SECTION II.

LIST OF

DECORATIONS, HONOURS

AND

REWARDS FOR SERVICES IN THE FIELD

OBTAINED BY MEMBERS OF THE CORPS

SINCE AUGUST 4TH, 1914.

V.C.

The Victoria Cross Decoration was instituted January 29th, 1856, for the purpose of signalising special individual acts of bravery. It may be conferred on any rank. The Badge consists of a Bronze Cross patée with the Royal Crown in the centre and underneath a scroll bearing the inscription “For Valour.” The colour of the ribbon is red.

HALLOWES, 2/Lt. Rupert Price, M.C.

4/Middlesex

Hooge, Belgium, between 25th September and 1st October, 1915. For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty.

2/Lt. Hallowes displayed throughout these days the greatest bravery and untiring energy, and set a magnificent example to his men during four heavy and prolonged bombardments. On more than one occasion he climbed up on the parapet, utterly regardless of danger, in order to put fresh heart into his men. He made daring reconnaissances of the German positions in our lines. When the supply of bombs was running short he went back under heavy shell fire and brought up a fresh supply. Even after he was mortally wounded he continued to cheer those around him, and to inspire them with fresh courage.

[Reg. No. 1422. Gazetted 5th April, 1915. Killed in action 30th Sept., 1915]

FLEMING-SANDES, 2/Lt. Arthur James Terence

2/East Surrey

Hohenzollern Redoubt, France, September 29th, 1915. For most conspicuous bravery.

2/Lt. Fleming-Sandes was sent to command a company which at the time was in a very critical position. The troops on his right were retiring, and his own men, who were much shaken by continual bombing and machine-gun fire, were also beginning to retire, owing to shortage of bombs. Taking in the situation at a glance, he collected a few bombs, jumped on to the parapet in full view of the Germans, who were only twenty yards away, and threw them.

Although very severely wounded almost at once by a bomb, he struggled to his feet and continued to advance and throw bombs till he was again severely wounded. This most gallant act put new heart into his men, rallied them, and saved the situation.

[Reg. No. 1482. Gazetted 9th May, 1915]

MELLISH, Capt. the Rev. Edward Noel

Chaplain to the Forces (R.A.C.D.)

St. Eloi, France, 27th to 29th March, 1916. For most conspicuous bravery.

During heavy fighting on three consecutive days he repeatedly went backwards and forwards under continuous and heavy shell and machine-gun fire, between our original trenches and those captured from the enemy, in order to tend and rescue wounded men. He brought in ten badly wounded men on the first day from ground swept by machine-gun fire and three were actually killed while he was dressing their wounds. The battalion to which he was attached was relieved on the second day, but he went back and brought in twelve more wounded men. On the night of the third day he took charge of a party of volunteers, and once more returned to the trenches to rescue the remaining wounded. This splendid work was quite voluntary on his part, and outside the scope of his ordinary duties.

[Gazetted 5th May, 1915]

CATHER, Lieut. Geoffrey St. George Shillington

Adjutant 9/Royal Irish Fusiliers

Near Hamel, France, 1st July, 1916. For most conspicuous bravery.

From 7 p.m. till midnight he searched “No Man’s Land,” and brought in three wounded men. Next morning at 8 a.m. he continued his search, brought in another wounded man, and gave water to others, arranging for their rescue later. Finally, at 10.30 a.m., he took out water to another man and was proceeding further on when he was himself killed. All this was carried out in full view of the enemy, and under direct machine-gun fire and intermittent artillery fire. He set a splendid example of courage and self-sacrifice.

[Reg. No. 685. Gazetted 22nd May, 1915. Killed 2nd July, 1916]

BENNETT, Lieut. Eugené Paul, M.C.

2/Worcester

Near Le Transloy, France, 5th November, 1916. For most conspicuous bravery in action when in command of the second wave of the attack. Finding that the first wave had suffered heavy casualties, its commander killed and the line wavering, Lieut. Bennett advanced at the head of the second wave, and by his personal example of valour and resolution reached his objective with but sixty men. Isolated with his small party, he at once took steps to consolidate his position under heavy rifle and machine-gun fire from both flanks, and, although wounded, he remained in command directing and controlling. He set an example of cheerfulness and resolution beyond all praise, and there is little doubt that but for his personal example of courage the attack would have been checked at the outset.

[Reg. No. 1253. Gazetted 1st January, 1915]

CATES, 2/Lt. George Edward

2/Rifle Brigade

E. of Bouchavesnes, France, 8th March, 1917. For most conspicuous bravery and self-sacrifice. When engaged with some other men in deepening a captured trench, this officer struck with his spade a buried bomb, which immediately started to burn. 2/Lt. Cates, in order to save the lives of his comrades, placed his foot on the bomb, which immediately exploded. He showed the most conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in performing the act which cost him his life, but saved the lives of others.

[Reg. No. 3035. Gazetted 27th February, killed 9th March, 1917]

DEAN, Lieut. Donald John

8/Royal West Kent (T.F.)

N.W. of Lens, France, 24th to 26th September, 1918. For most conspicuous bravery, skilful command, and devotion to duty when holding, with his platoon, an advanced post established in a newly-captured enemy trench north-west of Lens. The left flank of the position was insecure, and the post, when taken over on the night of September 24th, was ill-prepared for defence. Shortly after the post was occupied the enemy attempted, without success, to recapture it. Under heavy machine-gun fire consolidation was continued, and shortly after midnight another determined enemy attack was driven off. Throughout the night Lieut. Dean worked unceasingly with his men, and about 6 a.m. on September 25th a resolute enemy attack, supported by heavy shell and trench mortar fire, developed. Again, owing to the masterly handling of his command, Lieut. Dean repulsed the attack, causing heavy enemy casualties. Throughout the 25th and the night of September 25th-26th consolidation was continued under heavy fire, which culminated in intense artillery fire on the morning of the 26th, when the enemy again attacked and was finally repulsed with loss. Five times in all (thrice heavily) was this post attacked, and on each occasion the attack was driven back. Throughout the period, Lieut. Dean inspired his command with his own contempt of danger, and all fought with the greatest bravery. He set an example of valour, leadership and devotion to duty of the very highest order.

[Reg. No. 3692. Gazetted 4th October, 1916]

VANN, Lieut.-Col. Bernard William, M.C. & Bar; Croix-de-G.

8(6)Notts & Derby (T.F.)

Bellenglise, France, 29th September, 1918. For most conspicuous bravery, devotion to duty and fine leadership during the attack at Bellenglise and Lehaucourt. He led his battalion with great skill across the Canal du Nord through a very thick fog and under heavy fire from field and machine guns. On reaching the high ground above Bellenglise the whole attack was held up by fire of all descriptions from the front and right flank. Realising that everything depended on the advance going forward with the barrage, Lt.-Col. Vann rushed up to the firing line and with the greatest gallantry led the line forward. By his prompt action and absolute contempt for danger the whole situation was changed, the men were encouraged and the line swept forward. Later he rushed a field gun single-handed and knocked out three of the detachment. The success of the day was in no small degree due to the splendid gallantry and fine leadership displayed by this officer. Lt.-Col. Vann, who had on all occasions set the highest example of valour, was killed near Ramicourt four days later, when leading his battalion in attack.

[Reg. No. 1800. Gazetted 2nd Sept., 1914. Killed in action, 3rd Oct., 1918]

(11 times a casualty. Ed.)

D.S.O.

The Distinguished Service Order was instituted by Queen Victoria, September 6th, 1886. May be conferred on Commissioned Officers who have been specially mentioned in despatches for meritorious or distinguished service in the field or before the enemy. Bars may be added for additional acts of gallantry. Since August 1st, 1918, this Order has been awarded in respect of active service for “services in action” only, i.e., for service under fire or for distinguished individual service in connection with air-raids, bombardments or other enemy action. The Badge of the Order is a gold cross, enamelled white, edged gold, having on one side the Imperial Crown in gold on a red enamelled ground, on the reverse side the Imperial and Royal Cypher (both sides being surrounded by a wreath of laurels enamelled green). The ribbon is red, edged blue. Bars are indicated (in undress uniform) by silver rosettes on the ribbon.

Andrews, Capt. Stephen Arthur

7/Royal Sussex

Near Epehy, 18th September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and good work. His company was allotted the task of clearing the railway embankment of the enemy. Although enfiladed by machine-gun nests from the village, and having sustained heavy casualties, he personally led forward the remainder of his company, and was one of very few to reach the objective. He then organised under very heavy fire and held the position until the situation was cleared up.

[Reg. No. 1915

Austen, Major Ernest Edward

1/Artists

In Egypt, awarded 1st January, 1919.

Bare, Capt. Alfred Raymond, M.C.

1/2 Loyal North Lancashire

Givenchy, 18th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Under cover of a heavy barrage the enemy attacked, very quickly surrounding a strong point, where this officer had his company headquarters and one platoon. In face of superior numbers he put up a stout resistance until forced to retire on to another strong point, where the position was very critical, the officer in charge having been killed. He took command, and after a stiff fight, drove back the enemy. He was twice wounded during the fight.

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Blackwood, Lt.-Col. Albemarle Price

2/Border Regt. (Adjt. 1/Artists)

Butkova Dzuna, 20th December, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He conducted a most successful raid on a village in the enemy’s lines, which resulted in the capture of 55 prisoners and heavy casualties to the enemy. The success of the enterprise was due to his forethought and skilful handling of his command.

Burmann, Capt. Robert Moyle, M.C.

2/Border & East Lancs.(Brigade-Major 20/Inf. Brig.)

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

Carrington, 2/Lt. Charles Worrell

Grenadier Guards

Fontaine-Notre-Dame, 27th November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When part of the advance was held up by two enemy machine guns firing from a house he at once organised and led a bayonet charge and captured the house and its occupants. He then led a successful attack on the second objective, and having captured it, beat off a counter-attack. Later, when his flank became exposed, and the enemy attacked him from the rear, he fought his way back, and brought his men out in good order. He set a magnificent example of courage and initiative.

[7781

Cumberlege, Capt. Geoffrey Fenwick Jocelyn

11/Royal Fusiliers

S. of Mireaumont Trench, 17th February, 1917. He dashed along the line rallying his own battalion and men of other units. He succeeded in restoring order and in reorganising the line at a most critical time. Throughout the day he inspired all ranks by his high example of courage and devotion to duty.

