marked success, and when compelled to withdraw did so by successive rushes, under covering fire, checking the enemy advances.

Franklin, Lieut. Leslie

9/Yorkshire L.I.

Prospect Hill, near Le Catelet, 3rd October, 1918. For gallantry and ability in commanding his company during the attack. His skill and initiative were most marked. Again, on the night 7/8 October, when his company took part in the attack on Villers Ferme, near Villers Outreaux, he displayed the same gallantry and coolness and captured his objective under very heavy rifle and machine-gun fire.

Fraser, 2/Lt. Alan Cumming

7/London

Malard Wood, 8th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership. When the advance on his flank was held up by heavy machine-gun fire he worked his Lewis gun forward with great courage and disregard of danger, and silenced the machine guns. Our advance was then pushed on. Throughout the operations his fine example inspired confidence in all ranks.

Fraser, 2/Lt. Alexander

6/Royal Highlanders

Longavesnes, 21st to 30th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. As battalion signalling officer he kept up communications under most difficult circumstances. When practically all the officers had become casualties he organised the men of all units around him and by his coolness and good leadership covered the withdrawal of other troops. By his cheerfulness and utmost disregard of danger he set a magnificent example.

Friend, 2/Lt. Charles Percy

3/Wilts

Near Morchies, 22/23 March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. As company commander he kept his men under a fine state of control in the face of great odds. He organised his line of defence with the greatest skill, and by his fine example kept up the spirit of his company, which inflicted heavy casualties and held the enemy in check at a critical moment.

Fright, 2/Lt. Harold William

5/South Lancashire

Near Tournai, 8th November, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. He led his platoon with great determination in the face of heavy machine-gun fire, in endeavouring to force a passage across the Escaut River, and was wounded in the leg by a machine-gun bullet. His company, despite heavy casualties, hustled the enemy to the river bank, and almost prevented the last bridge being blown up.

Fryer, 2/Lt. Thomas James Harold

K.R.R.C.

Ploegsteert Wood, 12/13 July, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry during a raid on the enemy’s trenches. He dragged a wounded man from the enemy’s wire to safety, and assisted others to get under cover. He crossed “No Man’s Land” three times under heavy fire while carrying out his gallant work.

Furze, Capt. Gordon

Coldstream Guards

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

Garbutt, 2/Lt. John Restarick

Royal West Kent

S. of Hebuterne, 17th July, 1918. He led his platoon forward from the reserve company through heavy shell fire with great gallantry and ability, reaching the forward companies with ammunition and entrenching tools, immediately after the objective had been gained, thereby greatly assisting the consolidation. When he found that one of the forward companies had lost nearly all its officers, he sent his platoon back, remaining himself to assist in the organisation and consolidation of the position, which was successfully carried out in spite of heavy shell and machine-gun fire. He displayed throughout great coolness and complete disregard of danger.

Gardner, Capt. Henry

R.A.

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

Garrard, 2/Lt. Cyril Proctor

R.E.

Locre, 21st August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a section working on tracks immediately behind the assaulting infantry. In spite of heavy fire he kept in touch with the situation by constant personal reconnaissance, and thus enabled the work to be pushed forward rapidly with small loss. His party was instrumental in capturing seven prisoners.

Gascoigne, Lieut. Hugh

R.T.O. (14/Worcester)

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

Gawler, Capt. Harry Stephen

9/York & Lancaster

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

Gaulder, 2/Lt. Charles William Edward

5/Yorkshire L.I.

Near Orsinval, 4th November, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of Stokes mortar section. When the leading wave was held up by machine-gun fire, he brought up a mortar, and, despite casualties caused by the heavy fire directed on him, silenced the machine guns. The promptness with which he grasped the situation enabled the infantry to advance and gain their objective with small loss.

Gaywood, 2/Lt. Frederick James

8/East Surrey (T.M.B.)

S. of Miraumont, 15th February, 1917. He established his two guns within 100 yards of the enemy and bombarded an enemy post, thereby enabling the infantry to capture the post.

Bar to M.C.

Cherisy, 3rd May, 1917. He accompanied and supported the assaulting battalion with his trench mortar, knocking out two enemy machine guns and accounting for a number of the enemy. When retirement became necessary he rendered his gun useless and assisted in reorganising the infantry.

Second Bar to M.C.

Near Priez Farm, 1st September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He kept his company close behind the barrage, and took the farm in the first rush, the garrison of about 100 retiring. By the time the enemy counter-attacked he had organised a strong defence, and easily beat them off. With the assistance of two other officers he gradually rounded up the enemy in the vicinity, and after seven hours’ fighting they surrendered. His initiative and leadership gained this very formidable strong point.

George, Major Walter Hope

16/M.G.C.

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

Gibbons, Capt. James FitzGeorge

2/Notts & Derby

Ginchy, 13th September, 1916. He reconnoitred the position under very heavy fire. Later he organised and most gallantly led his company in an attack. He was severely wounded.

Gibbs, 2/Lt. Eric Noel

10/London (1/Artists)

Thilloy, 27th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and able leadership. After his company commander had become a casualty this officer took command and materially assisted the advance by working his men round to a flank and engaging enemy machine guns which were holding up the company in front. Throughout the day he set a fine example to those around him.

Gibbs, Capt. Lawrence Henry

10/Lancashire Fusiliers

Gouzeaucourt, 9th September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer led his men through a heavy gas bombardment and reached the objective, driving the enemy out, killing two with his revolver. His company was then counter attacked from the flank, but the attack was repulsed, with the loss of twenty-two prisoners. He set a splendid example throughout the day’s fighting, constantly exposing himself and encouraging his men.

Gibbs, Capt. Thomas Raleigh

2/Highland L.I.

N. of Vertain, 23rd October, 1918. For most conspicuous gallantry and initiative during the operations. On reaching his objective he discovered a pocket of the enemy holding a sunken road. He rushed forward with one N.C.O. and killed two of the enemy and captured thirty. Six machine guns were found in the road, and but for his dash and courage a dangerous situation would have arisen.

Bar to M.C.

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

Gibson, Lieut. Archibald

2/Royal Scots Fusiliers

Ledeghem, 14th October, 1918. During the advance he was conspicuous for his initiative and contempt of danger. His company was in support, and on seeing the front company held up by heavy machine-gun fire he personally reconnoitred the ground and then pushed a platoon round the flank which captured the position and thus allowed the flank to advance. After taking the final objective he went forward under machine-gun fire and sniping, got in touch with his flanks, and selected the best positions for his men.

Gibson, 2/Lt. Dudley Robert

4/Royal Berks

Fauquissart, 19th July, 1916. He led his platoon with great dash up to the enemy wire. Finding they could not get through, he patrolled till he found a gap, through which he led them on under heavy fire.

Gifford, 2/Lt. William Douglas Gowthorp

4/York & Lancaster

Near Ransart, 17/18 February, 1917. He personally conducted the raiding parties back to the supporting troops, and, on hearing that one group had not returned, he went back, found it, and let it back through the gap. He previously carried out several daring reconnaissances of the enemy’s position.

Bar to M.C.

Neuve Eglise, 13th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a counter-attack which repulsed the enemy from a village. He personally killed seven and wounded four of the enemy, and with his small party he captured four enemy machine guns and fifty-one prisoners. He did very fine service.

Gilchrist, 2/Lt. James

3/Royal Scots Fusiliers

Near Ypres, 31st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Having led his company to its objective, he held on throughout the day under a very heavy bombardment, although twice buried during the afternoon by enemy shells. He showed a splendid example of devotion to duty and courage under the heaviest fire.

Gilks, Capt. Humfrey Livingstone

1/Artists

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

Gill, Lieut. Hugh Stanley

R.F.A.

