MONTNOIR, 17th April, 1918. For conspicu_The regimental roll of honour and war record of the Artists' Rifles (1/28th, 2/28th and 3/28th battalions, the London Regiment T.F.)

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.

BAR TO M.C.

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.

DAWE, 2/Lt. Sidney Charles 5/Lincoln

CROISILLES-HENIN ROAD, 31st March, 1917. He led his platoon in

the most gallant manner, and inflicted heavy casualties on the

enemy. Later, although wounded, he remained at his post until

the position was consolidated.

DAWSON, 2/Lt. Frederick Albert 8/East Surrey

POELCAPPELLE, 12th October, 1917. Shortly after the attack was

launched the leading platoons of his company were held up by

intense machine-gun fire. He pushed on and, in conjunction with

his company commander, made great efforts to carry forward the

attack. After his company commander became a casualty, he took

command of the company and some men of another division, and

again attempted to renew the attack.

DAY, Lieut. John Percival 9/Rifle Brigade

DELVILLE WOOD, 19th to 30th August, 1916. He twice carried out

difficult and dangerous reconnaissances, and on one occasion led

a successful bombing attack with great skill and courage.

DEATON, 2/Lt. Albert Joseph 6/Gloucester

ST. JULIEN, 16th August, 1917. In an attack he led his platoon

with great dash and judgment. When held up by machine-gun fire

he got his Lewis gun into action at once, silenced the hostile

gun and charged the position. He inflicted considerable losses

on the enemy by his prompt action.

DEBONO, Lieut. George Peter 5/Royal Berks

E. of ARRAS, 9th April, 1917. He showed great courage and

ability when commanding his company. He led them against an

enemy battery, capturing it and many prisoners. He set a fine

example throughout.

DEER, Lieut. John Hartley K.R.R.C.

N. of KEMMEL, 11th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry

and determination. He held on to the post of which he was in

command, though entirely surrounded by the enemy, who were

eventually repelled with heavy casualties. It was chiefly owing

to his courage and tenacity that the flank of the battalion was

maintained intact.

DE LANDRE-GROGAN, Lieut. Leon Victor St. Patrick

1(5)York & Lancaster

Near GAVRELLE (N. of ARRAS) on the night of September 22/23,

1918. For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership during

a successful minor operation. He led his platoon against an

enemy trench and successfully cleared it and carried out

consolidation. The following night the enemy counter-attacked

in force but were driven off with loss. The success of the

operation was greatly due to his able leadership and fine

example to his men.

DEVEREUX, 2/Lt. Richard Harding Frank 10/Rifle Brigade

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

DICKMAN, 2/Lt. Henry Alderman 167th A. T. Coy., R.E.

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

DIXON, Lieut. Alfred Chessington 11/Tank Corps

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

DONALDSON, 2/Lt. Alfred James 9/Royal West Kent

Near KLEIN ZILLEBEKE, 31st July and 1st August, 1917. For

conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During two days of

severe fighting he made journeys under heavy fire to maintain

touch with the battalions on the flanks and with the front line.

He also reconnoitred and laid out the assembly area under fire

and guided the companies to their tapes.

DORE, 2/Lt. William Charles Henry Labour Corps

CAESTRE, 2nd December, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry

and devotion to duty. He showed the greatest coolness and

determination in his handling of his men in a most difficult

situation.

DORRINGTON, 2/Lt. Stanley Flowers 3/Northampton

GAZA, 2nd November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty. He displayed conspicuous courage and skill

in the capture of a post, and, when compelled to withdraw, he

successfully extricated his platoon across a shell-swept area.

His dashing example was beyond all praise.

DOUGLAS, 2/Lt. George Frederick R.E.

S. of ST. JULIEN, 8th September, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry

and devotion to duty when in charge of gas projectors emplaced

in a very exposed position. A hostile barrage being put down

on and behind the projector emplacements he distributed his

men in shell holes, and, without calling for any assistance

from them, himself completed the final connections. Withholding

his fire until the appointed time he fired four out of the

five batteries, only returning to cover after having assured

himself that all the projectors had fired. This involved careful

and cool-headed work in a very exposed position and under

exceptionally heavy fire.

DOWDEN, 2/Lt. Henry James 312th Brigade, R.F.A.

HAVRINCOURT, 18th September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty. In response to a S.O.S., this officer at once

got all the guns into action, and maintained a quick rate of

fire in spite of heavy barrage. He fired one gun himself until

the detachment was collected, and then assisted to bind up a

wounded officer.

DOWSON, Lieut. Sydney Houghton 1/Royal Warwick

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

DOYLE, Lieut. Algernon Gordon 123rd Field Coy., R.E.

Near MONTAY, 15/16 October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and

determination in connection with bridging the RIVER SELLE. On

the night of 15/16 he took measurements of the river to enable

a tank bridge to be made. On the 16th he prepared the necessary

materials for the bridge, and that night worked for nine hours

breast-deep in the water under heavy shell and machine-gun

fire and sniping. When approaching daylight forced him to stop

work, he had, by twenty-three hours’ continuous work under

most trying conditions, ensured the success of the scheme. He

continued the work during the next two nights, and the bridge

was satisfactorily completed twenty-four hours before zero. His

bridging work proved of great value in the attack on the 20th.

DRAKEFORD, Capt. Herbert 7/Liverpool

HOUPLINES, 15/16 July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty during a determined hostile raid upon our front

line. He organised a post for defence, and succeeded in beating

off a strong party of the enemy from both front and rear. He

then visited all the front line positions in his sector under

an intense barrage, during which he killed one of the enemy and

obtained identifications.

DUCKWORTH, 2/Lt. John Edwin Hardie 7/Worcester (16/Devon)

Near RONSSOY, 18th September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry

and initiative when he led the attack splendidly and was the

first man on the objective between TOINE WOOD and ORCHARD POST.

At one period he got considerably in advance of the main force

but still pushed on. Without the courageous example set by this

officer it is doubtful whether this position would have been

taken at the time. One hundred prisoners and a machine gun

were captured in this sector alone. During consolidation, with

a Welsh officer he crawled round a machine gun which was still

firing and rounded it up. He and his party were also responsible

for the capture of an enemy field gun.

DUDLEY, 2/Lt. Arnold Tiffany 3/Yorks

HILL 60, 7th June, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion

to duty in leading his company successfully when all the other

officers had become casualties. He showed great judgment in

his selection of strong points for the defence, and set a fine

example to his men of coolness under heavy shell fire. Although

wounded, he remained in command for 36 hours.

DUNBAR, Capt. Sir Archibald Edward, Bart. 12/West Yorks

BAZENTIN-LE-GRAND, 14th July, and LONGUEVAL, 23rd July, 1916.

He led his company in the attack with great dash, and skilfully

consolidated his position. During a later attack he handled his

company with great skill under heavy shell fire. He has set a

fine example.

DUNKERTON, Lieut. Edmund Lloyd Hain 5/York & Lancaster

BOURLON WOOD, 27th November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry

and devotion to duty. He led his platoon against a village

under heavy fire. After his company commander had been wounded,

he took command of the company, and three times went through

a heavy barrage to reorganise his men. When the line had

given way, he led his men forward again and saved a critical

situation. He set a splendid example of determination and

resource.

BAR TO M.C.

STEENWERCK, 11th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty. He led his company in a successful attack on

houses filled with enemy snipers and machine guns. Having gained

his objective, he took charge of and successfully led another

company who had lost all their officers. By his fine example

of courage and good leadership he contributed largely to the

success of the attack.

DURRANT, Major Reginald Tom 223rd Brigade, R.F.A.

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

DURUTY, 2/Lt. Charles Eric 10/Royal Warwick

S. of BOIS DE BEIZ, 21st September, 1918. For conspicuous

gallantry and devotion to duty. After two companies detailed

for an attack had reached their objective, communication with

them except by runner was impossible for some time. During

this period this officer, as Battalion Intelligence Officer,

despite artillery barrage, very heavy machine-gun fire and

numerous snipers, on two separate occasions carried out personal

reconnaissances as far as the forward occupied posts, bringing

back much valuable information to his commanding officer. He has

on very many occasions carried out exceptionally valuable patrol

work both by day and night.