[1889

Cutting, Major Raymond Howarth, M.C.

1/Devonshire (att. M.G.C.)

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

[1142

Edlmann, Major Francis Joseph Frederick

12/Northumberland Fusiliers

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

[1634

Edwards, 2/Lt. Cyril George

7/West Yorkshire

Reincourt, 27th July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Having gone out with a N.C.O. to reconnoitre the enemy’s wire, they were attacked by bombs. The first one he seized before it exploded and threw it back, and, when the second fell, realising that they could not both escape unharmed, he threw his legs over it to smother the explosion, and thus protected the N.C.O. By this splendid act of gallantry and self-sacrifice he saved the life of his comrade at the risk of his own. The N.C.O. was able to drag him back to our lines, where he showed great pluck in reporting the information which he had gained by his daring reconnaissance.

[4804

Elkington, Capt. Christopher Garrett

8/Gloucestershire

Grandcourt, 18th November, 1916. With six men he attacked and silenced an enemy machine gun. Later he displayed great courage and ability in organising the defence of the position. He was twice wounded, but remained at duty directing operations until he was again severely wounded.

[2501

Farrington, Capt. Windham Brookes

3/Notts & Derby (R.F.C.)

In France, 24th December, 1917, to 11th March, 1918. On five occasions during a period of three months he has led formations on long-distance bombing raids, in which despite bad weather conditions, he has found and bombed his objectives with the most excellent results. All the operations in which he has taken part have proved highly successful, and his capabilities have stood out most prominently. He is a keen and most efficient pilot, and by his courage and determination has set a splendid example to his squadron.

[2733

Gelsthorpe, Capt. Alfred Morris

8/Durham L.I. (att. M.G.C.)

S.E. of Ypres, 25th to 28th September, 1917. While he was completing most elaborate arrangements in an advanced position for a machine-gun barrage on the following morning, the enemy attacked during the night under a most intense barrage. He immediately got all his guns into action with great effect, and made a personal reconnaissance forward to see if he could use them to better advantage. His teams suffered heavy casualties during this attack, but he carried out his full barrage programme on the following morning under a heavy bombardment. He showed qualities of leadership and initiative of the highest order, and his example of courage and contempt of danger had the most inspiring influence on his men.

[2640

Golding, Capt. John

R.A.M.C.

Awarded 3rd June, 1917.

[3231

Goldthorp, Lt.-Col. Robert Heward

4/West Riding (1/Artists)

Bourlon Wood and Mœuvres, on 27th September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the leading companies were held up by machine-gun fire, suffering heavy casualties, he went forward collecting personnel and reorganising the attack, which resulted in the capture of the objective. He showed a fine offensive spirit, which encouraged his men at a critical period.

Greenwood, Lt.-Col. Charles Francis Hill

22/London

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

Grierson, Capt. Kenneth MacIver

22/Manchester

In Italy, 27th October, 1918. He was in command of one of the leading companies in the attack. He led his men across the Piave in a magnificent manner. When the enemy bank had been reached he crawled forward and helped to cut a gap in the wire to within 15 yards of the enemy; all this time he was under observation and fire from the embankment, which was still held by the enemy. The splendid example he set to his men contributed in a large extent to the successful capture of the first objective. Later, in the taking of all objectives, he showed himself to be a fine leader both in skill and courage. All the houses and strong points were tackled under his direction in a systematic and dashing way.

[3343

Harvey, 2/Lt. Albert, M.C.

6/Liverpool

Ypres, 31st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Having led his company to their objective, he noticed that a farm, some 500 yards ahead, was holding up the attack on the left. He at once organised a small party, with which he worked round the flank and rushed the farm, capturing three machine guns and killing and capturing a number of the enemy. By this prompt and plucky action he saved the brigade many casualties. His initiative and enterprise in action are at all times admirable.

[4659

Henderson, 2/Lt. Charles Ernest

10/London

Near Poelcappelle, 7/8 October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in leading a patrol through the enemy outposts to a position in the enemy’s main line of resistance, which was over 900 yards from our line. His patrol of 20 captured 23 unwounded prisoners and killed or wounded another 25 of the enemy. Though the rifles and Lewis gun jammed owing to mud, he succeeded in covering the withdrawal of the patrol, every man returning safely. He showed magnificent courage and resource.

[4676

Henderson, Capt. Ernest James, M.C.

2/East Lancashire

W. of Bethencourt, 24th to 28th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his C.O. was wounded he took command of the battalion, and handled it with great judgment and success. He invariably displayed the utmost courage and disregard for personal danger, although frequently exposed to heavy machine-gun and rifle fire, and his fine example inspired all ranks with him. Ultimately he was wounded.

[1828

Hingley, Lt-Col. Alfred Norman, M.C.

13/Middlesex

Near Rieux, 10th October, 1918. For great gallantry. When the advance met with heavy machine-gun and shell fire, and the leading companies had lost many officers, he personally led the battalion to its final objective. Again, on October 11th, near Avesnes-les-Aubert, under an intense enemy barrage, it was due to his personal courage and leadership that the ground gained by the battalion was maintained. He set a very fine example to all.

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Hoare, Capt. Walter John Gerald

11/Royal Fusiliers

Trones Wood, 18th July, 1916. With two sergeants, one of whom was wounded by the intense shell fire, he dug out a buried sergeant and rescued him alive. He has done fine work throughout the operations.

[3781

Hobson, Major Harry Royd

R.A.S.C.

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

[2334

Hughes, Capt. Hugh Llewellyn Glyn

R.A.M.C.

Leipzig Salient, 6th July, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations. He went out in broad daylight, under heavy fire, and bandaged seven wounded men in the open, lying out in an exposed spot for one and a half hours. At nightfall he led a party through a heavy barrage and brought the seven men back.

[890

Bar to D.S.O.

Leipzig Salient, 21st, 25th & 27th August and 4th September, 1916. On four separate days he showed an utter contempt for danger when collecting and tending the wounded under heavy shell fire.

Jones, 2/Lt. Reginald Rees

Welsh Guards

Yser Canal, 31st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an advance. When the leading waves were temporarily held up by fire from a blockhouse he pushed up to the obstacle and fired his rifle through the slits, regardless of the danger which confronted him. He then entered the blockhouse himself, dealt with the occupants, and enabled the advance to be continued. He was later badly wounded in the head, having acted throughout the operation with great gallantry and initiative.

[7655

King, 2/Lt. Mark

Coldstream Guards

Sailly, 15th March, 1917. He led his platoon through an intense hostile barrage, displaying the greatest bravery. Later, on reaching the first objective and finding his left flank exposed, he got his men out of the enemy’s front line, formed front to the left, advanced 400 yards, and captured an enemy second line trench, thereby saving a critical situation.

[3642

Leake, Capt. George Ernest Arthur

4/London

Bullecourt, 15th May, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of his company. He showed a splendid example of coolness, disregard of danger, and cheerfulness, and, although wounded, he remained at duty. It was largely owing to his influence that all ranks showed such a splendid spirit under the most intense hostile barrage, which lasted for 14 hours.

[3371

Micklem, Major Charles

Royal Marine Artillery (No. 2 Howitzer)

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

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Miles, Capt. Lancelot George

2/Royal Highlanders

Bernafay Wood, 10th July, 1916. He handled his company with great skill and coolness during a heavy bombardment. He also led his company with great dash in an assault, during which he captured four machine guns. During the attack he was severely wounded by a bomb.

[1368

Moore, Major Harold Edward

No. 1 Signal Coy. (R. Monmouth) R.E.

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

[734

Moore, Lieut.-Colonel Robert Frank, M.C.

1/Notts & Derby

Near St. Christ, W. of the Somme, 22nd March to 2nd April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during lengthy operations. After his C.O. had been killed, he took command of the battalion, which he handled with great skill and judgment, beating off several determined attacks, and when finally compelled to withdraw, doing so in a masterly manner, and with a minimum of casualties. His conduct throughout the operations set a fine example of courage and leadership, and was of great value in maintaining the high morale of the battalion.

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Rosher, Lieut.-Col. John Brenchley, M.C.

10/Durham L.I.

Cantaing, 21st November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On our cavalry being temporarily held up, and whilst the reinforcing infantry were still some way in the rear, he immediately despatched two companies to the assistance of the cavalry, and himself led up a third company as reinforcements. His prompt action immediately resulted in the capture of the objective with slight casualties.

[1624

Bar to D.S.O.

E. of Marcoing, 3rd December, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the enemy attacked in great force positions held by his battalion he displayed the greatest courage and ability, inspiring his men to beat off three attacks. When finally pressed back by superior numbers he reorganised the remnants of the battalion, and advancing, reoccupied the trenches from which he had been temporarily ejected.

Russell, 2/Lt. Robert Tor

Indian Army R/O

In Mesopotamia, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in charging the enemy’s trench, which was strongly held. He then led a bombing attack and cleared 200 yards of the trench. Later, he maintained his position for four hours when reinforcements arrived.

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Sagar, Capt. Arnold Leslie

8/East Lancashire (13/K.R.R.C.)

Trescault, 12th September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer got his company into position for the attack despite heavy shelling, then leading the front wave, he gained his objective. When held up at a strong point, he crawled out with a Lewis gun and one man to a flank, enfilading it with such success that forty prisoners, two machine guns and one trench mortar were captured. During the ensuing thirty-six hours his company beat off three determined counter-attacks with heavy loss. He also led a bombing party, clearing a trench and killing or capturing the whole of the enemy. He showed exceptional qualities as a leader.

[8072

Savory, Squadron-Commander Kenneth Stevens

R.N.A.S.

Constantinople, 14/15 April, 1916. In recognition of his services on the night of 14/15 April, when he carried out a flight to Constantinople and dropped bombs upon points of military importance, returning safely to his base after a long flight in rough and stormy weather.

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Bar to D.S.O.

Constantinople, 9th July, 1917. In recognition of his services on the night of 9th July, when a successful attack was carried out against the Turkish-German fleet lying off Constantinople. When the Goeben, surrounded by warships (including submarines), had been located, the attack was made from a height of 800 feet. Direct hits were obtained on the Goeben and on the other enemy ships near her. Big explosions took place on board them, followed by a heavy conflagration. The War Office at Constantinople was also attacked, and a direct hit obtained.