Fontaine-les-Croisilles, 28th May, 1917. At great personal risk he extinguished a burning ammunition dump. His promptitude and fearlessness saved several hundred rounds of ammunition, and probably many lives as well.

Gillespie, Lieut. Thomas Leslie

4/Worcester

E. of Bailleul, 1st September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership. When his company, which had been ordered to move up and fill a gap between two corps, was held up by machine-gun fire, he went forward and by personal reconnaissance located enemy machine guns, and turned his Lewis guns on to them with great effect, thus clearing the way for his company. The success of the advance was largely due to his fine courage and personal example.

Gillott, Lieut. Cecil

14/Durham L.I.

Near Morchain, 25th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When defending part of a line with his platoon, although wounded early in the attack, he remained with his men until hit for the third time. By his fine example of coolness and absolute disregard for personal safety, his platoon was able to inflict heavy losses on the enemy, and to hold them up until they had worked round the flanks.

Gjertsen, Capt. Rudolf

4/Essex

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

Glover, 2/Lt. Montague Charles

6/Royal Warwick

Ave, Italy, 4th October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and determined leadership in a raid. He led his platoon with courage and ability, and set a very fine example to those under him.

Goacher, Capt. Frederick

1/Artists

Moeuvres, 27th September, 1918. He displayed most gallant leadership, capturing more than 200 prisoners in the Canal. He then reorganised and, pushing on, led his company to their objective. He inspired his men by his utter disregard of danger, and continued to set a splendid example until wounded a short while afterwards.

Goddard, 2/Lt. Wilfred John

7/Royal West Kent

In France, 24/25 April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his company in a successful counter-attack under heavy machine gun and shell fire, kept his men well in hand, and maintained his position under extremely heavy fire during the next day.

Godfrey, Capt. Ernest Gordon

6/London

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

Godfrey, 2/Lt. Stanley Charles

2/Royal Scots Fusiliers

Gun Trench, 30th September, 1915. For conspicuous gallantry when the Germans had succeeded in entering Gun Trench and were bombing down it. It was largely owing to the personal bravery and initiative of 2/Lt. Godfrey that their advance was stopped. He organised bombers, collected bombs and attacked the enemy, gaining some ground. He was continuously fighting from 6.30 p.m. till 5 a.m. next day.

Goldie, Capt. Bernard Charles Mary

10/London

Near Sivri Tepe, Egypt, 19th September, 1918, For conspicuous gallantry and dash during the operations. He, in conjunction with another officer, each in command of a platoon of the advanced guard, though taken on both flanks by machine-gun fire, pushed on, captured their objective and several prisoners. This manœuvre turned Sivri Tepe, and was instrumental in causing the enemy to retire, thus materially assisting the advance.

Goldsbury, 2/Lt. Charles Melville

7/London

Near Hollebeke, 9/10 July, 1917. When in command of a raid, he was the first to reach the farm which was the objective, and in spite of enemy barrage and heavy rifle fire dashed on ahead and bombed the place, setting it on fire and capturing 10 prisoners. He was severely wounded whilst returning, having remained behind in the burning building to search for a trench mortar. The success of the enterprise was entirely due to his splendid example of fearlessness and personal leading.

Goslett, Capt. Raymond Gwynne

R.A.S.C.

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

Gosney, Lieut. Harold William

13/Rifle Brigade

Near Louvignies, 4th November, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and cool ability. His company commander and others being wounded, he reorganised the company, and on reaching the first objective he personally went along his line, adjusting liaison on both flanks. On reaching the final objective, and finding himself the senior officer present, he superintended consolidation on the battalion front.

Gotch, 2/Lt. Davis Ingle

6/Northampton

Regina Trench, 25th to 29th October, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry in action. Although several times buried himself, he was constantly helping to dig out others, and by his cheerfulness and courage afforded a fine example to all ranks.

Gould, 2/Lt. Arthur Nutcombe

1/Gloucester

E. of Poelcappelle, 31st March and 1st April, 1918. He was in command of a patrol which was fired on by an enemy machine gun at a range of 30 yards, and three of his men were wounded. He succeeded in dragging two of them back with the help of the third man a distance of 200 yards to a point where he could return to our lines and bring back help. His courageous and determined action prevented the men from falling into the enemy’s hands.

Gould, Lieut. Cyril Edward

280th (London) Brigade, R.F.A.

Sebourg, 5th November, 1918. Whilst coming into action in a new position, his battery came under heavy fire, which caused a block in the traffic and the ditching of one of the guns. He displayed great presence of mind and coolness, quickly found another route of advance, and eventually got the battery forward into action. He thereby enabled not only his battery but many others in the rear to get forward and into action.

Graham, Lieut. Keith

15/Hampshire

Menin, 2nd October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Although nearly surrounded by enemy machine guns he held his position and succeeded in capturing a strong concrete dug-out in a farm. He showed coolness and resource in the face of determined resistance.

Graham, 2/Lt. Thomas Eric

2/Scottish Rifles

Near Frelinghem, 1st October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When sent out on a patrol with three men to examine a river, he found a footbridge, crossed it, and made a thorough reconnaissance. On returning, the enemy made an unsuccessful attempt to cut him off, and he withdrew his patrol under fire without a casualty. On the following night when on patrol he was instrumental in the discovery of a second footbridge, and owing to his good leadership his patrol gained most valuable information. On both occasions he showed great determination and sound judgment.

Gray, Capt. Harold Vernon

6/Gloucester

Holnon Wood, 22nd March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. The enemy were believed to have penetrated into a position held by an advanced right company, and he was sent to report on the situation. He displayed great courage and resource both in going and returning under heavy shell fire, organised the position, and successfully returned with a very clear report.

Gray, 2/Lt. Harry Albert

Royal West Kent

N. of Ypres-Menin Road, 3rd October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in maintaining direction as leader of an assaulting wave. When his company commander became a casualty he reorganised the company, which had lost over 60 per cent., and beat off several minor attacks. He remained with his men in a shallow trench when they were being heavily shelled, when he might have gone to his headquarters. The good work done by the company was mainly due to his splendid example.

Gray, Lieut. James

5/Royal West Surrey

Near Grand Rozoy, 29th July, 1918. He repeatedly distinguished himself in action, especially when he led his company, with a total disregard for personal safety, under intense and accurate machine-gun fire. He inspired his men with great confidence, and successfully dealt with some difficult situations.

Gray, Lieut. Samuel Alexander

23/London

Happy Valley, 22nd August, 1918. He carried out several important reconnaissances under heavy fire, bringing back information of essential value on each occasion. Later, when the enemy attacked with some success, he fought a determined rearguard action, holding successive positions to the last moment. Throughout the operations his gallantry and devotion to duty were conspicuous examples to his men.

Green, 2/Lt. Arthur

3/D.C.L.I.

Near Merville, 12th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He acted as adjutant until he was wounded, and rendered the utmost assistance in reforming and reorgansing a defensive line at a time when great pressure was being brought against the battalion and the position was obscure. His personal example under trying conditions and heavy fire at close range was altogether admirable.

Green, Lieut. George Richard

Grenadier Guards

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

Green, Capt. William Charles

1/South Stafford

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

Bar to M.C.

Near Bois de Luxembourg, 27/28 May, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy attack. When the enemy had broken through on his left and his company had suffered severe losses, he rallied the remainder of his men and held on for a considerable time. Having lost touch with troops on his right, he withdrew to a trench in rear and again maintained touch with them. His numbers being greatly depleted, he attached himself to the troops on the right until wounded the following day.

Greenwood, Lieut. James Hurst

11/Royal West Kent

Ypres-Comines Canal, 14th June, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Although wounded in the jaw, he continued to lead his company with great dash and fearlessness, rushing and capturing a machine gun which was holding up his advance. This was the second occasion on which he had captured an enemy machine gun.