DUTHIE, 2/Lt. Donald James 6/Royal Warwick

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

DUTTON, Lieut. Wilfred Joseph 4/Gloucester

AVE, on the ASIAGO PLATEAU, 23/24 October, 1918. In a night

raid he led his company with conspicuous gallantry, quickly

overcoming all enemy resistance and capturing fifty prisoners

and three machine guns. By his personal example of courage and

determination he contributed very largely to the success gained

by his company.

DUXBURY, 2/Lt. Andrew Marshall 6/Oxford & Bucks L.I.

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

DYKES, 2/Lt. Oswald R.F.A.

BERTHANCOURT, 18th September, and FRESNOY, 24th September,

1918. For conspicuous gallantry and resource while in command

of his battery, which was subjected to very heavy hostile fire

and gas shelling, severe casualties being caused to personnel

and equipment, in spite of which operations were successfully

carried out.

EDE, 2/Lt. Edwin William 5/Royal Fusiliers

E. of HANGARD, 2nd April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty while commanding a company in attack. He showed

great coolness and determination under very heavy fire, and got

his Lewis gun into action to counter the enemy machine guns.

EDGHILL, 2/Lt. Ashley Gay 4/Lancashire Fusiliers

AYETTE, 3rd to 5th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty while in command of his T.M. Battery during

raids on hostile trenches. The attacks were carried out under a

Stokes mortar barrage, as artillery could not be used, and were

completely successful, resulting in the capture of three machine

guns and several prisoners, and causing heavy enemy casualties.

He carried out his programme in spite of heavy artillery and

machine-gun fire, displaying a fearless devotion to duty which

greatly inspired his men.

EDMINSON, Lieut. Leonard Oswald 12/Manchester

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

EDMUNDS, Lieut. John 21/London

BOURLON WOOD, 4/5 December, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty. He remained with another officer and a few men

in the front line for four hours after the position had been

evacuated. He carried out his task with marked ability, and at

the appointed time withdrew without a casualty and without the

enemy suspecting that the line had been evacuated.

EDWARDS, 2/Lt. Griffith Oliver 3/Northumberland Fusiliers

HILL 60 Sector, 7/8 June, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty in commanding two platoons during an attack.

His coolness and cheerfulness under heavy shell fire steadied

his men, and later, when sent up to reinforce, he did so with

great promptness and exactitude.

EDWARDS, Capt. William Howell 11/Royal Welch Fusiliers

Near MONTAY, 20th October, 1918. In the attack he showed

conspicuous gallantry as adjutant. Under constant machine-gun

fire he made the preliminary arrangements for the assembly of

the battalion east of the RIVER SELLE. It was largely due to his

skill that the battalion was able to assemble so close to the

first objective without enemy knowledge.

EGLINGTON, Lieut. Dudley Charles 2/Royal Highlanders (R.F.C.)

LILLE, 20th May, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion

when acting as an observer. In the course of a fight with

several Albatross scouts, in which he shot down one, the pilot

was wounded and fell over the control lever insensible, causing

the machine to dive with the engine full on. He climbed out,

standing outside the fuselage on the lower plane, dragged the

pilot back, and, switching off the engine, pulled the machine

out of its dive. Not being a trained pilot, his act exhibited

great fearlessness and skill.

EILOART, 2/Lt. Ferdinand Robert R.G.A.

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

ELKINGTON, Lieut. Howard George 21/London

DESSART RIDGE--BAZENTIN WOOD, 21st March, 1918. For conspicuous

gallantry and devotion to duty in command of a company,

especially during difficult withdrawals, when his coolness and

courage were pre-eminent. At one critical moment he hastily

reorganised and established a defensive flank, which gave time

for a new position to be taken up in rear.

ELLEN, Lieut. Walter 8/Royal Sussex

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

ELLIOTT, Lieut. Alfred Ernest Thomas 10/London (1/Artists)

MOEUVRES, 27th September, 1918. By conspicuous gallantry and

determination he led his company to their objective, when he

pushed forward and allowed companies in rear to consolidate.

By his determination and fine example he held a most important

point during a very critical period in the fight in spite of

fierce opposition, and later rendered invaluable assistance to

troops on his flanks by giving them information and enabling

them to continue the attack.

ELLIOTT, 2/Lt. Arthur Godfrey Grenadier Guards

BOURSIES, 3rd September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry during

an attack. Having obtained his objective with his company, he

at once pushed forward patrols to the next tactical feature,

thereby enabling the advance of the battalion to be expedited.

Later, during consolidation of a position, he displayed the

greatest coolness and devotion to duty under heavy gas shelling,

and, though gassed himself, remained at duty until three out of

his four platoons had established themselves.

ELLIOTT, Lieut. Ernest Edward 9/Royal West Surrey

HAMEL, 26th to 28th March, 1918. During three days’ operations,

he carried out a valuable reconnaissance under direct

machine-gun fire. Though twice wounded he refused to withdraw,

but remained with his men and continued to render valuable

service until the battalion was relieved. His coolness under

fire was a splendid example to his men.

ELLIS, 2/Lt. Joe 13/East Yorks

Near ALEXANDROVO, 8/9 June, 1919. For marked gallantry and

devotion to duty. Although the Russian flanking party had

withdrawn, he attempted to rush a hostile post with eight men.

On 15th June, with a patrol of 12 other ranks, he kept up a

running fight for three hours with an enemy patrol about 100

strong. A splendid leader, who can always get the best out of

his men.

ELLIS, 2/Lt. Reginald Donald Durham L.I.

Awarded 4th June, 1917.

ELLIS, Lieut. Robert R.A.M.C.

Awarded 4th June, 1917.

ELLIS, 2/Lt. Shirley Duncan 173rd Tunnelling Co., R.E.

DOUBLE CRASSIER, 12th March, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry

when rescuing, under very heavy shell-fire, some men who had

become imprisoned in an old mine. At the first three attempts to

reach them he was driven back by heavy fire.

ELTON, Capt. Herbert Sauzier 2/London

In FRANCE, 21st to 27th March, 1918. For conspicuous

gallantry and devotion to duty as battalion reconnaissance

officer. On many occasions he was ordered to lead Tanks to

their starting-points over very difficult ground, and always

succeeded. He also displayed wonderful courage and initiative

on the battlefield in obtaining information from neighbouring

infantry and carrying orders to isolated Tanks. His services

were invaluable throughout the operations.

ELVY, Major Leslie Thomas 13/London

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

EVANS, 2/Lt. Bernard Scott 4/Royal West Surrey

FONTAINE, 23rd April, 1917. He led his platoon with great

courage and coolness. By his splendid leading he was mainly

responsible for the success of the advance, during which 500

prisoners were taken. Though wounded in the head, he stuck to

his work.

EVANS, 2/Lt. Douglas William 10/London

ST. QUENTIN, 21/22 March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry

and devotion to duty. When his four guns were early put out

of action, he took charge of two guns of another section and

repelled many enemy assaults and assisted the infantry to hold

the line. He showed great coolness and skill in the use of his

guns.

EVANS, Lieut. Hugh Elwyn 5/Yorks

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

EVANS, 2/Lt. Thomas Evander 11/Royal Welch Fusiliers

SALONIKA, 27/28 March, 1917. When in command of a patrol he

encountered a much stronger hostile party, which attempted to

ambush and surround him. He at once attacked, and inflicted

severe loss on the enemy. He handled his patrol with great

ability and coolness throughout, setting a very fine example of

courage and resource.

BAR TO M.C.

MORTHO WOOD, near VILLERS OUTREAUX, 8th October, 1918. He

showed great gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack.