Sterndale-Bennett, Commander Walter

Royal Naval Division, R.N.V.R.

Beaucourt, 13th November, 1916. He assumed command of and handled his battalion with marked courage and ability. He personally collected a party and bombed the enemy out of part of their second line, where they might have held up the attack.

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Taylor, Capt. Bruce Mitchell, M.C.

1/D.C.L.I.

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

[1932

Thompson, Capt. Arnold John, M.C.

1/Scots Guards

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

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Thompson, Capt. Claude Ernest, M.C.

2/South Lancashire

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

[1038

Treloar, Capt. George Devine

Coldstream Guards

Pilkem Ridge, 31st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on two successive occasions. He led his company across a canal under very heavy barrage, and, finding the only available bridge was broken, he personally secured a mat from the original line, and laid it down for his company to cross, thereby saving great congestion and countless lives. Later, when the regiment on his left was held up by machine-gun fire, he immediately grasped the situation, and pressed forward with another company, finally capturing the position. By his great presence of mind and personal example of gallantry and cheerfulness he kept his company going under the most adverse circumstances.

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Walby, Capt. Herbert Charles, M.C.

4/North Staffordshire (9/Yorkshire L.I.)

Hendecourt, 9th September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry during an attack. He led the support company and eventually came up with the leading waves and took the objective, where he reorganised his men under very heavy fire. In a second attack later in the day his fine example inspired those under him, and when the enemy counter-attacked he personally led forward two platoons to a position from which he could bring fire to bear on them.

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Wenyon, Lieut.-Col. Herbert John

8/Royal West Kent

S.E. of Ypres, 9th September, 1917. He collected a party, and led them through heavy shell fire in a counter-attack upon one of our posts, which had been captured by the enemy, and although the position was exceptionally strong, it was retaken at the first attempt. This was entirely due to Captain Wenyon’s prompt action and the determined energy which he displayed at a critical moment.

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Bar to D.S.O.

Vadencourt Chateau, 21st March to 5th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He organised defences against heavy enemy attacks and held vastly superior numbers of the enemy at bay, inflicting heavy losses on them. He set a very fine example of courage and good leadership.

Willans, Capt. Harry, M.C.

2/Bedford

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

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Wrightson, Lieut. Edward

4/Northumberland Fusiliers

In Italy, 27th October, 1918. On the Piave, in the initial attack, he was left in command of the company, all other officers being killed or wounded. This company had orders to form a defensive flank, but Lieut. Wrightson, seeing that the attack in front was held up by uncut wire, led his company forward, cut a belt of wire by hand under severe machine-gun fire and assisted in taking the first objective. He personally shot down an enemy machine gunner who was causing many casualties. Ultimately his company formed a defensive flank to the brigade, and though losing over 50 in casualties he maintained and even improved his position by enterprise and patrols. On 29th October, he led his company again in an attack over several kilometres, capturing many prisoners and machine guns. Throughout the entire operations he showed exceptional gallantry and marked powers of leadership.

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Yuill, Capt. Harry Hogg, M.C.

R.E.

Awarded 3rd June, 1917.

[3393

D.S.C.

The Distinguished Service Cross, a Naval Decoration, instituted in June 1901, and formerly known as the “Conspicuous Service Cross,” has since October 1914 been awarded for services before the enemy to Officers below the rank of Lieut.-Commander, and to Warrant and subordinate Officers previously eligible. It consists of a Silver Cross with the reverse side plain, and having on the obverse side, in the centre, the Imperial and Royal Cypher, surmounted by the Imperial Crown. Bars may be added for additional acts of gallantry.

Cuckney, Flight-Lieut. Ernest John

R.N.A.S.

Zeebrugge, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and ability when taking part in a raid on the seaplane station.

Bar to D.S.C.

On the 3rd September, 1917, he bombed an enemy submarine, and probably severely damaged her.

[Reg. No. 4360

McGregor, Capt. (Acting Flight-Commr.) Norman Miers

R.N.A.S.

In France, 12th December, 1917. In recognition of his skill and courage in aerial combats. Whilst leading his flight on an offensive sweep he encountered a body of Albatross scouts. In the general fight which ensued he attacked a scout which was engaging one of our machines and drove it down out of control, and it was seen to crash. Act. Flt.-Cdr. McGregor has destroyed several enemy machines, and has led his flight with great dash and judgment.

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Sieveking, Flight-Lieut. Lancelot Giberne

R.N.A.S.

In recognition of services in dropping bombs on enemy railway lines and ammunition dumps on the night of 11/12 July, 1917.

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Simpson, Flight-Capt. George Goodman

R.N.A.S.

For gallantry and able leadership in aerial fighting, notably on the following occasions:—

On 3rd May, 1917, he drove down a hostile aeroplane out of control.

On 11th May, 1917, while on offensive patrol with five other machines, he attacked six hostile aircraft. One of these he brought down out of control, and a few minutes later he attacked another at close range and brought it down in flames.

On 23rd May, 1917, he led a formation of five machines to attack at least twice that number of hostile aeroplanes. Both formations became split up, and a general fight ensued. Five times during the combat he drove off hostile aeroplanes from another of our machines, and one of those which he attacked was seen to go down in a spin.

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M.C.

The Military Cross was instituted as a Decoration on December 28th, 1914, to reward Distinguished Services rendered by Officers of certain ranks in the army in time of war. Bars may be added for additional acts of gallantry. Since August 1st, 1918, it has, like the D.S.O., been awarded for “services in action” only. The Decoration consists of a Cross of Silver, having on each arm the Imperial Crown and bearing in the centre the Royal and Imperial Cypher. The ribbon is white with a purple stripe. Bars are indicated (in undress uniform) by small silver rosettes on the ribbon.

Abel, 2/Lt. James Edgar

6/Royal West Kent

Lateau Wood, 20th November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his company commander became a casualty he assumed command at a critical period and worked his men forward to a strong point, whence the enemy were developing heavy machine-gun fire, and silenced them by concentrated rifle fire. His courage and fine leadership saved many casualties, and enabled the battalion to continue the advance.

Adams, 2/Lt. Arthur Marston

9/Liverpool

E. of Le Vergier, 4/5 May, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion when in charge of reconnoitring patrols and raiding parties, frequently under hazardous conditions. On one occasion he entered an enemy sap, capturing prisoners, and returning without a casualty.

Adams, Lieut. Berthold

25/Northumberland Fusiliers

Poelcappelle, 13th to 16th October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in reorganising his company, having frequently to go over the top from shell hole to shell hole exposed to the enemy’s snipers. He went out and bandaged several wounded who were lying in the open, and remained with his company although wounded.

Adams, 2/Lt. Oliver Haynes

R.G.A.

Westhoek, 16/17 August, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as Forward Observing Officer. Having established an observation post, he went repeatedly through heavy barrages to get information. In addition to this he displayed the utmost gallantry and disregard of personal danger in rendering first aid to wounded infantry men and placing them in a trench for safety before sending up stretcher-bearers.

Adams, 2/Lt. Thomas James

12/Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers

S. of Ardichy, 26th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When some of the enemy gained an entrance into the trench he rushed forward at the head of his men and drove them out, personally killing an officer and several men with the bayonet. He did splendid work.

Bar to M.C.

Gulleghem, October 15th, 1918. During the attack he showed great gallantry. He led his platoon in the face of the heaviest enemy fire and showed great coolness and daring throughout the attack. In the village of Heule, when his company was held up by heavy enemy fire, he personally led an assaulting party, capturing thirteen of the enemy and himself inflicted many casualties upon the enemy. He set a fine example of courage and endurance.

Adams, Lieut. Wilfred Carne

2/Royal Berks

Arras, 17th March, 1917. During a raid on the enemy’s trenches he handled his men in a most gallant manner, and was largely responsible for the success of the raid. Later he assisted in rescuing a wounded officer.

Addison, 2/Lt. Roger

10/East Lancashire

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

Ainge, 2/Lt. David Alfred Lloyd

Att. 2/Royal Welch Fusiliers (S. Reserve)

Les Bœufs, Sailly Saillisel, 1st September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and resource in controlling his company during a determined counter-attack after his company commander had been wounded. He personally held an advanced post with a few men and a Lewis gun, beating off several efforts of the enemy to force a way round his exposed flank. He stuck to his post until dark, and, having collected the rest of his company, established a good line of defence.

Aldous, Lieut. George James

R.A.S.C.

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

Allbury, 2/Lt. William

18/Durham L.I.

W. of Vieux-Berquin, 27th August, 1918. This officer showed great skill and determination in leading his men during an attack, over unknown ground, under heavy machine-gun fire, to an objective which was very oblique to the front of the assembly position, and was not defined by any particular feature. He accomplished his task with great success, capturing a machine gun and its whole detachment. While selecting the line for consolidation he moved about, under very heavy fire, encouraging and steadying the men by his resolute behaviour.

Allen, 2/Lt. Henry Cecil

R.F.A.

Beaucourt, 13th November, 1916. He displayed great courage and determination in laying and repairing a line under heavy fire.

Allerton, 2/Lt. Arthur Russell

8/Liverpool

E. of Ypres, 20th September, 1917. He captured an enemy strong point with his platoon and held it in spite of continual artillery and machine-gun fire. He displayed coolness and self-possession throughout, which had the greatest influence on his men.

Anderson, 2/Lt. Eric Edwin

Irish Guards

Broombeke, 9th October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of his platoon. He attacked a machine-gun position, capturing the two guns, and killed all the garrison. He was responsible for capturing two more machine guns at the first objective. He had previously carried out a very valuable reconnaissance.

Anderson, Capt. David Wilson

6/London

Near Ypres, 20th September, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. By his skilful leadership his company captured all its objectives. When all the other officers became casualties he exposed himself fearlessly to the enemy’s fire, and by his personal encouragement ensured the consolidation of the captured positions and repelled several counter-attacks, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy.

Bar to M.C.

Near Poelcappelle, 3rd October, 1917. In spite of difficult natural conditions and the total absence of all landmarks, he led his company to within 100 yards of the barrage line before an attack. Although his men were being continually bogged, he inspired them by his personal example to push on, and succeeded in capturing a farm held by the enemy. In spite of heavy casualties he fought his way from one position to another until he had gained his objective, which he successfully consolidated and held.