Grierson, Lieut. Kenneth McIvor

22/Manchester

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

Grice, 2/Lt. William Stanley

R.G.A.

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

Griffin, Capt. Arthur Ethelbert

R.E.

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

Griffith-Jones, Lieut. William Lionel Phillips

3/Durham L.I.

Potyze, 14/15 March, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry. He took part in a raid on the enemy’s trenches, and was the first man to enter them. He shot the sentry and set a fine example of coolness.

Griffiths, 2/Lt. William Henry

16/Royal Warwick

Achiet-le-Grand, 21st to 23rd August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership. He led his platoon in an attack with great skill to the final objective in spite of heavy machine-gun fire. When the flanks were exposed and a withdrawal became necessary, he maintained his position for two hours over a thousand yards in advance of the new line covering the withdrawal, and then brought back his men in perfect order. In a later attack he captured all his objectives and took command of a large number of troops who had lost their leaders. The success achieved was largely due to his courage and coolness.

Guttridge, 2/Lt. John Frederick

9/Yorks

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

Hack, 2/Lt. Walter Pank

10/Lincoln

Near Poelcappelle, 22nd to 24th October, 1917. Seeing two of the enemy about 200 yards from our trenches trying to get away he covered them with a Lewis gun and went out himself and brought both back prisoners.

Hadrill, 2/Lt. Cedric Ivor

10/East Yorks

Foret de Nieppe, 28th June, 1918. Soon after the commencement of an important attack this officer went well forward and established a signal station, from which he kept up communication between battalion headquarters and the companies, notwithstanding the heavy enemy shell fire, which constantly broke the wires. His personal courage and coolness under trying circumstances were a fine example to his men, and he sent back valuable information from his position in the front line.

Hall, Capt. Alner Wilson

1/Artists

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

Hall, 2/Lt. Lionel Everard

1/K.R.R.C.

Near Vermelles, 28th September, 1915. For conspicuous gallantry at the quarries. He led his bombers and threw bombs himself against the Germans for nearly three hours until completely exhausted. By his courage and example he eventually worked his way up the trench and cleared it of the enemy.

Halliday, 2/Lt. Clarence Peter

2/Yorkshire L.I.

Fayet, 14th April, 1917. He led his platoon with great skill in the face of heavy fire, and placed his machine guns to such advantage that he was able to materially check the enemy counter-attack, thereby rendering valuable assistance at a critical period.

Halliday, Lieut. Howard Edwin

7/Worcester

Asiago Plateau, Italy, 10/11 October, 1918. For conspicuous courage and determination during a night raid on enemy trenches at Sec. In spite of the darkness and a heavy enemy barrage, he led his men straight to the final objective, where he engaged the enemy with great gallantry. An enemy machine gun opened fire on his party at close range; he at once, with only a few men, rushed the gun, putting the team out of action, and brought the gun back to his lines.

Hallowes, 2/Lt. Rupert Price

4/Middlesex

Hooge, 19th July, 1915. For conspicuous gallantry on the night of 19th July, when owing to shortage of bombs the enemy was advancing down the communication trench. He got out of his trench, exposing himself fearlessly, and fired at the enemy in the open, hitting several. He also assisted in making a block, dug out a communication trench under heavy shell fire, and rebuilt a parapet that had been blown in. Throughout the night he assisted in keeping touch and supplying bombs.

Hamilton, Capt. Herbert James

1/D.C.L.I. (R.A.F.)

Over Comines, 12th October, 1917, to 26th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has on many occasions displayed the utmost dash and fearlessness in engaging enemy aircraft at close range, and has succeeded in destroying a considerable number. He also attacked with machine-gun fire, and from low altitudes, enemy formations on the ground, and dropped bombs on points of importance behind the hostile lines. He has invariably shown great determination and a fine offensive spirit.

Hancock, Capt. Ernest

R.G.A.

Beuvry, 18th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. The section in which this officer was in command was being heavily shelled, during the course of which a 15-in. shell destroyed the drainage system in the vicinity and flooded one gun position, while in the other the gun platform was smashed by a shell. He managed to get them both into action again and kept them firing. He was several times knocked over by shell explosions.

Harding, 2/Lt. Geoffrey Philip

6/Northampton

Cherisy, 3rd May, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, in outflanking and bombing an enemy machine gun, putting it out of action. His courage and determination were a splendid example to his men.

Hardman, 2/Lt. William Frederick Kerr

R.E.

Messines, 7th June, 1917. He showed complete disregard of danger in assisting to search deep dug-outs and cellars of a village for traps and mine charges. His coolness under constant heavy shell fire kept up the spirits of his men and set a fine example of courage. He extricated two men who had been buried by a shell although exposed to fire himself. His work was most efficient.

Harper, Lieut. Edward Russell

R.A.S.C.

Gibercourt, 21st March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He brought up the battery transport and got away two guns under intense machine-gun fire, afterwards returning with a corporal, started up and got safely away with the two remaining F.W.D.’s in spite of machine-gun fire which riddled the lorries.

Harrison, Capt. Frank

9/Royal Munster Fusiliers

Awarded 3rd June, 1917.

Harrison, 2/Lt. John George

3/Lincoln

N. of Poelcappelle, 4th October, 1917. He took command of his company in an attack when he was the only officer left. He reorganised his men, sited his posts with great judgment, and sent in a very clear and useful report on the situation. He was largely responsible for repulsing an enemy counter-attack. He showed great courage and initiative, and his contempt of danger had a great effect on his men.

Harrison, 2/Lt. Edward Harrison

R.E.

E. of Nieuport, 10th July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of the maintenance of canal bridges. By his untiring energy and disregard of personal safety he succeeded in repairing these bridges, although they were frequently cut by hostile fire, thereby maintaining communication under very trying and critical conditions.

Hart, 2/Lt. Joseph Aubrey

2/East Surrey

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

Harvey, Capt. Albert, D.S.O.

6/Liverpool

Don, 15/16 October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry on the night of 15/16 October, when in face of considerable difficulties and hostile fire, he got his company over the Haute Deule Canal. For this purpose he made a rough raft himself, was the first man across, and established a bridgehead at this point, thus enabling the brigade to cross and clear the enemy out of Don, a strong position. Throughout the advance, he commanded his company with skill.

Harvey, 2/Lt. Eric Howard

5/Gloucester

N. of Ovillers, 27th August, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry during operations. After a senior officer had been wounded he led a bombing attack against a trench held by 40 of the enemy. He drove them out and consolidated the captured trench.

Bar to M.C.

Doulieu, 12th September, 1918. He led his company with gallantry and ability in an attack, and drove the enemy, with many casualties, from the position where he was holding up our advance. At one time his men were practically surrounded and under heavy fire, through which he rushed without hesitation to warn an advancing battalion of the position of his company. He averted what might have been a most unfortunate accident by his promptitude and disregard of danger.

Hasslacher, 2/Lt. Alfred John Emil

7/London (169th T.M.B.)

Near Croisilles, 27th August, 1918. He brought his section of mortars into action behind the first wave of infantry, and successfully engaged several machine guns of the enemy which were causing casualties. He was severely wounded, but continued to direct and control his teams until all the ammunition had been expended. His courage and endurance were a splendid example to his men.

Hawksworth, 2/Lt. Henry Charles Harold

10/Essex

Ypres, 31st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the two assaulting battalions of an attack were short of ammunition and it was of the utmost importance that a fresh supply should reach them as soon as possible, he led an ammunition party forward about two-and-a-half miles over the most difficult country, exposed the whole time to the heaviest shell fire and without a guide. One third of his party were knocked out, but he safely delivered the ammunition, and hearing on his return journey that a hostile counter-attack was probable, he turned his party about and again reported to the battalion headquarters in case his aid should be required. His determination and devotion to duty set a splendid example to his party.