On reaching the enemy wire he went forward to try and find

gaps, and though badly wounded while doing so, remained at duty

till daylight, when he organised his platoon and continued the

advance until obliged by his wound to go back. He set a fine

example of courage and determination.

EVANS, 2/Lt. Thomas Kelvin 3/Northumberland Fusiliers

VIEUX BERQUIN, 7th August, 1918. He made a reconnaissance in

advance of a patrol which was held up by machine-gun fire from

two points. By working close up he was able to locate the exact

position of these guns. He further located two machine-gun posts

further behind, from which our men were being sniped, and again

two more posts from which a machine gun was captured. He was

out for nearly four hours, most of the time behind the enemy’s

posts. He displayed conspicuous gallantry and skill.

EWEN, 2/Lt. Henry Spencer 23/London

W. of GRAINCOURT, 8th December, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry

and devotion to duty. He organised and supervised the

construction of a communication trench under heavy shell fire.

Though he was twice badly shaken by bursting shells, he showed

great courage and disregard of danger, and encouraged his men,

when casualties were caused among them, by his splendid example.

FAGAN, 2/Lt. Herbert Archer 5/Yorks

W. of WANCOURT, 23rd April, 1917. He took a party and, working

down a trench, cleared the enemy machine guns which were holding

up the attack. The same night, under heavy barrage, he went down

to headquarters and reported on the situation.

BAR TO M.C.

Near FONTAINE-LES-CROISILLES, 26th June, 1917. When in command

of supports he crawled 300 yards on two occasions across the

open at great personal risk to gain touch with the attacking

company, which was completely isolated. He brought back

information of the greatest value to battalion headquarters by

this energetic and gallant action.

FAIRBAIRN, Capt. George Henry 9/Rifle Brigade

FLAVY-LE-MARTEL, 23rd March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry

and devotion to duty. When his commanding officer had become a

casualty he took charge of the battalion, and proved himself

a capable leader under the most trying circumstances. He held

on to positions to the last moment, retiring last himself and

rallying the remains of his battalion.

FAIRBAIRN, 2/Lt. William Frank 5/York & Lancaster

Near PASSCHENDAELE, 9th October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry

and devotion to duty when in command of his company, after

all the other officers had been killed or wounded. He made a

defensive flank to join up with troops on our left, and showed

great powers of command under trying circumstances.

FAIRBAIRNS, Lieut. Reginald Holland R.A.S.C. (M.G.C.)

GUEUDECOURT, 25th September, 1916. Although wounded he led the

first wave of the attack with great courage and determination.

Later, when again wounded, he tried to continue, but his wounds

prevented him.

FAIRTLOUGH, Capt. Gerard Howard R.E.

DEMUIN, 30th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion

to duty. During recent operations, when the enemy pressed back

the troops on the right, he collected a party of runners,

orderlies and stragglers under heavy machine-gun fire and

checked the enemy advance.

FALK, Capt. Cecil Joseph 3/Wilts

E. of NOYELLES, 4th November, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry

and initiative during an attack. The officers commanding the two

leading companies early became casualties, and the companies

became somewhat disorganised. He immediately moved forward

his support company, reorganised the line, and reached and

consolidated the final objective, commanding all three companies

until relieved by the arrival of the C.O. He has done consistent

good work.

FARRIMOND, 2/Lt. William 15/Royal Warwick

W. of MERVILLE, 19/20 July, 1918. He brilliantly executed a raid

on the enemy’s trenches, his party killing every one of the

enemy they met, and he himself accounting for some. He showed

great determination and skill, and his daring inspired his party

with the utmost confidence.

FEARN, Capt. Cecil Augustus 4/K.O.Y.L.I.

Near AVESNES-LE-SEC, 13th October, 1918. For conspicuous

gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed the greatest

courage in consolidating, under heavy fire, a position just

gained, and, when one of his posts was attacked and casualties

occurred, he collected men from a neighbouring post, and

re-established the position. His cheerful courage and energy

inspired all ranks with confidence.

FERGUSON, 2/Lt. David Gordon 1/East Kent

Awarded 1st January, 1916.

FERGUSON, 2/Lt. James Scott 5/Seaforth Highlanders

Near LE HAMEL, 10th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty during a hostile attack, when, in spite of

their flank being exposed, his company maintained the position.

Again, when he was the only officer left in the company,

he managed to protect the left flank of the battalion when

the troops on the left had retired, and so saved a critical

situation.

FIGG, Capt. Sydney Vavasseur 1/Royal Warwick

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

FISHER, 2/Lt. Henry Cecil 16/Middlesex

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

FISHER, 2/Lt. William Eric R.A.S.C.

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

FLEMING, 2/Lt. Herbert Sidney 5/Northumberland Fusiliers

Near LAVENTIE, 1918. This officer, who was commanding a platoon,

had orders to advance. An hour after receiving the orders he

led his platoon forward, and, although he had never seen the

country before him during daylight, kept direction accurately,

quickly taking each objective as he came to it. Although met

by hostile machine-gun fire, he pushed on through two hostile

strong points, capturing a machine gun and the gunners, and

establishing himself well in advance of his final objective.

By his coolness under fire not only did he set a good example

to his platoon but inflicted many losses on the enemy, whom he

encountered in greatly superior numbers.

FLINT, Capt. Hugh 1/Hampshire

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

FOORD, 2/Lt. Basil Arthur 7/London

Near ARRAS, 28/29 May, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty while in charge of the right attacking platoon

in a raid on the hostile lines. He displayed a fine fighting

spirit and powers of leadership, personally accounting for many

of the enemy. When the time for withdrawal came, he remained

behind to assure himself that all his casualties were brought

back, assisting to carry some of them himself. He was the only

surviving officer, and his gallant behaviour throughout was a

fine example to all ranks.

FORBES, Lieut. George Freeman Murray 1/Gloucester

N. of GRICOURT, 29th September, 1918, when a frontal attack was

held up, this officer on his own initiative worked round on a

flank and entered the enemy’s trenches. By this action he was

enabled to organise a bombing attack party which worked up to

the trench and took the enemy by surprise and caused him to

retire. This enabled the frontal attack to gain their objective.

He showed the greatest gallantry, initiative and resourcefulness.

FOULKES, 2/Lt. Edward South Lancashire

PLOEGSTEERT, 11th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty during an enemy attack. This officer displayed

exceptional coolness and good leadership under very difficult

circumstances. He rallied and reorganised men with marked

success, and when compelled to withdraw did so by successive

rushes, under covering fire, checking the enemy advances.

FRANKLIN, Lieut. Leslie 9/Yorkshire L.I.

PROSPECT HILL, near LE CATELET, 3rd October, 1918. For gallantry

and ability in commanding his company during the attack. His

skill and initiative were most marked. Again, on the night 7/8

October, when his company took part in the attack on VILLERS

FERME, near VILLERS OUTREAUX, he displayed the same gallantry

and coolness and captured his objective under very heavy rifle

and machine-gun fire.

FRASER, 2/Lt. Alan Cumming 7/London

MALARD WOOD, 8th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and

good leadership. When the advance on his flank was held up by

heavy machine-gun fire he worked his Lewis gun forward with

great courage and disregard of danger, and silenced the machine

guns. Our advance was then pushed on. Throughout the operations

his fine example inspired confidence in all ranks.

FRASER, 2/Lt. Alexander 6/Royal Highlanders

LONGAVESNES, 21st to 30th March, 1918. For conspicuous

gallantry and devotion to duty. As battalion signalling officer

he kept up communications under most difficult circumstances.

When practically all the officers had become casualties he

organised the men of all units around him and by his coolness

and good leadership covered the withdrawal of other troops.

By his cheerfulness and utmost disregard of danger he set a

magnificent example.

FRIEND, 2/Lt. Charles Percy 3/Wilts

Near MORCHIES, 22/23 March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty. As company commander he kept his men under a

fine state of control in the face of great odds. He organised

his line of defence with the greatest skill, and by his fine

example kept up the spirit of his company, which inflicted heavy

casualties and held the enemy in check at a critical moment.