Andrew, Capt. Reginald Barrett William Goldsworthy

15/London

Shafat, 27th December, 1917. During an enemy attack he led his platoon through an intense artillery and machine-gun barrage over very difficult country to render assistance to a battalion at a critical juncture, which, thanks to his timely aid, was able to repulse the enemy attack. His courageous determination and initiative were most praiseworthy.

Bar to M.C.

Wulverghem, 3/4 August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership during an advance. After his company had relieved another battalion he made a personal reconnaissance of the front line, during which he was wounded but remained at duty, and the following night set up his patrols and took up a new line. Later, he made a daylight reconnaissance under enemy fire and obtained accurate information of the position. He showed marked courage and devotion to duty.

Andrews, 2/Lt. Lionel Raymond

5(4)Royal Lancaster

Givenchy, 9th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Finding that a strong party of the enemy had occupied an artillery observation post in rear of the support line, this officer took two men and bombed them out, inflicting casualties and taking prisoners. Then, finding that his company headquarters were over-run by the enemy, he organised a party of bombers and cleared them out, too. His initiative and leadership were of great value.

Andrews, Lieut. Stephenson Arthur

7/Royal Sussex

Ypres, 31st July and 1st August, 1917. He led his company with great gallantry and dash in the attack, gaining all his objectives, consolidating his position, and holding it for two days. He set a splendid example to his men by his coolness under heavy fire.

Bar to M.C.

Near Carnoy, 26th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry. He showed great courage in bombing a strong point from which the enemy were holding up the advance by heavy machine-gun fire. He led a few men forward, captured the gun, and killed five of the crew, enabling the remainder to advance and reach their objective. Throughout the operations from 22nd to 28th August his courage and leadership inspired all under his command.

Appleton, 2/Lt. James

4/Yorkshire L.I.

Greenland Hill (north of Arras), 22/23 September, 1918. He was in charge of the leading wave of the company in a night attack. The enemy shelling was very heavy during the advance, but he rallied the men and was the first to enter the enemy post. He set a fine example of cool courage under fire, and proved himself a leader of great ability. During the consolidation he personally reconnoitred his platoon front and got in touch with troops on his flanks.

Arthur, 2/Lt. Frederick Parle

4/Liverpool

North of Le Cateau, 10/11 October, 1918. In command of a platoon he displayed conspicuous gallantry in wading up to his neck in crossing the Selle River. Subsequently, under heavy fire, he made three journeys to and from battalion headquarters, bringing in reports and exact dispositions of all companies, which had been previously obscure.

Ashdowne, Lieut. Kenneth

3/Essex (5/Leicestershire)

Bois de Riquerval, 11th October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry during the operations. He rendered most valuable assistance to his commanding officer throughout some fourteen hours’ continuous fighting. On several occasions he took charge of parties of his own and of another battalion, reorganising and disposing of them to the best advantage.

Atkin-Berry, Lieut. Henry Gordon

59/Field Coy., R.E.

Pont-sur-Sambre, 7th November, 1918. He was in command of bridging operations over the river Sambre. In spite of enemy rifle fire from the opposite bank he succeeded in constructing a light pontoon bridge for the advancing infantry, showing great gallantry and determination.

Atkinson, Lieut. Edward Arthur

North Irish Horse (5th Cyclist Bn.)

Le Burgue, 22nd August to 1st September, 1918; especially on 23rd August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership during the advance. When the left flank of a battalion was severely threatened, realising the situation, he, of his own initiative, led forward three Lewis gun teams under heavy fire and brought them into action, nullifying the attempts of the enemy, and enabling the battalion to hold its position.

Bacon, Capt. Douglas Charles

2(20)London

E. of Flesquieres, 27th September, 1918. For most conspicuous gallantry and resource during the attack. He led his company with great dash in the attack, capturing a battery of field guns, fifteen machine guns, and ninety prisoners. Subsequently he organised and took charge of the line held by three companies of his battalion, and two platoons of another. He kept battalion headquarters fully informed throughout the day. Although both his flanks were exposed, he held the line under heavy enemy artillery and machine-gun fire for twenty-four hours, during which period he repulsed two counter-attacks. He did splendid work.

Bailey, 2/Lt. Herbert Packer

3/East Surrey

Near St. Eloi, 7th June, 1917. He displayed the greatest gallantry in handling a Stokes gun, following the first line infantry up to the final objective, where he consolidated later in the day. He showed great judgment, and was instrumental in repelling an enemy counter-attack by the skilful use of his gun.

Bailey, Capt. John Vernon Moncas

Royal Army Ordnance Corps

Blargies, 19th to 21st May, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the enemy aeroplanes bombed the ammunition depot, this officer voluntarily remained in the face of heavy fire to uncouple and save half an ammunition train, the remainder of which was already alight. With the aid of another officer and some men he got the salvaged portion of the train away to comparative safety. His gallantry and coolness were of great service.

Ball, Capt. Arthur Hugh

R.G.A.

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

Ball, Capt. Frank Leslie

8/East Yorks

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

Ball, 2/Lt. Gerald Harman

Machine Gun Corps

Arleux, 19th February, 1918. He was in command of a machine-gun post which the enemy attempted to raid under cover of an intense bombardment. His machine gun was put out of action by a shell, and the enemy succeeded in entering the trench. He at once engaged them, and after severe hand-to-hand fighting drove them out without any casualties among his own men. He handled a very awkward situation with the greatest coolness and courage.

Ball, Capt. Sidney Charles

5/Royal Lancaster

N.E. of Poelcappelle, 26th October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of his company in an attack. Under difficult conditions of ground and heavy fire from “pill-boxes” he pushed forward reinforcements to the gaps caused by casualties to the battalion. When the battalion had lost all its officers he rallied the men and reorganised the line.

Ball, Capt. Thomas Harold

5/Leicestershire

Near Etroeugnt, 7th November, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership during the advance. He led his company forward with such dash that he surprised an enemy field battery. The company captured over 20 prisoners, killed six of the enemy and captured or killed all the horses.

Ball, 2/Lt. William Arthur

5/Lincolnshire

Near Ecoust, 21st March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when he was the senior company officer left. He was put in command of the remnants of four companies, about seventy men, and throughout the subsequent four days’ fighting displayed the greatest skill, coolness and courage in organising successive defensive positions. His own personal example inspired the men to great efforts, and to a great extent contributed to their steadfastness.

Banting, Capt. Arthur Digby

250th Siege Battery, R.G.A.

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

Bardsley, Lieut. Albert

12/Loyal North Lancashire

Givenchy, 9th to 16th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer handled his transport most efficiently throughout eight days’ operations. Each night supplies had to be brought up under heavy shell fire, and when water pumps were broken by shelling he quickly organised another system of supply, which necessitated his constant supervision, having to keep water carts on the move to avoid shell fire. His coolness and cheerfulness were a great asset.

Bare, Capt. Alfred Raymond

1/Loyal North Lancashire

Awarded 3rd June 1917.

Barkas, 2/Lt. Geoffrey de Gruchy

1/London

Spectrum Trench, 7/8 October, 1916. He showed marked courage and initiative during the consolidation of the position. He established a bombing post on his exposed flank and maintained his position for 32 hours until relieved.

Barker, Capt. Rowland Francis

2/Worcestershire

E. of Ypres, 25th September, 1917. He commanded his company with great skill and gallantry during an enemy attack. His tactical dispositions were sound, and he showed great determination and initiative. He had the most responsible position, and continued to hold it, though his right flank was enveloped. He set a splendid example to his men.

Barnes, 2/Lt. Alfred Douglas

23/London

Graincourt, 9th December, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an advanced post, which was repeatedly attacked by large numbers of the enemy. Time after time they obtained a footing in it, only to be driven out. He went about calmly encouraging the men, and organising counter-attacks, and was fighting continuously for six hours. His conduct throughout was a splendid example to all ranks.

Barnes, Lieut. Reginald Charles

4/York & Lancaster

Bullecourt, 3rd May, 1917. He twice led his men against the enemy’s trenches, and rallied men of his own and other units under very heavy fire.

Barnett, Lieut. Raimond Austin

1/Artists

S. of Marcoing, 30th December, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led a bombing party with great determination and drove back the enemy, who were occupying part of our lines. He inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy and re-established the position.

Baron, 2/Lt. Frank Oseland

4/South Lancashire ( /London)

Neuville Vitasse, 7/8 April, 1917. When in command of a patrol he penetrated the enemy’s front line and brought back valuable information, owing to which a serious obstacle to the advance was greatly diminished.

Barrett, Capt. Wilfrid Morris

12/London

Neuville Vitasse, 9th April, 1917. Although wounded in the head, he continued to lead his company with the utmost gallantry until they reached their objective. He then organised the position and continued to superintend for some time.

Barrow, Lieut. Thomas Henry

22/London

Near Tournai, 7th November, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Whilst he was bringing his company up to the front line on a very dark night they came under very heavy shell fire, which inflicted several casualties to his company, he himself being wounded. He nevertheless carried on for two hours, and then after reporting that the relief was complete he reported to the aid-post.

Barton, 2/Lt. Guy Stanley

1/Royal Welch Fusiliers

Festubert, 16th May, 1915. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, when attacking with three bombers houses occupied by the enemy. On the morning of the 17th May he was wounded and sent down to the base, but, hearing on his way that the grenade company was without an officer, he refused to go any further and returned to take command.

Bate, Lieut. Herbert Roland

6/Manchester (19/Royal Sussex)

Wargnies, 4th November, 1918. He took over command of his company on the 2nd November, 1918, and led it with great gallantry and judgment throughout the attack. It was due to his fine leadership through heavy enemy barrage that such great success was won.

Bate, Capt. Robert Edmund de Breteuil

5/York & Lancaster

Gommecourt, 27th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy attack. He led a bombing party composed of brigade headquarter details to a threatened point in the line, and held up the enemy by attacks for two days, showing a fine example of courage and coolness.

Bates, 2/Lt. Frederick Percy

4/Oxford & Bucks L.I.

S. of Asiago, Italy, 26th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a raid. He led his platoon with marked skill and determination, himself accounting for several of the enemy. Having cleared up the whole of the area allotted to him, he, although wounded in the shoulder, gave valuable assistance to the platoon on his flanks.