Haynes, Lieut. Charles Graham

4/K.R.R.C.

Schwaben Redoubt, 21st October, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led bombing attacks with great courage and determination, and finally, after bombing for one and a half hours, was able to capture two officers and fifty men.

Bar to M.C.

S.E. of Ypres, 20th September, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He successfully led attacks on three strong points, and, later, aided by one man, he captured a dug-out and took two officers and four other ranks prisoners.

Hedges, Lieut. Norman Hammett

5/York & Lancaster

Gommecourt, 27th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while commanding a company. He repulsed a severe enemy counter-attack. Next day, under heavy machine-gun fire, he captured his objective, and though wounded maintained his position for four days. He set a fine example of courage and leadership.

Hemphill, Capt. Howard Hislop

2/Leicester

Ypres, 1st October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his company with great coolness through an intense barrage to counter-attack the enemy; he reorganised after heavy losses, and held on to a portion of the front line for thirty-six hours.

Henderson, Capt. Ernest James

2/East Lancashire

E. of Ypres, 31st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in leading his company throughout important operations under most difficult circumstances. Although exposed to heavy hostile fire on the right flank, he successfully consolidated his objective, and by this means ensured the safety of the right flank of his division. Later in the day, he successfully repelled two counter-attacks, setting a personal example throughout that greatly inspired and encouraged his men.

Henderson, Capt. Kenneth Robert

2(6)Yorkshire

Archangel. He has carried out the duties of company commander and adjutant of mixed force at Bolshe-Ozerki, and has worked in a very efficient way. He has had continuous service on this front since November, 1918, and in the four engagements which his company has taken part he has proved to be a fearless and good leader of men.

Heney, 2/Lt. John Henry Waldo

1/Coldstream Guards

Near Villers Pol, 4th November, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took charge of two sections at the commencement of the attack and cleared the whole right flank of some half dozen machine guns which were enfilading it. He killed several himself, and with his handful of men collected over a hundred prisoners. After the attack he and a few others beat off a counter-attack on the right flank.

Hewitt, 2/Lt. Arthur Edgar

22/London (T.M.B.)

Ypres, 10th June, 1917. On several occasions he has rendered most invaluable assistance to the attacking infantry, personally reconnoitring forward positions and establishing his guns where they could co-operate with the greatest effect. His pluck and energy under fire have always been most marked.

Hibbard, 2/Lt. Hamilton Edgar, D.C.M.

9/London (1/Artists)

Rumilly, 8th October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and initiative. During the advance he came suddenly on a strong point in which were eight enemy machine guns. By prompt action and fearless leadership he rushed the post, overcoming the garrison and taking the crews prisoners.

Hibbert, Capt. John Geoffrey

A.O.D.

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

Hickson, Capt. Reginald Davies

9/Essex

Arras, 23rd March, 1917. With great coolness and a total disregard for danger he went forward under very heavy fire, and personally superintended the withdrawal of his advanced parties at a most critical time.

Hide, Lieut. James Burchell

305th Siege Battery, R.G.A.

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

Higginson, Capt. John Victor

2/Royal Welch Fusiliers

Givenchy, 5/6 July, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry during a raid. Owing to his brilliant organisation and fine leading of his company the raid was a complete success.

Higlett, Lieut. George Willibert

Bucks Bn./Oxford & Bucks L.I.

Asiago Plateau, 16th June, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while commanding a company in the second line during an enemy attack. Throughout the fighting he maintained excellent liaison with the forward battalion, sending back valuable information. When the front line was broken he held up the enemy with Lewis gun fire, and by constant patrolling kept touch with the division on his right, closing up a very wide gap in the second line. He showed great fearlessness, and by reinforcing his threatened flank undoubtedly prevented the enemy’s further advance.

Hill, 2/Lt. Arthur Dudley

1/Middlesex

Awarded 1st January, 1916.

Hill, 2/Lt. Charles Vincent

Oxford & Bucks L.I.

Near St. Julien, 22nd August, 1917. He led his platoon with the utmost gallantry on a concrete machine-gun emplacement, which he captured, killing three of the enemy. Being wounded, he directed the fire of his platoon from the top of the gun emplacement on to another enemy machine gun, which he captured. His cheerfulness and courage under heavy fire had a splendid effect on his men.

Hill, 2/Lt. Joseph Shirley

R.F.A.

Near Monchy-le-Preux, 17th June, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty under very heavy shell fire. A shell burst at the mouth of his telephone pit, killing a major and wounding him and another officer. He extricated himself, and although wounded in five places, succeeded in digging the officer out. He then carried him on a stretcher, with the aid of a bombardier, to the dressing station, through a very heavily shelled area, before having his own wounds dressed.

Hillyer, Lieut. William Harold

3rd London Field Coy. (171st Mining Coy.) R.E.

Hill 60, near Ypres, between 2nd and 17th April, 1915. In mining operations the task of completing and charging one of our mines was one of great difficulty and strain. Lieut. Hillyer worked and watched long hours at the end of a gallery 165ft. long and 3ft. by 2ft. 3in. in size, knowing that the enemy was counter-mining close by. His pluck and endurance were remarkable and resulted in the successful explosion of the mine and consequent capture of the hill.

Hindmarsh, 2/Lt. Clifford

7/Loyal North Lancashire

S.W. of Bermerain, 23rd October, 1918. He led forward his platoon with the greatest gallantry. He attacked in turn a succession of hostile machine-gun nests, and by his initiative, coolness and determination succeeded in establishing the left front of the battalion on its final objective and taking some fifty prisoners, including two officers.

Hingley, Capt. Alfred Norman

13/Middlesex

Carency Sector, 1st to 11th April, 1917. For over 10 days this officer showed most conspicuous bravery and was a splendid example to all, carrying out his duties under very heavy bombardment. Though wounded he carried on until his battalion was relieved five days later.

Hoal, 2/Lt. Edward Garner

8/Manchester

Abraham Heights, 6th to 11th October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of his company after the company commander had been wounded. He acted as guide to another company which had to take up a new position under heavy shell fire.

Hobbs, Capt. Wilfred

2/Bedford

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

Hobson, Lieut. Robert Carl

12/Northumberland Fusiliers

Wytschaete, 16th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Throughout a week’s fighting this officer’s energy and enthusiasm remained undiminished. At the end of that period, when acting as liaison officer, he voluntarily remained in the forward area until late in the evening, keeping brigade headquarters fully supplied with first-hand information.

Bar to M.C.

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

Hockey, 2/Lt. Alfred Lennon

21/London

Jerusalem, 9th December, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On a heavy enfilade fire being opened from a house on the flank, he, with great dash and initiative, attacked and drove out a much superior force of the enemy, and held the position under a heavy cross fire from machine guns, displaying the most courageous determination and energy.

Hodgkins, 2/Lt. Albert Edward

R.F.A

Near Westhoek, 10th August, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when Forward Observing Officer. He remained with the most advanced infantry practically all day during an attack, and, although his wire was constantly cut, he personally renewed it under heavy fire, and got most valuable information through of impending counter-attacks. The night before he had succeeded, under great difficulties, in establishing visual communication by lamp from battalion to group headquarters. His courage and ability were most marked.

Hogarth-Swann, 2/Lt. Arthur Lionel

7/Norfolk

E. of Gonnelieu, 20th November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. When his company commander was killed early in the advance he took command, and, though wounded, led the company to the capture of the objective. He showed courage and leadership of a high order.