FRIGHT, 2/Lt. Harold William 5/South Lancashire

Near TOURNAI, 8th November, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry

and devotion to duty in action. He led his platoon with great

determination in the face of heavy machine-gun fire, in

endeavouring to force a passage across the ESCAUT RIVER, and

was wounded in the leg by a machine-gun bullet. His company,

despite heavy casualties, hustled the enemy to the river bank,

and almost prevented the last bridge being blown up.

FRYER, 2/Lt. Thomas James Harold K.R.R.C.

PLOEGSTEERT WOOD, 12/13 July, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry

during a raid on the enemy’s trenches. He dragged a wounded man

from the enemy’s wire to safety, and assisted others to get

under cover. He crossed “No Man’s Land” three times under heavy

fire while carrying out his gallant work.

FURZE, Capt. Gordon Coldstream Guards

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

GARBUTT, 2/Lt. John Restarick Royal West Kent

S. of HEBUTERNE, 17th July, 1918. He led his platoon forward

from the reserve company through heavy shell fire with

great gallantry and ability, reaching the forward companies

with ammunition and entrenching tools, immediately after

the objective had been gained, thereby greatly assisting

the consolidation. When he found that one of the forward

companies had lost nearly all its officers, he sent his platoon

back, remaining himself to assist in the organisation and

consolidation of the position, which was successfully carried

out in spite of heavy shell and machine-gun fire. He displayed

throughout great coolness and complete disregard of danger.

GARDNER, Capt. Henry R.A.

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

GARRARD, 2/Lt. Cyril Proctor R.E.

LOCRE, 21st August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty when in charge of a section working on tracks

immediately behind the assaulting infantry. In spite of heavy

fire he kept in touch with the situation by constant personal

reconnaissance, and thus enabled the work to be pushed forward

rapidly with small loss. His party was instrumental in capturing

seven prisoners.

GASCOIGNE, Lieut. Hugh R.T.O. (14/Worcester)

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

GAWLER, Capt. Harry Stephen 9/York & Lancaster

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

GAULDER, 2/Lt. Charles William Edward 5/Yorkshire L.I.

Near ORSINVAL, 4th November, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty when in command of Stokes mortar section. When

the leading wave was held up by machine-gun fire, he brought

up a mortar, and, despite casualties caused by the heavy fire

directed on him, silenced the machine guns. The promptness with

which he grasped the situation enabled the infantry to advance

and gain their objective with small loss.

GAYWOOD, 2/Lt. Frederick James 8/East Surrey (T.M.B.)

S. of MIRAUMONT, 15th February, 1917. He established his two

guns within 100 yards of the enemy and bombarded an enemy post,

thereby enabling the infantry to capture the post.

BAR TO M.C.

CHERISY, 3rd May, 1917. He accompanied and supported the

assaulting battalion with his trench mortar, knocking out two

enemy machine guns and accounting for a number of the enemy.

When retirement became necessary he rendered his gun useless and

assisted in reorganising the infantry.

SECOND BAR TO M.C.

Near PRIEZ FARM, 1st September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry

and devotion to duty. He kept his company close behind the

barrage, and took the farm in the first rush, the garrison of

about 100 retiring. By the time the enemy counter-attacked he

had organised a strong defence, and easily beat them off. With

the assistance of two other officers he gradually rounded up

the enemy in the vicinity, and after seven hours’ fighting they

surrendered. His initiative and leadership gained this very

formidable strong point.

GEORGE, Major Walter Hope 16/M.G.C.

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

GIBBONS, Capt. James FitzGeorge 2/Notts & Derby

GINCHY, 13th September, 1916. He reconnoitred the position under

very heavy fire. Later he organised and most gallantly led his

company in an attack. He was severely wounded.

GIBBS, 2/Lt. Eric Noel 10/London (1/Artists)

THILLOY, 27th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and able

leadership. After his company commander had become a casualty

this officer took command and materially assisted the advance by

working his men round to a flank and engaging enemy machine guns

which were holding up the company in front. Throughout the day

he set a fine example to those around him.

GIBBS, Capt. Lawrence Henry 10/Lancashire Fusiliers

GOUZEAUCOURT, 9th September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry

and devotion to duty. This officer led his men through a heavy

gas bombardment and reached the objective, driving the enemy

out, killing two with his revolver. His company was then counter

attacked from the flank, but the attack was repulsed, with

the loss of twenty-two prisoners. He set a splendid example

throughout the day’s fighting, constantly exposing himself and

encouraging his men.

GIBBS, Capt. Thomas Raleigh 2/Highland L.I.

N. of VERTAIN, 23rd October, 1918. For most conspicuous

gallantry and initiative during the operations. On reaching his

objective he discovered a pocket of the enemy holding a sunken

road. He rushed forward with one N.C.O. and killed two of the

enemy and captured thirty. Six machine guns were found in the

road, and but for his dash and courage a dangerous situation

would have arisen.

BAR TO M.C.

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

GIBSON, Lieut. Archibald 2/Royal Scots Fusiliers

LEDEGHEM, 14th October, 1918. During the advance he was

conspicuous for his initiative and contempt of danger. His

company was in support, and on seeing the front company held up

by heavy machine-gun fire he personally reconnoitred the ground

and then pushed a platoon round the flank which captured the

position and thus allowed the flank to advance. After taking

the final objective he went forward under machine-gun fire and

sniping, got in touch with his flanks, and selected the best

positions for his men.

GIBSON, 2/Lt. Dudley Robert 4/Royal Berks

FAUQUISSART, 19th July, 1916. He led his platoon with great

dash up to the enemy wire. Finding they could not get through,

he patrolled till he found a gap, through which he led them on

under heavy fire.

GIFFORD, 2/Lt. William Douglas Gowthorp 4/York & Lancaster

Near RANSART, 17/18 February, 1917. He personally conducted the

raiding parties back to the supporting troops, and, on hearing

that one group had not returned, he went back, found it, and

let it back through the gap. He previously carried out several

daring reconnaissances of the enemy’s position.

BAR TO M.C.

NEUVE EGLISE, 13th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty during a counter-attack which repulsed the

enemy from a village. He personally killed seven and wounded

four of the enemy, and with his small party he captured four

enemy machine guns and fifty-one prisoners. He did very fine

service.

GILCHRIST, 2/Lt. James 3/Royal Scots Fusiliers

Near YPRES, 31st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty. Having led his company to its objective, he

held on throughout the day under a very heavy bombardment,

although twice buried during the afternoon by enemy shells. He

showed a splendid example of devotion to duty and courage under

the heaviest fire.

GILKS, Capt. Humfrey Livingstone 1/Artists

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

GILL, Lieut. Hugh Stanley R.F.A.

FONTAINE-LES-CROISILLES, 28th May, 1917. At great personal risk

he extinguished a burning ammunition dump. His promptitude and

fearlessness saved several hundred rounds of ammunition, and

probably many lives as well.

GILLESPIE, Lieut. Thomas Leslie 4/Worcester

E. of BAILLEUL, 1st September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry

and good leadership. When his company, which had been ordered

to move up and fill a gap between two corps, was held up by

machine-gun fire, he went forward and by personal reconnaissance

located enemy machine guns, and turned his Lewis guns on to them

with great effect, thus clearing the way for his company. The

success of the advance was largely due to his fine courage and

personal example.

GILLOTT, Lieut. Cecil 14/Durham L.I.

Near MORCHAIN, 25th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry

and devotion to duty. When defending part of a line with his

platoon, although wounded early in the attack, he remained with

his men until hit for the third time. By his fine example of

coolness and absolute disregard for personal safety, his platoon

was able to inflict heavy losses on the enemy, and to hold them

up until they had worked round the flanks.