Batzer, 2/Lt. Robert John

10/London (1/Artists)

Tilloy, 27th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer led his company with great dash in an attack on a village, pushed through it, and captured a machine gun, which he turned on the enemy. Throughout the operations he set a fine example and led his company successfully, owing to previous personal reconnaissances made under fire.

Baylis, 2/Lt. Roland Harry

7/Royal West Surrey

Bray-Corbie Road, 8th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and initiative during an attack. He commanded the support platoon of the leading company, and on reaching his objective found his right flank open. On his own initiative he worked round, and in the face of heavy machine-gun fire twice led his men to the attack, knocking out four enemy machine guns and capturing about twenty-five prisoners. His splendid work enabled the troops on his right to continue their advance.

Bayzand, 2/Lt. Geoffrey

Coldstream Guards

Near Houthoulst Forest, 9th October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of the battalion forward party advancing in rear of the leading battalion. Later, he was in charge of all carrying parties, and successfully brought up material and water in spite of continuous shelling and the almost impassable condition of the ground. Fresh carrying parties were detailed each time, but he took charge of each one.

Bar to M.C.

S. of Gavrelle, 27/28 February, 1918. When in command of a party raiding the enemy trenches, he led his men close up under our barrage, which had the effect of avoiding casualties to his party and of surprising the enemy to a far greater degree than otherwise would have been the case. He showed fine judgment in deciding when the object of the raid had been attained and in ordering the withdrawal at the earliest possible moment, he himself being the last to return to our trenches. His courage, powers of leadership, and ability were beyond all praise, and contributed largely to the initial success of the raid.

Beal, Capt. Leonard Frank

2/Bedford

Pozieres, 7th to 9th August, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry during operations. He consolidated his position under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, and got into touch with the troops on his right. In spite of shell-fire he rendered a most useful report with map. He had previously done fine work in consolidating and holding a position in a wood under very difficult circumstances.

Beaton, 2/Lt. Grover Cleveland

143rd Siege Battery, R.G.A.

Near Villers-Faucon, 17th September, 1918. When a section of his battery, situated several hundred yards off, was subjected to a heavy mustard gas and high explosive bombardment, and the command post, in which two officers were hit, he at once went to their assistance, and although himself suffering from the effects of the gas, carried one officer, who had been mortally wounded, to a place of safety, and then returned and assisted the other officer, who had also been wounded, out of danger. He then returned a third time, rallied the men and ensured that every possible precaution was taken. He showed the greatest gallantry and pluck.

Beesley, Lieut. Herbert

5/Lancashire Fusiliers

Wieltje, 31st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack. With great gallantry he pushed forward to the furthest objective of the Brigade, under heavy machine-gun and rifle fire. When the enemy counter-attacked, though twice wounded, he continued to hold his post on the flank until relieved. He showed a quick grasp of the situation and great courage and coolness.

Beetham, Lieut. George Clarence

5/York & Lancaster

Havrincourt, 20th November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his men with great determination in an attack under heavy machine-gun fire. He rushed an enemy machine gun and captured it, together with the whole team. He then reorganised his men and captured the final objective, taking over sixty prisoners.

Belcher, Lieut. Arthur Edward Irving

2/Yorkshire

Near Ridge Wood, 8th May, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while in command of the company in close support. Thanks to his coolness and good leadership his line was held intact, although the enemy had forced the front line. He also very gallantly led his company in a counter-attack later in the day.

Bell, Capt. David Cockburn

9/Middlesex (R.F.C.)

In Italy, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When on observation duty, together with another officer, in a balloon, which was set on fire by an enemy machine, he remained in the burning balloon endeavouring at very great risk to himself to get his companion, who had been rendered insensible by a bullet wound in the head, overboard in his parachute. Being unable to do this, he was compelled to abandon his companion, whose death was subsequently found to have been due to the bullet wound, and to jump from the burning balloon.

Bell, 2/Lt. Henry Leonard

1/London

Near Fremicourt, 24th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He went forward with a Lewis gun and two men when the enemy were about to attack. By carefully ranging his gun he succeeded in putting a number of the enemy out of action and in breaking up their attack. Later in the day, when his company commander became a casualty, he took command, and led his men with marked skill.

Bennett, 2/Lt. Eugené Paul

2/Worcestershire

Awarded 1st January, 1916.

Benson, 2/Lt. Thomas Norman

5(4)Gloucester

Knoll, 24/25 April, 1917. He handled his company with great skill and courage under most critical conditions. He withdrew his men in the face of heavy fire with slight casualties. By his personal bravery and determination he set a fine example to those under him.

Bentley, 2/Lt. Alfred

4/Norfolk

Ypres, 11th August, 1917. He led the assaulting platoons of his company in a most gallant manner to the recapture of a strong point which was affording the enemy an important advantage over our lines of communication. By his coolness and fine personal example under most trying circumstances all subsequent attempts by the enemy to recapture the strong point were frustrated. During the afternoon he went out on patrol and captured two of the enemy from a concrete emplacement, which was afterwards of great tactical value, and the following night, although wounded and seriously gassed, he extricated a number of officers from a dug-out who had been gassed at the same time as himself.

Berliner, Capt. Philip Barnett

7/London

Malard Wood, 8th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He was leading his company with great determination through the enemy’s front lines when he was severely wounded in the leg, but he struggled on for a thousand yards with the help of his runner, encouraging and directing his men. All the other officers had become casualties, and his courage and endurance were of particular value to the success of the attack.

Bernays, Capt. John Stewart Noall

6/Leicestershire

Eaucourt L’Abbaye, 25th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry. When an enemy counter-attack was launched on his company, his swift appreciation of the situation and skilful handling of his men under heavy fire, saved a very doubtful situation. Later, he again displayed great ability during an attack, and throughout the whole operations his courage and cheerfulness set a fine example to all ranks (at Beaulencourt, 1st September, 1918).

Bertie, Capt. Alberic Willoughby

R.F.A.

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

Besch, 2/Lt. Roy Cressy Frederick

1/Artists

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

Bessant, 2/Lt. John Archibald

R.E.

Leipzig Salient, 21st August, 1916. He laid out and superintended the construction of 250 yards of communication trench up to the captured enemy trenches. He got the work completed by daylight. The whole work was carried out under heavy shell fire.

Black, Lieut. James

Irish Guards

Broombeke, 7th to 10th October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as Adjutant during three days’ operations. When the trenches of one of the support companies were being blown to pieces he went from battalion headquarters and led the company forward into a new position.

Blackhurst, 2/Lt. Sydney

7/London

S.E. of Ypres, 7th June, 1917. He led his company with the greatest gallantry and determination to their objective. Although wounded in three places, he disregarded his wounds until the objective had been consolidated three hours later, although they were sufficiently severe to justify him not remaining on duty. He set a splendid example of courage and determination, which had an immense moral effect on his men.

Blake, Major Charles Edwin Norman

R.F.A.

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

Blanchard, 2/Lt. Henry Claude Allan

1/Artists

Near Westrooseteke Ridge, 30/31 October, 1917. When owing to casualties the command of the company devolved upon him he remained at his post for six hours after he was severely wounded, and although in great pain established communication with the company in support and refused to leave until reinforcements arrived.

Blundell, Lieut. Douglas Roper

20/London

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

Bond, 2/Lt. Gerald Aubrey

3/County of London Yeomanry

E. of Ypres, 2nd to 11th August, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on several occasions when bringing up rations and material to the front line on pack animals, over very difficult country and under almost continuous shell fire. In spite of casualties to animals and a stampede caused by shells, he never failed to deliver the whole of the stores. Throughout he set a very fine example to his men.

Bone, Capt. Frederick Howard

2/Wiltshire

Morchies, 22nd to 25th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He formed a defensive flank with half his company, and with the remainder reinforced the front line, inflicting severe losses on the enemy and holding them in check for many hours. He subsequently withdrew, and, although in an exhausted state, helped with the reorganisation of the battalion. He showed untiring energy and great coolness in the face of overwhelming numbers.

Boon, 2/Lt. Ernest George Fred

R.G.A.

Near Ypres, 22nd October, 1917. During a bombardment a shell hit a stack of shells, exploding some and setting fire to the cartridges. At great personal risk and under fire the whole time, he succeeded in extinguishing the fire before it spread to a pile of fused shells.

Boret, 2/Lt. John Auguste

4/Royal West Surrey (R.F.C.)

In France, August and September, 1917, For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on many occasions. He has taken part in forty-one night bombing raids, many of which were carried out at a very low altitude and in bad weather. He has successfully inflicted considerable damage upon his objectives.

Bourdillon, Lieut. Tom Lewis

8/K.R.R.C.

Switch Trench, 15th September, 1916. Although wounded, he led his company with great courage and initiative, and organised the consolidation of the position gained.

Box, 2/Lt. Kenneth James

3/Yorkshire L.I.

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

Boyton, 2/Lt. Jack Lyons

5/Leicestershire

Epehy, 21st March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while employed as battalion intelligence officer during an enemy attack. He was continuously in the battalion observation post, whence he kept in touch with both front-line companies and sent back reports hourly to battalion headquarters. In the evening he made a reconnaissance and gained valuable information as to the enemy dispositions and the position of the battalion on the left. He performed his duties with much courage and ability.

Brachi, Lieut. Maurice

3/London Field Co., R.E.

Vimy Ridge, 21st May, 1916. For conspicuous ability and good personal example and care in organising a combined R.E. and Infantry party to occupy advanced trenches under very heavy fire.

Brealy, 2/Lt. Samuel George

6/Royal Fusiliers

E. of Ypres, 31st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty whilst acting as Liaison Officer. He showed the greatest courage and initiative in obtaining valuable information under intense machine-gun and shell fire. It was owing to his gallantry and dash that the leading battalions were kept in touch with one another, and thus greatly contributed to the success of the operation.

Brenchley, 2/Lt. John

4/Coldstream Guards

Near Boesinghe, 27th to 31st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty whilst putting out bridges across a canal. It was entirely due to his untiring and gallant efforts that the bridges were kept in repair, in spite of frequent breaks by hostile shell fire, and that they were in a serviceable condition by zero hour, in good time for our attack.

Brewer, Capt. Charles Herbert

2/Bedfordshire (R.A.F.)