Holdaway, Lieut. Neville Aldridge

8/Manchester

Ablainzeville, 27th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When this officer observed that the officer in charge of an important advanced post had become a casualty, he immediately went up through a heavy barrage and took command. He organised and controlled the fire of the garrison with such effect that the enemy began to waver, so he promptly advanced, inflicting severe casualties; but, finding them too numerous, he withdrew, after ascertaining their dispositions. His courage and coolness throughout the whole operations were very marked.

Holdsworth, 2/Lt. Harry

4/East Lancashire

Near Briastre, 19/20 October, 1918. He led his platoon on the night with great gallantry in face of heavy fire against a strong enemy position. On the final objective he located an enemy machine-gun post on the front of the battalion that was enfilading our line. He led a party of six men against the post, and by his determined assault captured one officer and four other ranks of the enemy, together with three machine guns. He did fine work.

Holgate, 2/Lt. Leonard George

10/Lancashire Fusiliers

Martinpuich, 25th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry during an attack. He led his platoon with the greatest determination, and drove the enemy back, and it was due to his courage and leadership that the objective was gained. He was seriously wounded, but refused to be moved to the rear until three more seriously wounded men were first taken to the aid post.

Holland, 2/Lt. Arthur Leslie

1/Artists

S. of Marcoing, 30/31 December, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took command of a company when his company commander became a casualty and successfully led it to a new position which he consolidated. He brought in several wounded men from the front of the lines under heavy fire, and set a splendid example of coolness and courage to his men.

Hopley, Lieut. William Arnold

3/Royal Warwick

Messines, 10th to 19th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During ten days’ operations, when in command of two light trench mortars, he was frequently under the heaviest fire of all descriptions. On all occasions he set a fine example of courage and devotion to duty to his men, and his dispositions were marked by skill and ability. On one occasion, when both his mortars were buried and his detachment had been reduced to a quarter of their effective strength, he nevertheless managed to bring the mortars into action again and inflicted severe casualties on the enemy.

Hopwood, 2/Lt. John

R.F.A.

Kemmel, 20th July, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry. When his battery was heavily bombarded and a direct hit ignited an ammunition store, he at once went in and got the fire under control at great personal risk before anyone else arrived on the scene. Some of the ammunition exploded, and the position was being shelled while he was working.

Horley, Lieut. Cyril Rupert

2/Oxford & Bucks L.I.

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

Horne, Capt. Owen Walters

2/Essex

Fampoux, 9th April, 1917. When commanding the right company it was largely due to his leading that direction was kept over a three mile advance. When held up at the fourth objective by uncut wire he went to the front and personally supervised the cutting in front of a strongly held trench.

Horsley, Capt. Oswald

2/Gordon Highlanders (R.F.C.)

Angle Wood, 18th August, 1916. He led the first line of the advance, capturing and consolidating his objective. Though wounded and put into a shell-hole he continued to direct operations and refused to be moved back till the position was safe.

Bar to M.C.

In France, March, 1918. He has brought down completely out of control three hostile machines, and of two others which he engaged one he fought to within a distance of 200ft. from the ground, forcing it to land, the second spinning down to the ground out of control, he being unable to observe it crash owing to the presence of other hostile machines. He has carried out accurate and valuable reconnaissances, and has set a magnificent example of determined gallantry and skill whilst leading low-flying and bombing patrols.

Hosking, 2/Lt. James Cecil

10/D.C.L.I.

Mœuvres, 30th November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when employed in carrying ammunition to the front line. During three days’ operations he went backwards and forwards, without rest, through heavy barrages, and enabled the line to be maintained. He assisted on one occasion in repelling an enemy attack, and set a splendid example of energy and resource to his men under difficult conditions.

Howard, Major Hugh Lloyd

3rd Corps Signal Coy., R.E.

Awarded 3rd June, 1917.

Howcroft, 2/Lt. Stewart Martin

1/Royal West Surrey

Near Veldhuek, 25th September, 1917. When the company commanders of two companies who had made a counter-attack were wounded, he took command, and showed great ability and coolness in controlling the situation for two days under continuous fire.

Howe, 2/Lt. Vernon Arthur

3/Norfolk

S.E. of Foret de Nieppe, 10/11 May, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of a platoon carrying out a raid on an enemy post. He bombed an enemy trench, sent a Lewis gun round to enfilade it, and then, seeing that it was being successfully dealt with, he pushed on with only two men, and searched the houses which were his final objective.

Hudson, 2/Lt. Edward Palmer

R.F.A.

Bailleul, 28th March, 1918. When the battery was heavily shelled in a forward position he set a splendid example of coolness and courage to his men. Later in the day, he took command of the battery in a most difficult situation and conducted a withdrawal under heavy fire. It was largely owing to his determined efforts that the operation was successfully carried out.

Hughesdon, Capt. Reginald Howard

1/D.C.L.I.

E. of Ypres, 4th October, 1917. Though wounded early in the assault he continued to lead his men until the objective was gained.

Hughes, Capt. Hugh Llewellyn Glyn, D.S.O.

R.A.M.C.

Near Fremicourt, 21st to 23rd March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He worked day and night in the open, in spite of the heaviest shell and machine-gun fire, tending the wounded and helping them back to safety, with a spirit of cheerfulness and self-sacrifice rarely seen. After being wounded he still continued to perform his duties, until the wound necessitated his evacuation.

Hunt, Capt. Archibald Henry

20/London

N.E. of Solesmes, 20th October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry in the operation. Though his right flank was exposed, he led his company on to its objective through a heavy enemy barrage and captured a field gun. He then consolidated the position gained and held on to it for three days under trying conditions.

Hurndall, Lieut. Charles Frederic

R.F.A.

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

Hyams, 2/Lt. Henry David

23/London

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

Imrie, 2/Lt. David Patrick Cuthbert

1/London

Warneton, 9th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in charge of a platoon occupying a strong point, and after both flanks had been forced back he held on and inflicted very heavy casualties on the enemy at close range, thus delaying the enemy’s advance and allowing the troops, which had withdrawn, to take up a new position. His tireless energy and cheerfulness deserve the highest praise.

Ireland, 2/Lt. Ernest Pinnock

Tank Corps

Near St. Julien, 22nd August, 1917. When acting in support of another officer, the tank commanded by the latter became ditched, whereupon 2/Lt. Ireland attempted to tow it out with his own, but got ditched in the attempt. He unditched his own tank and brought all the wounded and the guns of both tanks safely out of action, although while doing so his tank was put out of action by shell fire. During the whole of this time, he was under heavy shell and machine-gun fire. He showed great gallantry and fearlessness.

Irving, Capt. George Gray Hammond

9/Rifle Brigade

Achiet-le-Grand, 21st to 25th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He made a personal reconnaissance of the outpost line under heavy machine-gun fire, and returned with information of great importance. During five days’ operations he was untiring in his efforts to arrange food, water and ammunition supplies, and by his masterly grip of the situation rendered invaluable service.

Jackson, Capt. Mark Keith

6/Warwick

E. of Villers Plouich, 3rd to 5th December, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. Although in a very exposed position with his company, he maintained it for many hours under a very heavy shell fire. Later, seeing a company of another unit on his left being hard pressed, he gallantly led a party of men across the open to attack the enemy on the flank, and was wounded while so doing.

Bar to M.C.

Bac St. Maur, 6th September, 1917. He organised the final attack which drove the enemy out of his positions with great skill, and carried it out with courage and determination, capturing many prisoners and four machine guns. His conspicuous courage and devotion to duty inspired all the men of the company under his command.

Jackson, 2/Lt. Stewart Spiers

6/Worcester

La Vacquerie, 3rd December, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When sent up with reinforcements to a post which was almost surrounded by the enemy he led his men through heavy rifle and machine-gun fire. He went forward alone to reconnoitre the best means of approach, and by his coolness and courage succeeded in bringing timely assistance to the garrison of the post.