GJERTSEN, Capt. Rudolf 4/Essex

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

GLOVER, 2/Lt. Montague Charles 6/Royal Warwick

AVE, ITALY, 4th October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and

determined leadership in a raid. He led his platoon with courage

and ability, and set a very fine example to those under him.

GOACHER, Capt. Frederick 1/Artists

MOEUVRES, 27th September, 1918. He displayed most gallant

leadership, capturing more than 200 prisoners in the Canal.

He then reorganised and, pushing on, led his company to their

objective. He inspired his men by his utter disregard of danger,

and continued to set a splendid example until wounded a short

while afterwards.

GODDARD, 2/Lt. Wilfred John 7/Royal West Kent

In FRANCE, 24/25 April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry

and devotion to duty. He led his company in a successful

counter-attack under heavy machine gun and shell fire, kept his

men well in hand, and maintained his position under extremely

heavy fire during the next day.

GODFREY, Capt. Ernest Gordon 6/London

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

GODFREY, 2/Lt. Stanley Charles 2/Royal Scots Fusiliers

GUN TRENCH, 30th September, 1915. For conspicuous gallantry

when the Germans had succeeded in entering Gun Trench and were

bombing down it. It was largely owing to the personal bravery

and initiative of 2/Lt. Godfrey that their advance was stopped.

He organised bombers, collected bombs and attacked the enemy,

gaining some ground. He was continuously fighting from 6.30 p.m.

till 5 a.m. next day.

GOLDIE, Capt. Bernard Charles Mary 10/London

Near SIVRI TEPE, EGYPT, 19th September, 1918, For conspicuous

gallantry and dash during the operations. He, in conjunction

with another officer, each in command of a platoon of the

advanced guard, though taken on both flanks by machine-gun fire,

pushed on, captured their objective and several prisoners. This

manœuvre turned Sivri Tepe, and was instrumental in causing the

enemy to retire, thus materially assisting the advance.

GOLDSBURY, 2/Lt. Charles Melville 7/London

Near HOLLEBEKE, 9/10 July, 1917. When in command of a raid, he

was the first to reach the farm which was the objective, and in

spite of enemy barrage and heavy rifle fire dashed on ahead and

bombed the place, setting it on fire and capturing 10 prisoners.

He was severely wounded whilst returning, having remained

behind in the burning building to search for a trench mortar.

The success of the enterprise was entirely due to his splendid

example of fearlessness and personal leading.

GOSLETT, Capt. Raymond Gwynne R.A.S.C.

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

GOSNEY, Lieut. Harold William 13/Rifle Brigade

Near LOUVIGNIES, 4th November, 1918. For conspicuous

gallantry and cool ability. His company commander and others

being wounded, he reorganised the company, and on reaching the

first objective he personally went along his line, adjusting

liaison on both flanks. On reaching the final objective, and

finding himself the senior officer present, he superintended

consolidation on the battalion front.

GOTCH, 2/Lt. Davis Ingle 6/Northampton

REGINA TRENCH, 25th to 29th October, 1916. For conspicuous

gallantry in action. Although several times buried himself,

he was constantly helping to dig out others, and by his

cheerfulness and courage afforded a fine example to all ranks.

GOULD, 2/Lt. Arthur Nutcombe 1/Gloucester

E. of POELCAPPELLE, 31st March and 1st April, 1918. He was in

command of a patrol which was fired on by an enemy machine gun

at a range of 30 yards, and three of his men were wounded. He

succeeded in dragging two of them back with the help of the

third man a distance of 200 yards to a point where he could

return to our lines and bring back help. His courageous and

determined action prevented the men from falling into the

enemy’s hands.

GOULD, Lieut. Cyril Edward 280th (London) Brigade, R.F.A.

SEBOURG, 5th November, 1918. Whilst coming into action in a

new position, his battery came under heavy fire, which caused

a block in the traffic and the ditching of one of the guns. He

displayed great presence of mind and coolness, quickly found

another route of advance, and eventually got the battery forward

into action. He thereby enabled not only his battery but many

others in the rear to get forward and into action.

GRAHAM, Lieut. Keith 15/Hampshire

MENIN, 2nd October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty. Although nearly surrounded by enemy machine

guns he held his position and succeeded in capturing a strong

concrete dug-out in a farm. He showed coolness and resource in

the face of determined resistance.

GRAHAM, 2/Lt. Thomas Eric 2/Scottish Rifles

Near FRELINGHEM, 1st October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry

and devotion to duty. When sent out on a patrol with three men

to examine a river, he found a footbridge, crossed it, and

made a thorough reconnaissance. On returning, the enemy made

an unsuccessful attempt to cut him off, and he withdrew his

patrol under fire without a casualty. On the following night

when on patrol he was instrumental in the discovery of a second

footbridge, and owing to his good leadership his patrol gained

most valuable information. On both occasions he showed great

determination and sound judgment.

GRAY, Capt. Harold Vernon 6/Gloucester

HOLNON WOOD, 22nd March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty. The enemy were believed to have penetrated

into a position held by an advanced right company, and he was

sent to report on the situation. He displayed great courage and

resource both in going and returning under heavy shell fire,

organised the position, and successfully returned with a very

clear report.

GRAY, 2/Lt. Harry Albert Royal West Kent

N. of YPRES-MENIN ROAD, 3rd October, 1917. For conspicuous

gallantry and devotion to duty in maintaining direction as

leader of an assaulting wave. When his company commander became

a casualty he reorganised the company, which had lost over 60

per cent., and beat off several minor attacks. He remained

with his men in a shallow trench when they were being heavily

shelled, when he might have gone to his headquarters. The good

work done by the company was mainly due to his splendid example.

GRAY, Lieut. James 5/Royal West Surrey

Near GRAND ROZOY, 29th July, 1918. He repeatedly

distinguished himself in action, especially when he led his

company, with a total disregard for personal safety, under

intense and accurate machine-gun fire. He inspired his men with

great confidence, and successfully dealt with some difficult

situations.

GRAY, Lieut. Samuel Alexander 23/London

HAPPY VALLEY, 22nd August, 1918. He carried out several

important reconnaissances under heavy fire, bringing back

information of essential value on each occasion. Later, when

the enemy attacked with some success, he fought a determined

rearguard action, holding successive positions to the last

moment. Throughout the operations his gallantry and devotion to

duty were conspicuous examples to his men.

GREEN, 2/Lt. Arthur 3/D.C.L.I.

Near MERVILLE, 12th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty. He acted as adjutant until he was wounded, and

rendered the utmost assistance in reforming and reorgansing a

defensive line at a time when great pressure was being brought

against the battalion and the position was obscure. His personal

example under trying conditions and heavy fire at close range

was altogether admirable.

GREEN, Lieut. George Richard Grenadier Guards

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

GREEN, Capt. William Charles 1/South Stafford

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

BAR TO M.C.

Near BOIS DE LUXEMBOURG, 27/28 May, 1918. For conspicuous

gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy attack. When

the enemy had broken through on his left and his company had

suffered severe losses, he rallied the remainder of his men

and held on for a considerable time. Having lost touch with

troops on his right, he withdrew to a trench in rear and again

maintained touch with them. His numbers being greatly depleted,

he attached himself to the troops on the right until wounded the

following day.

GREENWOOD, Lieut. James Hurst 11/Royal West Kent

YPRES-COMINES CANAL, 14th June, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry

and devotion to duty. Although wounded in the jaw, he continued

to lead his company with great dash and fearlessness, rushing

and capturing a machine gun which was holding up his advance.

This was the second occasion on which he had captured an enemy

machine gun.

GRIERSON, Lieut. Kenneth McIvor 22/Manchester

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

GRICE, 2/Lt. William Stanley R.G.A.

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

GRIFFIN, Capt. Arthur Ethelbert R.E.

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

GRIFFITH-JONES, Lieut. William Lionel Phillips 3/Durham L.I.

POTYZE, 14/15 March, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry.

He took part in a raid on the enemy’s trenches, and was the

first man to enter them. He shot the sentry and set a fine

example of coolness.