In France, 10/11 March, 1918. He set out to make a special railway reconnaissance, and though the weather conditions became very bad he continued his task with the greatest determination. His engine began to fail when he was a long distance over the enemy’s lines. By skilful piloting he succeeded in crossing the enemy’s trenches, but the machine crashed in “No Man’s Land,” and turned completely over. Heavy machine-gun fire was opened by the enemy, and though his jaw was broken he extricated the observer, who was pinned under the machine and was unconscious, and dragged him to a shell-hole in the face of the enemy’s fire. He showed splendid courage and resource.

Broadbridge, Capt. Myles O’Brien

8/Devonshire

Awarded 1st January, 1916.

Broatch, 2/Lt. Percy

32/Northumberland Fusiliers

E. of Hargicourt, 26th August, 1917. He led his men to attack and got into action on the final objective in a very short time. Although half his men became casualties he kept his mortars in action and supplied with ammunition, until relieved three days later. It was only owing to his brilliant leadership and cheerful example that the mortars were kept in action.

Bromfield, 2/Lt. Frank Larden

1/East Lancashire

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

Brooke, 2/Lt. Cecil Bernard

Machine Gun Corps

Cambrai, 20th November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took command of a party of infantry who had lost their officers and senior N.C.O.s and led them forward to the objective. He also brought his machine guns into action in spite of heavy casualties.

Brooke, 2/Lt. Leonard

4/Loyal North Lancashire

E. of Ypres, 20th to 25th September, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as intelligence officer during an action. He established an observation post in a commanding and conspicuous position, and worked under heavy shell fire throughout a critical period, having only one signaller left out of his party. Later, he found himself the only officer in the front line, and took command until the battalion was relieved, showing marked coolness and contempt of danger.

Brooks, Capt. Douglas Cecil Jack

9/Welch Fusiliers

Awarded 4th June, 1917.

Brown, Capt. Alfred John

6/Royal Sussex (R.F.C.)

In France, 2nd March, 1918. While on patrol work he and his patrol attacked two enemy two-seater machines, one of which was driven down out of control, the other being seriously damaged. On the following day he attacked a hostile reconnaissance machine, which he forced to land in our lines. On a later occasion he volunteered to attack a hostile aerodrome in foggy weather. He dropped four bombs from a height of 200 feet, which blew in the sides of one of the hangars, and then attacked horse and motor transport on the road, finally engaging enemy troops in the main street of a village with machine-gun fire. He has shown great skill and daring as a leader of offensive patrol.

Brown, 2/Lt. Andrew Terras

3/West Yorkshire

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

Brown, 2/Lt. Ernest Bertram

5/South Staffordshire

Bucquoy, 13/14 March, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led two platoons into the enemy’s lines, and maintained his position until ordered to retire. He assisted to bring in several wounded men under heavy fire, and throughout set a splendid example to his men.

Brown, Capt. Harold Gladstone

8/York & Lancaster

E. of Ypres, 18th September. 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of a raiding party. He led his party against an enemy strong point, and was the first to enter it, shooting two of the enemy with his revolver and bayonetting a third. Though under fire from another strong point he very coolly made a careful reconnaissance of both positions, and brought back valuable information. He set a magnificent example of coolness under fire to his men, and it was largely due to his initiative and energy that the operations were successful.

Brown, Lieut Sydney

6/Northumberland Fusiliers

Poeilly, 21st to 23rd March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer handled his company with skill and resource for some ten days’ fighting, until he was wounded. When in battalion reserve he made several counter-attacks, and closed a gap in the right flank. His company found the rearguard at the crossing of a river, and it was mainly due to his leading that the enemy was held off while the retirement was being effected.

Brown, 2/Lt. Walter James

4/South Lancashire

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

Browne, Lieut. Aubrey George

4/Norfolk (1/M.G.C.)

N. of Fresnoy, 24th September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry while in charge of a battery of eight machine guns, which he got into action under very heavy shell and machine-gun fire. He then pushed forward under intense machine-gun fire, and did splendid work in repelling a vigorous counter-attack launched by the enemy.

Bryson, 2/Lt. George

1/Cameron Highlanders

Near Berthancourt, 18th September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry in command of his platoon. Under heavy machine-gun fire he charged and knocked out a machine gun which was holding up the advance and captured the gun crew, thus enabling his men to reach the second objective.

Bryson, Capt. Robert Edwards

12/Scottish Rifles (R.A.F.)

St. Quentin, 21st March, 1918. When on contact patrol work he was subjected to the most severe machine-gun and rifle fire from the ground, and received a serious wound. Despite this, and the most adverse weather conditions, he succeeded in locating the enemy positions, landing his machine safely behind our lines and bringing back most valuable information. By his disregard of personal danger and unfailing devotion to duty he has set a splendid example to all ranks.

Bullpitt, 2/Lt. James

1/Machine Gun Corps

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

Burbury, 2/Lt. Arthur Vivian

2/Yorkshire (R.F.C.)

Caftet Wood, 15th September, 1916. When observing from a balloon at a height of 3,000 ft. the cable was cut by a shell. He destroyed his papers, ripped the balloon, a most difficult operation in the air, and then got down in his parachute.

Burder, 2/Lt. Claud Vernon

8/Middlesex

Near Westhoek, 16th August, 1917. He led his company through heavy shell fire to an exposed position with great gallantry and ability. Though short of ammunition and suffering many casualties, by his fine example he inspired his men, and held the position until relieved. He sent in most valuable information, and set a splendid example of courage and resolution.

Burmann, Lieut. Robert Moyle

Adjutant, 2/Border

Awarded 1st January, 1916.

Burroughs, Capt. Percy William

24/London

Aveluy Wood, 6/7 April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He constantly displayed the utmost courage in visiting all his posts and looking after his men during heavy enemy machine-gun and shell fire. By his skilful dispositions he successfully maintained his line against repeated attacks, although for nearly six hours his left flank was unprotected. Finally he counter-attacked at a critical time, capturing two machine guns and many prisoners. He set a splendid example of courage and cheerfulness which greatly inspired all ranks with him.

Burton, Lieut. Ralph Withers

1/East Surrey (M.G.C.)

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

Buttfield, 2/Lt. Leonard Frank

Bucks Battn. Oxford & Bucks L.I.

Near St. Julien, 26th August, 1917. In an attack when his company officers had become casualties he took command, reorganised the men, and consolidated the positions won, and held the line until relieved. He showed complete disregard for personal safety, and his good leading contributed largely to the success of the attack.

Cahill, Capt. John Archibald

2/Royal Berkshire

Moislains Ridge, 4th March, 1917. He took command of his company and successfully repelled a strong enemy counter-attack. He set a magnificent example to his men.

Campbell, 2/Lt. Andrew

R.F.A.

Bucquoy Rusieux, 25th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer showed initiative and resource when in charge of an ammunition dump. Having no 18-pdr. ammunition, he went and found another dump, which had been deserted, under fire. He commandeered a train, loaded it up, and by this means kept the batteries of the division supplied.

Campbell, Lieut. Guy

Motor Machine Gun Corps

Awarded 1st January, 1916.

Campbell, 2/Lt. Stanley Victor

4/Border

Templeux to Demuin, 21st to 31st March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty throughout ten days of severe fighting, and until finally wounded. He invariably displayed the utmost courage and a total disregard of personal danger. On one day he twice led a counter-attack, causing heavy casualties to the enemy and holding up their advance for a considerable time. Later, he fought a magnificent rearguard action, his fine example inspiring all with him to do their utmost.

Cannon, Major Herbert Cooper

6/Royal West Surrey

Awarded 14th January, 1916.

Capper, 2/Lt. Ernest Raphael

3/Essex

S.E. of Monchy-le-Preux, 3rd August, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. After the enemy had secured a footing in a portion of our trench he organised a bombing attack with his platoon and cleared them out, and when his original bombers had sustained casualties and were too tired to throw bombs accurately he collected a fresh squad of men from another unit and attacked again. His excellent leading, clear orders, and great coolness under fire very largely contributed to the success of the attack.

Card, 2/Lt. Arthur Henry

12/Middlesex

Trones Wood, 14th July, 1916. He led the left half of the line which cleared a wood of the enemy, capturing a strong point and a machine gun. He retained control over his men under most difficult circumstances. He has also carried out most useful reconnaissances.

Carnelley, Lieut. Herbert

R.E

Escaut Canal, 1/2 October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in charge of a party of sappers employed on reconstructing a partially destroyed footbridge across the canal. In spite of rifle fire from the opposite bank, he carried on the work with great determination until he was severely wounded.

Carr, Capt. Leslie George

4(1)London

Fremicourt Area, 24th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He remained behind with his Lewis gun till his company had taken up a new position, covering the withdrawal and inflicting heavy losses on the enemy at close range. On each occasion, when he rejoined his company, he immediately reorganised and gave battle. During the whole operations he showed great ability and coolness under very difficult conditions.

Bar to M.C.

Grey Farm, 10th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a hostile attack, when, with two companies, he held on to a position and covered the retirement of the battalion until it was complete. With great skill he then withdrew his men through a gap in the enemy’s lines, and succeeded in rejoining the battalion without the loss of a man.

Carr, Capt. Mathew

2/Royal Scots Fusiliers

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

Bar to M.C.

Awarded 1st. January, 1919.

Carter, Lieut. Henry William

5/Royal West Surrey

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

Cassels, 2/Lt. James Stuart

9/Royal Sussex

Beaumont Hamel, 3rd September, 1916. He was for many hours under very heavy shell fire, and when the second and third waves failed to reach their objectives, he greatly assisted his company commander in reorganising the men for another attack. He displayed great coolness and utter contempt for danger.

Cattell, Capt. Alfred George

24/London

Le Forrest and St. Pierre Vaast Wood, 30th August and 2nd September, 1918. For marked gallantry and good work. On both occasions he led his company in the attack and gained the objectives, taking prisoners, capturing one 77 mm. gun and a number of machine guns. Although his right flank was exposed and dangerously threatened, he held on to and personally superintended the consolidation of the positions gained.

Cawley, Lieut. James Donald

80th Battery, 15th Brigade, R.F.A.

Forest of Mormal, 4th November, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, while the battery was firing a barrage in support of the attack under heavy fire. One gun received a direct hit, three gunners being wounded. He at once went and attended to the wounded, carrying them one by one to a safe place. He then returned to the battery, and by his coolness and determination kept the men’s morale at a high level under trying conditions.