Jagger, Lieut. Charles Sargeant

13/Worcester

Neuve Eglise, 11th to 14th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while commanding a company. He beat off several attacks by superior forces, and when his right flank was exposed and communication cut he still held on to his position. He made a valiant fight, and not until he was compelled to do so did he order a retirement.

James, 2/Lt. Lawrence Edward

7/London

S.E. of Ypres, 20th September, 1917. When the advance of his company was held up by enfilade fire from a dug-out he quickly made up a party, and after hard fighting captured the position, accounting for eight of the enemy. His prompt action was invaluable to the battalion.

James, 2/Lt. William Thomas

1/London

N.W. of Bullecourt, 16th June, 1917. He took command of his company when his other officers had become casualties, and consolidated and held a position for 24 hours, although subjected to repeated bombing attacks and sniping from all sides. His conduct and bearing throughout were most creditable, and set a splendid example to his men.

Jarvis, Captain Arthur

1/Gloucester

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

Jefferys, Capt. Arthur Harold

7/Middlesex (Loyal North Lancs.)

Givenchy, 18th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. As soon as the enemy barrage lifted he ordered his company to stand to, and when he found that the enemy had penetrated the trenches he led an immediate counter-attack and drove them back some distance. He then organised and led bombing parties to clear the enemy out, and join up with a company on the left. He succeeded in this, and, although wounded, insisted on reorganising the sector, and did not leave till the next day.

Jerwood, Capt. Edward Longsden

1/Royal Berks

S. of Richebourg l’Avoue, May 15th, 1915. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a night attack on the enemy’s trenches, when in charge of machine guns. He established a machine gun in position in the second captured German trench under rifle and machine-gun fire, and also recovered a machine gun that had been lost between the first and second German trenches. On 17th May he gallantly led a section which established two machine guns in the firing line under shell fire, and set a fine example to the men under his command.

First Bar to M.C.

Near Oppy, 29th April, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in leading his company during an attack. By his dispositions and personal example he was able to repulse several heavy counter-attacks until himself wounded. The reports he sent back were invaluable.

Second Bar to M.C.

Near Bermerain, 24th October, 1918. For marked gallantry and devotion to duty. When in command of the support company he noticed that the left front company and the battalion on his left were held up by heavy enfilade machine-gun fire. He promptly advanced his company and captured the final objective.

Jerwood, Capt. John Hugh

10/Durham L.I.

S.E of Hooge, 21/22 and 24/25 August, 1917. He maintained his position regardless of withdrawals on his right and left and of the fact that the enemy had penetrated the line on both his flanks. He displayed a coolness and fearlessness which inspired all ranks with confidence.

Johnson, Capt. Alfred Forbes

R.G.A.

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

Johnson, Capt. Charles Beckett

5/Border (9/Liverpool)

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

Johnston, 2/Lt. John Darrell

5/Gloucester

E. of Ypres, 22nd August, 1917. During the attack he led his company through the barrage and took up and consolidated a position. He took command of the forward line and organised the defence of four different units. He displayed exceptional qualities of leadership, and by his cheerfulness and disregard of danger inspired all ranks to consolidate and hold on at a critical time. His organisation of the line helped the troops on his flanks to hold on to the objectives.

Johnstone, Lieut. Robert

4/London (R.F.C.)

Near Le Transloy, 17th October, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He has shown marked courage and initiative in turning our artillery on to columns of enemy infantry. On one occasion he carried out counter battery work in cloud and mist at 800 feet under heavy fire from the ground.

Jones, Lieut. Percy Hudson

R.E.

Festubert, 18th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. As brigade signalling officer he displayed untiring energy in his efforts to establish communication with battalions which had become dislocated owing to heavy bombardment and mist. Throughout the day he was up and down seeing what could be done to improve matters, regardless of personal risk.

Jones, 2/Lt. Reginald Lucas

9/London

Near Westhoek, 16th August, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on several occasions in hand-to-hand fighting. On one occasion he cleared a tunnel dug-out with a Lewis gun, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy.

Josephs, 2/Lt. Edward Albert Robert

5/Gloucester

S. of Poelcappelle, 4th October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took command of his company in an attack and led it forward under heavy fire. He showed great initiative and energy in organising and consolidating the captured ground.

Jupp, Lieut. John Morton Scott

10/Manchester

Briastre, 20th October, 1918. For marked gallantry and determined leadership. He was in command of a company, and under heavy machine-gun fire, dashed forward with a few men, shooting several of the enemy with his rifle and capturing the guns. Later, finding that the company on his flank had not reached its objective, he led a platoon and attacked the enemy on his flank.

Jull, 2/Lt. Robert Charles

R.G.A.

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

Jungius, Lieut. Ernest James Theodore

1/Bedford (M.G.C.)

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

Keep, 2/Lt. Alan Ralph

3/Royal West Surrey

Ovillers, 27th July and 13th August, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry during operations. He kept his battery continually in action day and night under heavy shell fire, thereby materially assisting the infantry to capture enemy trenches.

Keey, Lieut. Cecil Walter

7/London

Saulcourt and Epehy, 7th September, 1918. For conspicuous courage and devotion to duty during the operations. He was in charge of two mobile trench mortars, and had both guns put out of action, and the majority of the teams wounded. Despite the fact that he was wounded in the face he took over the remnants of two companies of infantry who were left without an officer and reorganised them, and consolidated on a line just west of Capron Copse. His initiative and courage in the face of great danger were a splendid example to all ranks concerned.

Kekewich, 2/Lt. Stanley Buck

R.F.A.

La Vacquerie, 30th November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He assisted his battery commander in man-handling the guns back when the ammunition was exhausted during an enemy attack. He set a splendid example of coolness and courage under heavy fire.

Kelty, Lieut. Stanley William

9/Liverpool (30/M.G.C.)

Wervicq, 14th October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and initiative. During the attack he twice went forward to reconnoitre the ground prior to the advance of his guns. When an enemy post was holding up our advance he crept forward to ascertain the strength with which it was held. He obtained most useful information concerning the enemy’s position, although persistently fired at by snipers and machine guns. Later, he took his guns boldly forward and had them in their consolidated positions within half an hour of the capture of the locality.

Kennedy, Lieut. Cyril Arthur Reginald

R.F.A. (Y/9/T.M.B.)

Near Steenbeek, 15th October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in charge of mobile 6-in. mortar in close support of the infantry. When the attack began heavy enemy machine-gun fire was immediately opened on the mortar and its detachment. With great coolness and gallantry he continued to keep his mortar firing and render very material assistance in diminishing the enemy’s fire, and thus enabling the infantry to continue their advance.

Kerckhove, 2/Lt. Herbert Vincent

4/East Surrey

Haussy, 16th October, 1918. For gallantry and resourceful leading during the attack. After several attempts had failed to rescue a wounded man who was lying in front of our posts he crept out under heavy machine-gun fire and got the man in. Later, he organised a party of 10 men and surrounded an enemy post in a sunken road, which was inflicting great damage and casualties upon the attacking force, and succeeded in capturing the whole garrison of 60, with two trench mortars and two anti-tank rifles. His courage and coolness were admirable.

Kerr, 2/Lt. John Vass

7/London

Near Hangard, 24th April, 1918. This officer’s platoon was subjected to very heavy fire during an enemy attack, which drove back the troops on either flank. His determination encouraged his platoon to stand fast and pour a steady fire into the advancing enemy, causing them to bring up a large number of troops, supported by two tanks, against him. Although his men began to waver, he went round the platoon, regardless of personal danger, and rallied them at the critical moment by his example, so that not one of the enemy reached his post. But for his gallant stand a considerable amount of ground would have been lost.