GRIFFITHS, 2/Lt. William Henry 16/Royal Warwick

ACHIET-LE-GRAND, 21st to 23rd August, 1918. For conspicuous

gallantry and good leadership. He led his platoon in an attack

with great skill to the final objective in spite of heavy

machine-gun fire. When the flanks were exposed and a withdrawal

became necessary, he maintained his position for two hours

over a thousand yards in advance of the new line covering the

withdrawal, and then brought back his men in perfect order. In a

later attack he captured all his objectives and took command of

a large number of troops who had lost their leaders. The success

achieved was largely due to his courage and coolness.

GUTTRIDGE, 2/Lt. John Frederick 9/Yorks

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

HACK, 2/Lt. Walter Pank 10/Lincoln

Near POELCAPPELLE, 22nd to 24th October, 1917. Seeing two of the

enemy about 200 yards from our trenches trying to get away he

covered them with a Lewis gun and went out himself and brought

both back prisoners.

HADRILL, 2/Lt. Cedric Ivor 10/East Yorks

FORET DE NIEPPE, 28th June, 1918. Soon after the commencement

of an important attack this officer went well forward

and established a signal station, from which he kept up

communication between battalion headquarters and the companies,

notwithstanding the heavy enemy shell fire, which constantly

broke the wires. His personal courage and coolness under trying

circumstances were a fine example to his men, and he sent back

valuable information from his position in the front line.

HALL, Capt. Alner Wilson 1/Artists

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

HALL, 2/Lt. Lionel Everard 1/K.R.R.C.

Near VERMELLES, 28th September, 1915. For conspicuous

gallantry at the quarries. He led his bombers and threw bombs

himself against the Germans for nearly three hours until

completely exhausted. By his courage and example he eventually

worked his way up the trench and cleared it of the enemy.

HALLIDAY, 2/Lt. Clarence Peter 2/Yorkshire L.I.

FAYET, 14th April, 1917. He led his platoon with great skill

in the face of heavy fire, and placed his machine guns to

such advantage that he was able to materially check the enemy

counter-attack, thereby rendering valuable assistance at a

critical period.

HALLIDAY, Lieut. Howard Edwin 7/Worcester

ASIAGO PLATEAU, ITALY, 10/11 October, 1918. For conspicuous

courage and determination during a night raid on enemy trenches

at Sec. In spite of the darkness and a heavy enemy barrage, he

led his men straight to the final objective, where he engaged

the enemy with great gallantry. An enemy machine gun opened fire

on his party at close range; he at once, with only a few men,

rushed the gun, putting the team out of action, and brought the

gun back to his lines.

HALLOWES, 2/Lt. Rupert Price 4/Middlesex

HOOGE, 19th July, 1915. For conspicuous gallantry on the night

of 19th July, when owing to shortage of bombs the enemy was

advancing down the communication trench. He got out of his

trench, exposing himself fearlessly, and fired at the enemy in

the open, hitting several. He also assisted in making a block,

dug out a communication trench under heavy shell fire, and

rebuilt a parapet that had been blown in. Throughout the night

he assisted in keeping touch and supplying bombs.

HAMILTON, Capt. Herbert James 1/D.C.L.I. (R.A.F.)

Over COMINES, 12th October, 1917, to 26th March, 1918. For

conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has on many

occasions displayed the utmost dash and fearlessness in

engaging enemy aircraft at close range, and has succeeded

in destroying a considerable number. He also attacked with

machine-gun fire, and from low altitudes, enemy formations on

the ground, and dropped bombs on points of importance behind the

hostile lines. He has invariably shown great determination and a

fine offensive spirit.

HANCOCK, Capt. Ernest R.G.A.

BEUVRY, 18th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion

to duty. The section in which this officer was in command was

being heavily shelled, during the course of which a 15-in. shell

destroyed the drainage system in the vicinity and flooded one

gun position, while in the other the gun platform was smashed

by a shell. He managed to get them both into action again and

kept them firing. He was several times knocked over by shell

explosions.

HARDING, 2/Lt. Geoffrey Philip 6/Northampton

CHERISY, 3rd May, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty, in outflanking and bombing an enemy machine

gun, putting it out of action. His courage and determination

were a splendid example to his men.

HARDMAN, 2/Lt. William Frederick Kerr R.E.

MESSINES, 7th June, 1917. He showed complete disregard of danger

in assisting to search deep dug-outs and cellars of a village

for traps and mine charges. His coolness under constant heavy

shell fire kept up the spirits of his men and set a fine example

of courage. He extricated two men who had been buried by a shell

although exposed to fire himself. His work was most efficient.

HARPER, Lieut. Edward Russell R.A.S.C.

GIBERCOURT, 21st March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty. He brought up the battery transport and

got away two guns under intense machine-gun fire, afterwards

returning with a corporal, started up and got safely away with

the two remaining F.W.D.’s in spite of machine-gun fire which

riddled the lorries.

HARRISON, Capt. Frank 9/Royal Munster Fusiliers

Awarded 3rd June, 1917.

HARRISON, 2/Lt. John George 3/Lincoln

N. of POELCAPPELLE, 4th October, 1917. He took command of his

company in an attack when he was the only officer left. He

reorganised his men, sited his posts with great judgment, and

sent in a very clear and useful report on the situation. He was

largely responsible for repulsing an enemy counter-attack. He

showed great courage and initiative, and his contempt of danger

had a great effect on his men.

HARRISON, 2/Lt. Edward Harrison R.E.

E. of NIEUPORT, 10th July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty when in charge of the maintenance of canal

bridges. By his untiring energy and disregard of personal

safety he succeeded in repairing these bridges, although they

were frequently cut by hostile fire, thereby maintaining

communication under very trying and critical conditions.

HART, 2/Lt. Joseph Aubrey 2/East Surrey

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

HARVEY, Capt. Albert, _D.S.O._ 6/Liverpool

DON, 15/16 October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry on the night

of 15/16 October, when in face of considerable difficulties and

hostile fire, he got his company over the HAUTE DEULE CANAL.

For this purpose he made a rough raft himself, was the first

man across, and established a bridgehead at this point, thus

enabling the brigade to cross and clear the enemy out of DON,

a strong position. Throughout the advance, he commanded his

company with skill.

HARVEY, 2/Lt. Eric Howard 5/Gloucester

N. of OVILLERS, 27th August, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry

during operations. After a senior officer had been wounded he

led a bombing attack against a trench held by 40 of the enemy.

He drove them out and consolidated the captured trench.

BAR TO M.C.

DOULIEU, 12th September, 1918. He led his company with gallantry

and ability in an attack, and drove the enemy, with many

casualties, from the position where he was holding up our

advance. At one time his men were practically surrounded and

under heavy fire, through which he rushed without hesitation to

warn an advancing battalion of the position of his company. He

averted what might have been a most unfortunate accident by his

promptitude and disregard of danger.

HASSLACHER, 2/Lt. Alfred John Emil 7/London (169th T.M.B.)

Near CROISILLES, 27th August, 1918. He brought his section of

mortars into action behind the first wave of infantry, and

successfully engaged several machine guns of the enemy which

were causing casualties. He was severely wounded, but continued

to direct and control his teams until all the ammunition had

been expended. His courage and endurance were a splendid example

to his men.

HAWKSWORTH, 2/Lt. Henry Charles Harold 10/Essex

YPRES, 31st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion

to duty. When the two assaulting battalions of an attack were

short of ammunition and it was of the utmost importance that

a fresh supply should reach them as soon as possible, he led

an ammunition party forward about two-and-a-half miles over

the most difficult country, exposed the whole time to the

heaviest shell fire and without a guide. One third of his party

were knocked out, but he safely delivered the ammunition, and

hearing on his return journey that a hostile counter-attack was

probable, he turned his party about and again reported to the

battalion headquarters in case his aid should be required. His

determination and devotion to duty set a splendid example to his

party.

HAYNES, Lieut. Charles Graham 4/K.R.R.C.