Chandler, Capt. Alfred Leonard

R.A.S.C.

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

Chandler, Capt. Cecil William

8/Royal Munster Fusiliers

Guillemont, 3rd September, 1916. Although wounded, he led his men and beat off repeated enemy attacks, displaying great courage and initiative throughout.

Chapman, 2/Lt. Basil Edmund

5(8)Norfolk

Ypres, 13/14 August, 1917. When an enemy gas shell penetrated the roof of a shelter in which seven officers were sleeping, he, although seriously affected by the gas, climbed through a hole in the roof and eventually managed to extricate these officers, who had been gassed at the same time as himself. He showed splendid gallantry and devotion to duty.

Chatterton, Lieut. Richard

R.G.A.

Berkili Ford, Salonica, 17th to 19th September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when the section was under heavy shell fire and gas. During the whole of the enemy bombardment he walked out in the open from gun to gun encouraging the detachment.

Cheel, 2/Lt. Edgar Stacey

3/Royal West Kent

Somme, 22nd March to 2nd April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy advance. When most of the officers in the battalion had become casualties, he collected all men near him and organised them for defence. Throughout his work was of a high order, and he was of great service to his acting battalion commander.

Cheverton, Major Thomas Bird

R.F.A.

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

Child, Capt. Arthur James

1/Artists (R.F.C.)

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

Chilvers, 2/Lt. Joseph Ernest

3/East Kent (att. 7th)

Ronssoy, 18th to 25th September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and ability during the operations. After his company commander had been wounded, he assumed command, and, during the advance, with a small party, crawled forward and dealt with an enemy machine gun which had been causing casualties. Throughout the whole of the operations, though twice wounded, he displayed great courage and initiative.

Christie, Capt. John Fairfax

1/Herts

E. of Amiens, 26th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer’s company covered the retirement of two brigades, and was then sent back by him as ordered. He himself remained with one man, and noticing that the division on the right was being heavily pressed, he took a Lewis gun up to a position where he could enfilade the enemy, and with the man to carry spare drums, inflicted severe casualties, bringing them to a halt. The following day he organised a delaying action and held up an attack. Throughout the ten days’ operations until he was wounded he did much good work.

Class, Lieut. Herbert Rudolph

5/Royal Warwick

Moated Grange, 1st July, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry. Throughout an intense bombardment, which wrecked the defences, he moved about with utter contempt of danger, encouraging his men. He materially assisted in reorganising the defences and in repelling the enemy’s infantry.

Clively, Major Richard Constantine

16/Tank Corps

Quennemont Copse, September 29th, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and excellent leadership. When the situation was obscure, and it was obvious that the attack had miscarried, and the enemy was holding the line in strength only 500 yards in front, he held a conference with the infantry company commanders, and under heavy shell and machine-gun fire organised a fresh attack to endeavour to reach the start line. He distributed his tanks amongst the infantry, and by his coolness set a splendid example to all ranks.

Cock, 2/Lt. Geoffrey Hornblower

General List and R.F.C.

On the Gapaard—Oostaverne Road, 6th June, 1917. On many occasions he showed great courage and determination in attacking and destroying hostile aircraft, and in dispersing hostile troops from a low altitude. His skill as a formation leader has set a fine example to the other pilots of his squadron.

Codd, 2/Lt. Cyril Joseph Charles

14/Durham L.I. (Machine Gun Corps)

Regha Trench, 23rd to 31st October, 1916. He displayed great courage and determination during the consolidation of the position, and by skilful handling of his guns was instrumental in repelling two counter-attacks.

Coke, 2/Lt. Edward

R.F.A.

Lombartzyde, 10th July, 1917. As artillery Liaison Officer, at a time when all communication with his artillery group was severed, he made repeated attempts to restore the connection, and personally crossed a river under heavy fire in his efforts to mend the cable and to lay fresh ones. He showed the greatest gallantry and disregard of danger throughout the operations, and only desisted from his efforts on receiving the direct order from his headquarters to do so.

Cole, Lieut. Gordon James

17/Rifle Brigade

N. of Fampoux, 23rd March, 1918. When the enemy had forced an entrance into the front line trench and were bombing along it, and the situation appeared to be critical, he went forward from headquarters to reconnoitre. He collected all available men and formed a defensive flank and then organised and took part in a counter-attack which drove out the enemy and completely re-established the position. He showed splendid skill and resource in a most difficult situation.

Cole, 2/Lt. William Maurice

5/Leicester

Near Le Touret, 9/10 June, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led a patrol in daylight to the enemy’s lines, crawled through three belts of wire, surrounded, with three of his men, an enemy organised shell-hole and tried to take the sentry prisoner. The man resisted, and the noise disturbed an enemy machine-gun post close by, so they shot him for identification. Next day he again led a daylight patrol and gained valuable knowledge of the enemy’s movements, locating several posts and the time at which they were manned.

Coleman, 2/Lt. George Herbert

5/Liverpool

Near Railway Wood, 4/5 March, 1917. In leading two separate bombing attacks against the enemy, he remained to the last superintending the withdrawal of his party, and then carried a wounded man back to safety under heavy fire.

Coles, Lieut. Edgar Lermitte

5/Royal West Surrey

Tara Hill, 23rd August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and energy during the attack. On reaching his objective in command of a company, he was senior officer left in the battalion, and supervised the reorganisation practically single-handed, completing it in a very short time, though the men were tired and inexperienced. He showed fine determination under trying conditions.

Collins, 2/Lt. John Edmund

22/London

Metz, 23rd March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion when fighting a rearguard action. Although his platoon suffered many casualties, and was almost surrounded, by his disregard of danger and skilful leadership he held up the enemy for three hours, at a time when delay was of the greatest importance. His gallant conduct undoubtedly saved the battalion and enabled the withdrawal to be completed.

Colvin, Capt. Alexander

5/Essex

Gaza, 26th March, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his company with great dash and gallantry in an attack upon a strongly fortified redoubt, which he successfully captured, and afterwards thoroughly reorganised and consolidated the position. On the following day he displayed great coolness when in command of a portion of our front line trench.

Comber, 2/Lt. Turner

9/Essex

W. of Albert, 27th March, 1918. When in command of a company he repulsed with heavy loss the numerous determined attacks launched by the enemy against his position, though the latter was enfiladed by machine-gun fire from both flanks. His gallantry and able leadership merited the highest praise.

Bar to M.C.

Near Manancourt, on the night of 5th September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and determination. He went forward and took command of a company that had got separated from the battalion during the attack and lost all its officers except one. Having collected the company together in the pitch darkness he got it into position. Although much fatigued the men led by him gained their objective, killing many of the enemy and taking a number of prisoners and machine guns. He behaved splendidly.

Conibeer, 2/Lt. Ralph William

3/East Surrey

Boursies, 23/24 October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations. He led his platoon forward with great skill and gained his objective in face of determined enemy opposition. After he was wounded he would not leave his platoon until he had handed over a thoroughly well organised defensive position. His conduct throughout was most praiseworthy.

Conran, Capt. Edward Dennis

2/Royal Munster Fusiliers

Awarded 3rd June, 1916.

Bar to M.C.

Le Catelet, 4th October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry, determination and resource when in command of a platoon in the attack. By his cheerfulness and complete disregard of danger he set a good example to all under his command, He materially assisted the attack on Villers Ferme on 6th October, 1918, by outflanking the enemy and bombing down his trench.

Cooke, 2/Lt. Michael James

3/Norfolk

Near Lagnicourt, 21st March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a hostile attack, when the expeditious manner in which he moved the Lewis guns of his company to its threatened flank was largely responsible for holding up the enemy’s advance. Throughout the action he commanded his men, under extremely heavy fire, with the greatest courage and skill until severely wounded.

Cooke, 2/Lt. Philip Andrew

8/K.R.R.C.

Roclincourt, 1/2 July, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry when the enemy exploded a large mine, destroying part of our defences. He at once organised bombers, drove off the enemy, and greatly assisted in the consolidation of the position under heavy fire.

Coop, 2/Lt. Richard Wallace

R.F.A.

Ypres, 16th August, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as F.O.O. He sent back valuable information under very great difficulties. He had to fall back under the enemy counter-attack, but was one of the last to return, and narrowly escaped capture.

Cooper, 2/Lt. Edward Priestly

1/East Yorks

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

Cooper, 2/Lt. Thomas Charles

11/Royal Lancaster

Bourlon Wood, 25th November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He assisted greatly in the capture of the final objective, and continually rallied men of various units and held his position against counter-attacks. He set a splendid example of courage to his men.

Cormack, 2/Lt. Arthur Richard

Machine Gun Corps

Hermies, Villers-au-Flos, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, when he commanded his section so well that his guns wiped out the personnel of three machine guns and silenced two others; and when he retired his section without loss, after waiting until the enemy was within 100 yards of him, enabled the garrison of a village to get clear. Again, when his battery made a fine stand, his calm forethought and determination were prominent.

Cornish, 2/Lt. George Mervin

Grenadier Guards

Les Bœufs, 15th September, 1916. Though twice wounded and streaming with blood, he continued to lead in the advance. Not till after the trench was firmly in our hands did he allow himself to be taken to the dressing station.

Correll, 2/Lt. Charles Edward

5/Yorks

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

Corry, 2/Lt. John Edgar

3/Royal West Surrey

S. of Meteren, 12th to 14th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He twice led counter-attacks with great dash against the enemy to restore the situation. Owing to his courage and cheerfulness, many attacks by the enemy were completely repulsed. He has previously done fine work.

Cottam, Capt. Algernon Edward

2/East Surrey

W. of Bapaume, 21st to 23rd August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He made frequent reconnaissances to the front over ground swept by artillery, machine-gun and rifle fire, and in spite of thick mist and other difficulties, he obtained important information of the positions occupied by the enemy. Throughout two days’ operations he showed a splendid example of courage and initiative and untiring energy.

Courtauld, Capt. Stephen Lewis

1/Worcester (M.G.C.)

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

Coxhead, 2/Lt. Henry Jessop

13/Royal Sussex

Awarded 3rd June, 1917.

Crampton, 2/Lt. Hubert

5/Manchester

Awarded 3rd June, 1917.