Kidd, Lieut. Claude Bernard

15/Cheshire

Near Epehy, 24th August, 1917. He did remarkably fine work when his company was holding a position for many hours from early morning till late at night, while heavily shelled. It was entirely due to his efforts that the men were kept together. He encouraged his men throughout the day, continually going up and down the trench. His conduct was splendid, and he set a fine example.

King, 2/Lt. Bernand Ellis

10/Norfolk

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

King, 2/Lt. Harry Norman

4/Loyal North Lancashire

Near Cordonnerie, 29th July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when leading his platoon in a raid on the enemy trenches. After fierce hand-to-hand fighting, in which his platoon sergeant and four section leaders were all wounded, an enemy party superior in numbers appeared on his right. He at once collected his men, charged this party, and in a second hand-to-hand fight put them to flight. Although half his platoon had become casualties he remained out in “No Man’s Land” until ordered to retire, when he collected wounded and brought them in. His absolute contempt of danger and fine leadership so inspired his men that they completely routed a force of twice their strength.

Kingdon, 2/Lt. Frank Denys

29th Battery R.F.A.

Sapignies, 25th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry. When heavy enemy fire killed two men and wounded several others of his battery he organised a stretcher party and got them to a place of safety under heavy shelling. By his example of coolness he kept the battery in action and saved several lives. Later, while observing under heavy enfilade fire, he showed marked devotion to duty, and kept up communication with his battery by visual, and got back valuable information.

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DEFEAT OF THE PRUSSIAN GUARD AT NONNE BOSCHEN WOOD BY THE 2ND OXF. AND BUCKS L.I.

(From the picture by Capt. W. B. Wollen, in the possession of the Officers of the Battalion. By permission.)

Knight, 2/Lt. Alfred Ovenden

12/Loyal North Lancashire

Gouzeaucourt, 30th November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the preliminary portion of the attack he showed great courage and exercised complete control over his company. On the enemy opening a heavy barrage, and while they were seen to be advancing, he ordered all the sections with which he could get into touch to retire, only leaving the position himself when the enemy were not more than 300 yards away. It was very largely due to his courage and skill that the whole company were extricated from a very awkward situation with very few casualties.

Knowles, 2/Lt. Roland Ernest

R.G.A.

N.W. of Hebuterne, 5th April, 1918. Whilst on duty at the guns under heavy enemy bombardment he helped to rescue the wounded from a blown-in dug-out. He kept all the guns in action, moved from pit to pit with the greatest coolness, and personally assisted in serving the guns when short of men. He displayed fine courage, and set a high example by his behaviour.

Laing, 2/Lt. Ivan

Coldstream Guards

Near Ginchy, 15/16 September, 1916. When he was the only officer left in his company, he reorganised his men, rushed forward through a heavy barrage, and remained out securing the front till ordered to withdraw.

Lambert, 2/Lt. Philip Felix

2/West Riding

Fampoux, 9th to 11th April, 1917. He displayed great courage and resource in taking command of his company in the advance. When the party was withdrawn at night he did good work in organising the defence of a captured trench; he set a fine example throughout.

Lambdin, Lieut. John Reginald

7/West Yorks (2/Durham L.I.)

Near St. Quentin Wood. For marked gallantry and devotion to duty on the night of 17/18 September, 1918. He was sent to show the battalion guides the route to the assembly position. He took the party up and got shelled. Out of sixteen guides six came back, the remainder being killed. Although himself badly shaken, he returned to the battalion and, practically unaided, guided the companies into position. He then volunteered to take a message over ground swept by shell fire.

Last, Capt. Ernest Reginald

1/Liverpool

Vimy Ridge, 1/2 June, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry. He organised an assault on the enemy’s trenches, and displayed great coolness and an utter disregard of personal danger during the operation, which was carried out under a heavy hostile bombardment.

Lawless, Capt. Philip Henry

18/Middlesex

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

Lee, Capt. Reginald William

4/Essex

Ali-el-Muntar, Egypt, 26th March, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an attack he went back under heavy machine gun and rifle fire at close range, collected and brought up reinforcements regardless of his own safety. He then organised and skilfully led the final assault from his part of the line.

Leech, Lieut. Arthur William

6/Northumberland Fusiliers

Near Harbonnieres, 27th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a counter-attack, when his commanding officer had become a casualty, he took command of the battalion and successfully led the attack to its objective, capturing two machine-guns and several prisoners. This successful counter-attack was instrumental in holding up the enemy at a critical moment, and great praise was due to this officer.

Le Fevre, 2/Lt. Frank Ewart Bayliss

3/Lincoln

S.W. of Lens, 1st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an assault upon the enemy’s position. When the leading company was temporarily checked he pressed forward, killing many of the enemy, and personally taking a prisoner. When he could go no further he dug in. He afterwards made it his special mission to keep touch between the right and left companies, repeatedly passing over ground which was under fire, and showing a complete contempt for danger. His consistent coolness under fire has always set a magnificent example to his men.

Leith, Lieut. George Hector

18/Machine Gun Corps

Foret de Mormal, 4th November, 1918. During the attack he handled his section of machine guns with great courage and skill under heavy machine-gun fire, enabling them to select positions of great value, from whence they were able to inflict heavy casualties on the enemy, as well as to neutralise the enemy’s fire, and materially assisted the advance of the infantry. He has consistently done good work.

Lewis, Capt. Francis Attwater

5/Welch

Awarded 11th April, 1918.

Leybourne, Capt. Philip Edwin

8/Hampshire

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

Bar to M.C.

S.E. of La Clytte, 8/9 August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership. He was the first to reach the objective on the front of the company of which he was in command. When the position had been gained he consolidated with skill and promptitude, in spite of many casualties, sending back valuable information to battalion headquarters. Throughout the operation his fine example had a great effect on his men.

Lindsay, Lieut. Gordon Parmiter

2/Border

Near Bapaume, January, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed great courage and initiative during a raid, and was the last to leave the enemy’s front line trench. Later he made a gallant attempt to rescue a wounded man.

Lister, 2/Lt. Alfred Walton

R.F.A.

Fleurbaix, 9th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the battery position was being heavily shelled he helped to keep up the fire of his battery by running from one gun to another, passing orders. When the order was given to limber up he helped with the teams so that the guns were got away under shell and machine-gun fire. He worked day and night when he and another officer were the only two left with the battery, inspiring all ranks to do their utmost.

Lloyd-Jones, Lieut. John

2/Yorkshire

Awarded 1st January, 1916.

Lockwood, Lieut. Eric Jardine

5/Essex

Egypt, 19th September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. In the attack on Kefr Kasin, he led his platoon with great dash, taking all his objectives on three successive positions in very difficult country. He set a very fine example to his men.

Longbotham, Lieut. Currer Benjamin

32/Northumberland Fusiliers

S.W. of Asiago, 15th June, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy attack. When his company commander had been killed he, though wounded in the head, commanded the company throughout the day, and only went to the Aid Post when ordered to do so by the commanding officer in the evening. He set a very fine example of grit and perseverance to his men.

Longstaff, Capt. Ralph

8/East Yorks

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

Lord, 2/Lt. Gilbert Henry

5/Royal Lancaster

Near Wieltje, 31st July to 2nd August, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when all his officers and N.C.O.’s had become casualties and he himself was wounded in the hand. He took command of his company, and carried on under heavy shell fire and very adverse weather conditions, until he was again wounded in two places, displaying admirable courage and devotion to duty.

Lorimer, Capt. John Scott

1/Norfolk

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

Lort, 2/Lt. William Vincent

7/London

Albert Sector and “No Man’s Land,” July, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and ability in action. He and a N.C.O. went out to the help of a fighting patrol who had suffered severe casualties. He promptly organised stretcher parties, and made many journeys to and from the front line under heavy machine-gun fire, himself unaided carrying one man 100 yards. When all casualties were clear he twice attempted to rescue the Lewis gun and was wounded when nearly succeeding.