SCHWABEN REDOUBT, 21st October, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry

in action. He led bombing attacks with great courage and

determination, and finally, after bombing for one and a half

hours, was able to capture two officers and fifty men.

BAR TO M.C.

S.E. of YPRES, 20th September, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry

and devotion to duty. He successfully led attacks on three

strong points, and, later, aided by one man, he captured a

dug-out and took two officers and four other ranks prisoners.

HEDGES, Lieut. Norman Hammett 5/York & Lancaster

GOMMECOURT, 27th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty while commanding a company. He repulsed a

severe enemy counter-attack. Next day, under heavy machine-gun

fire, he captured his objective, and though wounded maintained

his position for four days. He set a fine example of courage and

leadership.

HEMPHILL, Capt. Howard Hislop 2/Leicester

YPRES, 1st October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty. He led his company with great coolness through

an intense barrage to counter-attack the enemy; he reorganised

after heavy losses, and held on to a portion of the front line

for thirty-six hours.

HENDERSON, Capt. Ernest James 2/East Lancashire

E. of YPRES, 31st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty in leading his company throughout important

operations under most difficult circumstances. Although exposed

to heavy hostile fire on the right flank, he successfully

consolidated his objective, and by this means ensured the

safety of the right flank of his division. Later in the day, he

successfully repelled two counter-attacks, setting a personal

example throughout that greatly inspired and encouraged his men.

HENDERSON, Capt. Kenneth Robert 2(6)Yorkshire

ARCHANGEL. He has carried out the duties of company commander

and adjutant of mixed force at BOLSHE-OZERKI, and has worked

in a very efficient way. He has had continuous service on this

front since November, 1918, and in the four engagements which

his company has taken part he has proved to be a fearless and

good leader of men.

HENEY, 2/Lt. John Henry Waldo 1/Coldstream Guards

Near VILLERS POL, 4th November, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry

and devotion to duty. He took charge of two sections at the

commencement of the attack and cleared the whole right flank of

some half dozen machine guns which were enfilading it. He killed

several himself, and with his handful of men collected over a

hundred prisoners. After the attack he and a few others beat off

a counter-attack on the right flank.

HEWITT, 2/Lt. Arthur Edgar 22/London (T.M.B.)

YPRES, 10th June, 1917. On several occasions he has rendered

most invaluable assistance to the attacking infantry, personally

reconnoitring forward positions and establishing his guns where

they could co-operate with the greatest effect. His pluck and

energy under fire have always been most marked.

HIBBARD, 2/Lt. Hamilton Edgar, _D.C.M._ 9/London (1/Artists)

RUMILLY, 8th October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and

initiative. During the advance he came suddenly on a strong

point in which were eight enemy machine guns. By prompt action

and fearless leadership he rushed the post, overcoming the

garrison and taking the crews prisoners.

HIBBERT, Capt. John Geoffrey A.O.D.

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

HICKSON, Capt. Reginald Davies 9/Essex

ARRAS, 23rd March, 1917. With great coolness and a total

disregard for danger he went forward under very heavy fire, and

personally superintended the withdrawal of his advanced parties

at a most critical time.

HIDE, Lieut. James Burchell 305th Siege Battery, R.G.A.

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

HIGGINSON, Capt. John Victor 2/Royal Welch Fusiliers

GIVENCHY, 5/6 July, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry during a

raid. Owing to his brilliant organisation and fine leading of

his company the raid was a complete success.

HIGLETT, Lieut. George Willibert Bucks Bn./Oxford & Bucks L.I.

ASIAGO PLATEAU, 16th June, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty while commanding a company in the second line

during an enemy attack. Throughout the fighting he maintained

excellent liaison with the forward battalion, sending back

valuable information. When the front line was broken he held

up the enemy with Lewis gun fire, and by constant patrolling

kept touch with the division on his right, closing up a very

wide gap in the second line. He showed great fearlessness, and

by reinforcing his threatened flank undoubtedly prevented the

enemy’s further advance.

HILL, 2/Lt. Arthur Dudley 1/Middlesex

Awarded 1st January, 1916.

HILL, 2/Lt. Charles Vincent Oxford & Bucks L.I.

Near ST. JULIEN, 22nd August, 1917. He led his platoon with

the utmost gallantry on a concrete machine-gun emplacement,

which he captured, killing three of the enemy. Being wounded,

he directed the fire of his platoon from the top of the gun

emplacement on to another enemy machine gun, which he captured.

His cheerfulness and courage under heavy fire had a splendid

effect on his men.

HILL, 2/Lt. Joseph Shirley R.F.A.

Near MONCHY-LE-PREUX, 17th June, 1917. For conspicuous

gallantry and devotion to duty under very heavy shell fire. A

shell burst at the mouth of his telephone pit, killing a major

and wounding him and another officer. He extricated himself,

and although wounded in five places, succeeded in digging the

officer out. He then carried him on a stretcher, with the aid of

a bombardier, to the dressing station, through a very heavily

shelled area, before having his own wounds dressed.

HILLYER, Lieut. William Harold

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

HILL 60, near YPRES, between 2nd and 17th April, 1915. In mining

operations the task of completing and charging one of our

mines was one of great difficulty and strain. Lieut. Hillyer

worked and watched long hours at the end of a gallery 165ft.

long and 3ft. by 2ft. 3in. in size, knowing that the enemy was

counter-mining close by. His pluck and endurance were remarkable

and resulted in the successful explosion of the mine and

consequent capture of the hill.

HINDMARSH, 2/Lt. Clifford 7/Loyal North Lancashire

S.W. of BERMERAIN, 23rd October, 1918. He led forward his

platoon with the greatest gallantry. He attacked in turn a

succession of hostile machine-gun nests, and by his initiative,

coolness and determination succeeded in establishing the left

front of the battalion on its final objective and taking some

fifty prisoners, including two officers.

HINGLEY, Capt. Alfred Norman 13/Middlesex

CARENCY SECTOR, 1st to 11th April, 1917. For over 10 days this

officer showed most conspicuous bravery and was a splendid

example to all, carrying out his duties under very heavy

bombardment. Though wounded he carried on until his battalion

was relieved five days later.

HOAL, 2/Lt. Edward Garner 8/Manchester

ABRAHAM HEIGHTS, 6th to 11th October, 1917. For conspicuous

gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of his company

after the company commander had been wounded. He acted as guide

to another company which had to take up a new position under

heavy shell fire.

HOBBS, Capt. Wilfred 2/Bedford

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

HOBSON, Lieut. Robert Carl 12/Northumberland Fusiliers

WYTSCHAETE, 16th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty. Throughout a week’s fighting this officer’s

energy and enthusiasm remained undiminished. At the end of that

period, when acting as liaison officer, he voluntarily remained

in the forward area until late in the evening, keeping brigade

headquarters fully supplied with first-hand information.

BAR TO M.C.

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

HOCKEY, 2/Lt. Alfred Lennon 21/London

JERUSALEM, 9th December, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty. On a heavy enfilade fire being opened from a

house on the flank, he, with great dash and initiative, attacked

and drove out a much superior force of the enemy, and held the

position under a heavy cross fire from machine guns, displaying

the most courageous determination and energy.

HODGKINS, 2/Lt. Albert Edward R.F.A.

Near WESTHOEK, 10th August, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty when Forward Observing Officer. He remained

with the most advanced infantry practically all day during an

attack, and, although his wire was constantly cut, he personally

renewed it

under heavy fire, and got most valuable information

through of impending counter-attacks. The night before he had

succeeded, under great difficulties, in establishing visual

communication by lamp from battalion to group headquarters. His

courage and ability were most marked.

HOGARTH-SWANN, 2/Lt. Arthur Lionel 7/Norfolk

E. of GONNELIEU, 20th November, 1917. For conspicuous

gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. When his company

commander was killed early in the advance he took command, and,

though wounded, led the company to the capture of the objective.