Cran, Capt. Robert Charles

2/York & Lancaster

Near Gricourt, 24/25 September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and fine leadership in action. He personally led the assault on the final objective on the 24th. He assumed control of the entire front line of the battalion and displayed high powers of leadership and organisation. He set a very fine example of coolness and courage to all ranks.

Creed, 2/Lt. Thomas Percival

5/Leicester

Andover Place, December, 1916. With a small party of men he attacked and drove off an enemy patrol. He displayed great courage and determination throughout.

Crisp, Lieut. George William

23/London

Near Happy Valley, 22nd August, 1918. He exhibited unusual qualities of initiative and marked ability in dealing efficiently with unexpected and difficult situations when immediate action was essential and it was impossible to refer to his commanding officer. When the enemy successfully attacked part of the line he carried out the reorganisation of the survivors and the defence of the second line with great gallantry and complete success in spite of intense fire.

Crocker, 2/Lt. William Charles

4/Dorset

Ors, 4th November, 1918. He led his platoon with great dash and determination during the attack, which involved crossing the canal under heavy machine-gun fire. In mopping up the village of Ors he took over 80 prisoners with his platoon, and later on captured a group of houses with further prisoners. Throughout he set a fine example to his men.

Crook, 2/Lt. Leslie Arthur

2/Royal West Surrey

Near Bazentin, 15th to 21st July, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He set a fine example under heavy fire, and displayed great powers of leadership till he was wounded.

Croneen, 2/Lt. Seymour

R.A.S.C.

Hill 60, 23rd September, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in charge of a convoy of twelve wagons ordered to load at a supply dump which was under heavy shell fire. He first reconnoitred the road, and then brought the wagons up singly until they had all been loaded and safely despatched, the whole task being carried out under shell fire. It was entirely due to his devotion to duty and determination that the task was carried out without loss or confusion.

Crosland, 2/Lt. Leonard

R.G.A.

Gaza, 15/16 October, 1917. Though himself severely wounded he remained under heavy shell fire with a badly wounded man, rendering him assistance, and finally got him under cover.

Crouch, Capt. Francis Harris

5/Lancashire Fusiliers

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

Crowther, Lieut. John Edward Marmaduke

11/East Surrey

Sensee Valley, 23rd March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer in command of a company was ordered to reconnoitre a village, and subsequently his company led the attack. During the whole time he was fearlessly exposing himself under intense shell and machine-gun fire, and he fell wounded when directing and encouraging his platoons which were held up by enemy strong points. Although badly wounded, he gave full directions to the nearest officer before allowing himself to be taken to the dressing station.

Cuddon, Capt. Philip Basil

2/Hampshire

Monchy, 14th April, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed great ability in placing a part of the village in a good state of defence at a most critical stage. On a later date he led his company into action, captured a trench containing a large number of the enemy, and defended the right flank of the Division when the advance was held up.

First Bar to M.C.

Boesinghe, 9th October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He commanded his company with marked ability throughout the operations, and when a further advance was ordered at short notice, he conducted it with the greatest skill and determination, and carried it out with complete success. He displayed great judgment in difficult situations, and set a high example of courage to his men.

Second Bar to M.C.

Near Vieux Berquin, 3rd April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the line on the left suddenly broke under an enemy attack, this officer galloped up and took the men forward, re-establishing the original firing line. His energy and drive saved a very critical situation.

Cullerne, 2/Lt. Alan Baird

7/Royal West Kent

Bernafay Wood, 27/28 August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and enterprise during the operations. Keeping close up with the barrage he reached the objective with his company, and, pressing on, he gave the enemy no time to reorganise. Later, when the troops on both flanks were driven back, he superintended the defence of the flanks under heavy fire and ultimately enabled the line to be re-established.

Cumberlege, Capt. Geoffrey Fenwick Jocelyn

2/Oxford & Bucks L.I.

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

Cundall, Capt. Herbert Ayres

1/South Stafford

Bullecourt, 12th May, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion during an attack, when, although severely wounded, he continued to lead his men on with great bravery until wounded a second time. He has on previous occasions done fine work.

Cunningham, 2/Lt. James Joseph Ignatius

12/London

Neuville Vitasse, 9th April, 1917. His company being held up by thick wire and fired on by an enemy machine gun, he led his platoon and broke through the wire into the enemy trench, where he attacked and dispersed the machine-gun team. His prompt action saved many casualties.

Curtis, 2/Lt. Frank

Machine Gun Corps

Lagnicourt, 21/22 March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a hostile attack, when in command of four forward guns, which he controlled with great courage and skill. After all his guns had been destroyed by shell fire he took command of another battery whose officer had been wounded, and when the infantry in this sector had been ordered to retire he covered the withdrawal with his guns. Throughout the day he set a splendid example of courage and cheerfulness.

Cutler, 2/Lt. Edward Cecil

7/Royal Sussex

Aveluy Wood, 26th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when his platoon was attacked by strong enemy forces and almost completely surrounded. He showed great skill and coolness in rallying his men and beat off the attack. Next day, during a heavy enemy attack, he was severely wounded, but refused to allow himself to be taken away until the situation was restored and he had handed over the command to a N.C.O.

Cutting, Major Raymond Howarth

1/Devon

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

Dalton, 2/Lt. John

1/Bedford

N. of Ypres, 5th to 10th October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of the left platoon of the battalion. On the first night in he crossed very boggy ground to the right company headquarters of the battalion on our left, laid a tape from there a distance of about 300 yards to our left post, and got one of their companies to dig in and join up with our left. It was due to his action that our left flank was made secure.

Daly, 2/Lt. Augustus Joseph

R.F.A.

N. of Zillebeke Lake, 6/7 September, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. While he was helping to drag two guns out the gun position a shell burst, killing and wounding fourteen men. Though himself wounded, he managed to carry all the wounded off the track into shell holes. He later collected two teams and got his guns into the new position.

Dangerfield, 2/Lt. Paul

1/East Kent

Awarded 1st January, 1916.

Daniell, Lt.-Col. Thomas Edward St. Clare

R.F.C.

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

Davidson, 2/Lt. Kenneth Chisholm

11/Gordon Highlanders

Ypres, 31st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When commanding his platoon during an advance, an enemy strong point manned by machine guns threatened to hold up the right flank of his battalion. With great courage and initiative, he organised a bombing party, personally led it against the position, and after a fierce encounter, killed the garrison and put the guns out of action. On reaching the first objective, he took command and reorganised half of the battalion, and throughout the advance he displayed the greatest personal courage and gallantry in the forefront of the fighting.

Davies, 2/Lt. Arthur Charles

11/Essex

N. of St. Quentin, 19th September to 17th October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as Intelligence Officer during the operations. On the 17th October especially, when the position was very obscure owing to the heavy mist, he made his way to the assaulting troops, put some who had lost direction on their right way, and cleared up the situation generally. All this was done under heavy machine-gun fire.

Davies, 2/Lt. Derek Ben

Welsh Guards

Flesquieres, 27th September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He volunteered to take out a party to deal with the enemy machine guns in Orival Wood, which were enfilading his company. He succeeded under intense fire in killing six of the enemy and capturing the guns. His example was inspiring to all ranks.

Davies, 2/Lt. Frederick Harry

R.A.F.

In France, 8th and 11th March, 1918. Whilst on artillery observation duty he engaged a hostile scout, which he succeeded in sending down out of control. He then continued to observe for the shoot, and successfully accomplished his task. Later, whilst again on artillery patrol, though attacked by five hostile aeroplanes, he, by successful manœuvring, enabled his observer to fire several bursts into the leader of the formation, whose machine was seen to go down in a vertical nose-dive and crash to earth. Continuing the fight against the remaining four hostile machines, he eventually forced them away, and succeeded in ranging on and neutralizing three hostile batteries. He set a magnificent example of skill and determination.

Davies, 2/Lt. Gwylon

4/Northumberland Fusiliers

Caulincourt, 21st to 27th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a withdrawal this officer volunteered to go forward and locate the enemy position, returning with valuable information. Some days later he showed great coolness under heavy fire, encouraging his men and leading a counter-attack with great dash. He held on till forced to withdraw for want of ammunition.

Davies, Lieut. Henry

6/Royal Welch Fusiliers

Sapignies—Bithucourt 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. In every phase of the fighting he led his men in a most splendid manner. His tireless energy and courage under heavy fire and in critical circumstances were most praiseworthy.

Davies, 2/Lt. Thomas Talvin

4/Welch

Bourlon Wood, 23rd November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his company had reached their objective he heard that men of another battalion on his left were in difficulties. Collecting a few men he went to their assistance, and by pushing forward enabled them to continue their advance. Returning to his company he repeatedly led his men forward and did much to bring the heavy enemy counter-attacks to a standstill. He showed splendid coolness and initiative.

Davies, Lieut. Tudor Huab

R.E.

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

Davis, 2/Lt. Melville Allen Duff

9/K.R.R.C.

Ypres-Menin Road, 21st to 25th August 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in charge of all the carrying and ration parties up to the front line, and carried out his task under very heavy shell fire with great success. During an enemy counter-attack, when bombs were urgently needed in the front line, he led a carrying party with bombs up a road under an intense barrage. He also took command of his company, reorganised them and brought them out successfully.

Davis, 2/Lt. Ralph

Leicester

Gueudecourt, 25th September, 1916. He led his men in the attack with great courage and initiative. Later he ran along the parapet under heavy fire to give instructions for the consolidation, and set a splendid example.

Davis, Capt. Richard Nevill

2/Leicester

Montnoir, 17th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy attack. He kept the situation well in hand during the temporary absence of his commanding officer, and ensured the right flank of his battalion being thrown back so as to enable the front positions to be maintained. He continually sent back information as to the situation. His work has been splendid, and his coolness under fire most noticeable.

Davis, 2/Lt. Thomas Henry Clifford

R.F.A.

Savernake Wood, 18th September, 1916. When his O.P. was blown in and himself wounded he remained and dressed a severely-wounded telephonist and brought him in. On another occasion he sent back valuable information and carried out a daring reconnaissance.

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Demicourt, 22nd November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Whilst reconnoitring a position for a forward observation post, accompanied only by an orderly, he encountered a party of sixteen of the enemy, all of whom he brought into our lines as prisoners. He continually showed the greatest gallantry and enterprise.