Lott, Capt. Francis Albert

1/Welch (32/M.G.C.)

Near Ors, 4th November, 1918. For conspicuous courage and devotion to duty at the crossing of the Oise-Sambre Canal. He carried out personal reconnaissance, and pushed his guns boldly forward before the attack. During the attack he opened an intense fire on enemy machine guns, and swept the points from which the bridging parties could be fired on. This made it possible for the canal to be bridged very quickly.

Lovell, 2/Lt. Bertram

Tank Corps

Ypres, 31st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He rendered most valuable assistance to the infantry, and when his tank had become badly ditched under heavy shell fire he formed two strong points with his crew, and kept them supplied with ammunition until he was wounded. He remained with his men in one of these strong points for over an hour, until he became so weak from loss of blood that the crew persuaded him to go back to the dressing station. He set a splendid example of pluck and devotion to duty.

Loveridge, Capt. John Leonard

4/Royal Berks

Hangard Wood, 27/28 April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He made a reconnaissance under heavy enemy barrage, and next day led his section to the starting point, in spite of the fact that his tanks had been observed by the enemy and were submitted to heavy fire. Throughout he showed great coolness and initiative.

Bar to M.C.

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

Lucas, 2/Lt. Clifford James

7(17)London

E. of Wulverghem, 28th September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Previous to the assault he had led daring reconnaissances of two craters, and in the assault, with the knowledge gained, he led his platoon round the first, killing the garrison, and then rushed the second. The same night he drove out nest after nest of machine-guns with his platoon, his energetic leadership inspiring his men with great confidence.

Lyne, Capt. Howard William

1/Yorkshire L.I.

S. of Le Cateau, 17th October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry during the operations. He led his company to the objective with energy and skill. Subsequently he found that the enemy threatened his left. He immediately formed a defensive flank, and under heavy fire held his ground throughout the day.

Lyons, Capt. Ernest Frederick

10/Devon

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

McBain, 2/Lt. Hubert

2/Durham L.I.

Morchies, 21st March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led a counter-attack and established a block in a trench at a very critical time. He held this position for four hours, and greatly assisted his battalion to maintain its position. He showed great fearlessness and devotion to duty. In the afternoon he was wounded.

McCall, 2/Lt. Archibald

4/K.O.S.B.

Ypres, 31st July and 1st August, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When all the other officers of his company had become casualties he took command, and led them with the greatest gallantry and skill during the severe fighting which ensued, returning after the capture of each strong point and collecting more men, whom he led forward. While doing this gallant work he fell severely wounded in the head, having very materially assisted in the capture of the position.

McCarthy, 2/Lt. Thaddeus Francis

4/Loyal North Lancashire

Westhoek Ridge, 10th August, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When in charge of the battalion carrying and ration parties he carried out his work with the greatest coolness and ability, and although by reason of the heavy shell fire it was of a most arduous and dangerous nature it was due to his exertions and personal supervision that rations arrived regularly. On another occasion during an attack he led his men forward with great coolness, setting a fine example to those around him. He afterwards took over and reorganised another company whose officers had all become casualties.

Macdonald, Lieut. Kenneth

7/Seaforth Highlanders

N.E. of Ypres, 28th September to 3rd October, 1918. For most conspicuous gallantry and determined leadership during the operations. He led his company with great skill against the enemy positions on the Brodseinde Ridge, and on more than one occasion captured parties of the enemy practically single-handed. His fearlessness inspired all ranks under him.

McDougall, Peter Aitken

R.A.F.

In France, 19th February to 12th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He always showed great initiative and skill in attacking enemy aircraft, and drove down or destroyed several enemy machines. On one occasion while on patrol he encountered three enemy two-seater machines, and though his engine was giving trouble he attacked them single-handed and drove one of them down out of control, having shot the observer. On another occasion, after driving down an enemy machine, he attacked and silenced a battery of six guns which were firing on our machines. His example of pluck and determination was of the utmost value to the squadron.

Macfarlane, 2/Lt. Donald Murray

19/Lancashire Fusiliers

Near Zonnebeke, 23rd October, 1917. On a wireless station being blown in by hostile shell fire he organised a rescue party from his platoon, which was quartered in adjacent dug-outs. In spite of heavy shell fire he succeeded in digging out six wounded men and had them carried back to a dressing station. By his prompt action and fine example of courage the lives of these men were saved.

MacInnes, 2/Lt. William Alexander

4/Highland L.I.

Near Serre, 10/11 February, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his platoon in a most gallant manner, and inflicted many casualties on the enemy. Later, he reorganised his men and materially assisted in repulsing a hostile counter-attack.

Bar to M.C.

Nieuport, 10th July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an intense hostile bombardment of the town. He occupied the brigade observation post, which was unprotected, and at the top of a conspicuously high building, for twelve hours under intense shell fire. His work enabled the brigade commander to keep in touch with the situation, as all other means of doing so were being continually interrupted, and in spite of the shells bursting all round his post and passing through the building he declined to vacate it, except to repair his telephone wires. He set a magnificent example of fearlessness and devotion to duty.

Mackay, 2/Lt. Donald John Everall

R.E.

La Bassee Canal, 18th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the enemy was seen massing in force at the head of a pontoon bridge, in spite of the shelling and machine-gun fire, he and his men swung and sank the bridge, and then assisted the garrison to man the trenches and repulse the enemy. Undoubtedly his coolness and resource under most difficult conditions saved what might have been a serious situation.

McKeown, 2/Lt. Felix Quinn

R.G.A.

Chauny, 21st March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. His section was under intense shell fire, and he found it impossible to keep the communication line working, so he established a post in the open, and from there maintained connection all day with the brigade, and got messages through to the section by runners. He was wounded in the evening.

MacKie, Lieut. William Gordon

5/West Riding

Kemmel, 27th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer personally reconnoitred under heavy machine-gun fire the whole front of the battalion, which had been ordered to advance at short notice, without having had an opportunity of examining the ground beforehand. When the flank was threatened the reserve company of which he was in command was pushed into the gap, and he made able dispositions of his platoons and Stokes and Vickers guns. Under heavy fire he crawled forward and secured maps and papers from wounded and dead enemy in front of our lines. Later, when fifty of the enemy endeavoured to rush one of his posts, he turned a Lewis gun on them and accounted for them all. He was severely wounded—losing an eye while doing this—but he did not desist until the enemy was completely repulsed. His gallantry and initiative were conspicuous throughout the day, during the whole of which he was under close machine-gun fire.

McKinley, 2/Lt. Charles

16/London (1/Artists)

At Niergniss, 8th October 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and initiative. When the situation was very obscure, he carried out two exceedingly comprehensive reconnaissances, although subjected to heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, thereby clearing up the situation on the Divisional front and obtaining information of the utmost value.

McKinty, 2/Lt. Henry Bernard

R.F.A.

Bertincourt, 23rd March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while in charge of the guns of a battery who were covering the withdrawal of a division. The battery was under heavy machine-gun fire at a range of about 900 yards. He continued to shoot his guns till the last possible moment, and then withdrew them successfully. On this occasion he behaved with the greatest coolness, and all through the operations showed great courage and energy.

McMillan, 2/Lt. Ernest Albert

1/Cameron Highlanders

17th October, 1918. For very gallant and skilful leading of a platoon sent out to do a flanking movement. He successfully accomplished his task, enfilading the enemy’s position and clearing a ridge. By so doing, this platoon virtually captured the whole of the battalion’s objective, with forty-two prisoners and ten machine-guns, without a single casualty being. incurred.