He showed courage and leadership of a high order.

HOLDAWAY, Lieut. Neville Aldridge 8/Manchester

ABLAINZEVILLE, 27th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty. When this officer observed that the officer in

charge of an important advanced post had become a casualty, he

immediately went up through a heavy barrage and took command.

He organised and controlled the fire of the garrison with such

effect that the enemy began to waver, so he promptly advanced,

inflicting severe casualties; but, finding them too numerous, he

withdrew, after ascertaining their dispositions. His courage and

coolness throughout the whole operations were very marked.

HOLDSWORTH, 2/Lt. Harry 4/East Lancashire

Near BRIASTRE, 19/20 October, 1918. He led his platoon on the

night with great gallantry in face of heavy fire against a

strong enemy position. On the final objective he located an

enemy machine-gun post on the front of the battalion that was

enfilading our line. He led a party of six men against the post,

and by his determined assault captured one officer and four

other ranks of the enemy, together with three machine guns. He

did fine work.

HOLGATE, 2/Lt. Leonard George 10/Lancashire Fusiliers

MARTINPUICH, 25th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry during

an attack. He led his platoon with the greatest determination,

and drove the enemy back, and it was due to his courage and

leadership that the objective was gained. He was seriously

wounded, but refused to be moved to the rear until three more

seriously wounded men were first taken to the aid post.

HOLLAND, 2/Lt. Arthur Leslie 1/Artists

S. of MARCOING, 30/31 December, 1917. For conspicuous

gallantry and devotion to duty. He took command of a company

when his company commander became a casualty and successfully

led it to a new position which he consolidated. He brought in

several wounded men from the front of the lines under heavy

fire, and set a splendid example of coolness and courage to his

men.

HOPLEY, Lieut. William Arnold 3/Royal Warwick

MESSINES, 10th to 19th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry

and devotion to duty. During ten days’ operations, when in

command of two light trench mortars, he was frequently under

the heaviest fire of all descriptions. On all occasions he set

a fine example of courage and devotion to duty to his men,

and his dispositions were marked by skill and ability. On one

occasion, when both his mortars were buried and his detachment

had been reduced to a quarter of their effective strength, he

nevertheless managed to bring the mortars into action again and

inflicted severe casualties on the enemy.

HOPWOOD, 2/Lt. John R.F.A.

KEMMEL, 20th July, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry. When his

battery was heavily bombarded and a direct hit ignited an

ammunition store, he at once went in and got the fire under

control at great personal risk before anyone else arrived on the

scene. Some of the ammunition exploded, and the position was

being shelled while he was working.

HORLEY, Lieut. Cyril Rupert 2/Oxford & Bucks L.I.

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

HORNE, Capt. Owen Walters 2/Essex

FAMPOUX, 9th April, 1917. When commanding the right company it

was largely due to his leading that direction was kept over a

three mile advance. When held up at the fourth objective by

uncut wire he went to the front and personally supervised the

cutting in front of a strongly held trench.

HORSLEY, Capt. Oswald 2/Gordon Highlanders (R.F.C.)

ANGLE WOOD, 18th August, 1916. He led the first line of the

advance, capturing and consolidating his objective. Though

wounded and put into a shell-hole he continued to direct

operations and refused to be moved back till the position was

safe.

BAR TO M.C.

In FRANCE, March, 1918. He has brought down completely out of

control three hostile machines, and of two others which he

engaged one he fought to within a distance of 200ft. from the

ground, forcing it to land, the second spinning down to the

ground out of control, he being unable to observe it crash owing

to the presence of other hostile machines. He has carried out

accurate and valuable reconnaissances, and has set a magnificent

example of determined gallantry and skill whilst leading

low-flying and bombing patrols.

HOSKING, 2/Lt. James Cecil 10/D.C.L.I.

MŒUVRES, 30th November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty when employed in carrying ammunition to the

front line. During three days’ operations he went backwards and

forwards, without rest, through heavy barrages, and enabled the

line to be maintained. He assisted on one occasion in repelling

an enemy attack, and set a splendid example of energy and

resource to his men under difficult conditions.

HOWARD, Major Hugh Lloyd 3rd Corps Signal Coy., R.E.

Awarded 3rd June, 1917.

HOWCROFT, 2/Lt. Stewart Martin 1/Royal West Surrey

Near VELDHUEK, 25th September, 1917. When the company

commanders of two companies who had made a counter-attack were

wounded, he took command, and showed great ability and coolness

in controlling the situation for two days under continuous fire.

HOWE, 2/Lt. Vernon Arthur 3/Norfolk

S.E. of FORET DE NIEPPE, 10/11 May, 1918. For conspicuous

gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of a platoon

carrying out a raid on an enemy post. He bombed an enemy trench,

sent a Lewis gun round to enfilade it, and then, seeing that it

was being successfully dealt with, he pushed on with only two

men, and searched the houses which were his final objective.

HUDSON, 2/Lt. Edward Palmer R.F.A.

BAILLEUL, 28th March, 1918. When the battery was heavily shelled

in a forward position he set a splendid example of coolness and

courage to his men. Later in the day, he took command of the

battery in a most difficult situation and conducted a withdrawal

under heavy fire. It was largely owing to his determined efforts

that the operation was successfully carried out.

HUGHESDON, Capt. Reginald Howard 1/D.C.L.I.

E. of YPRES, 4th October, 1917. Though wounded early in the

assault he continued to lead his men until the objective was

gained.

HUGHES, Capt. Hugh Llewellyn Glyn, _D.S.O._ R.A.M.C.

Near FREMICOURT, 21st to 23rd March, 1918. For conspicuous

gallantry and devotion to duty. He worked day and night in the

open, in spite of the heaviest shell and machine-gun fire,

tending the wounded and helping them back to safety, with a

spirit of cheerfulness and self-sacrifice rarely seen. After

being wounded he still continued to perform his duties, until

the wound necessitated his evacuation.

HUNT, Capt. Archibald Henry 20/London

N.E. of SOLESMES, 20th October, 1918. For conspicuous

gallantry in the operation. Though his right flank was exposed,

he led his company on to its objective through a heavy enemy

barrage and captured a field gun. He then consolidated the

position gained and held on to it for three days under trying

conditions.

HURNDALL, Lieut. Charles Frederic R.F.A.

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

HYAMS, 2/Lt. Henry David 23/London

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

IMRIE, 2/Lt. David Patrick Cuthbert 1/London

WARNETON, 9th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty. He was in charge of a platoon occupying a

strong point, and after both flanks had been forced back he

held on and inflicted very heavy casualties on the enemy at

close range, thus delaying the enemy’s advance and allowing the

troops, which had withdrawn, to take up a new position. His

tireless energy and cheerfulness deserve the highest praise.

IRELAND, 2/Lt. Ernest Pinnock Tank Corps

Near ST. JULIEN, 22nd August, 1917. When acting in support

of another officer, the tank commanded by the latter became

ditched, whereupon 2/Lt. Ireland attempted to tow it out with

his own, but got ditched in the attempt. He unditched his own

tank and brought all the wounded and the guns of both tanks

safely out of action, although while doing so his tank was put

out of action by shell fire. During the whole of this time, he

was under heavy shell and machine-gun fire. He showed great

gallantry and fearlessness.

IRVING, Capt. George Gray Hammond 9/Rifle Brigade

ACHIET-LE-GRAND, 21st to 25th August, 1918. For conspicuous

gallantry and devotion to duty. He made a personal

reconnaissance of the outpost line under heavy machine-gun fire,

and returned with information of great importance. During five

days’ operations he was untiring in his efforts to arrange food,

water and ammunition supplies, and by his masterly grip of the

situation rendered invaluable service.

JACKSON, Capt. Mark Keith 6/Warwick

E. of VILLERS PLOUICH, 3rd to 5th December, 1917. For

conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. Although

in a very exposed position with his company, he maintained it

for many hours under a very heavy shell fire. Later, seeing

a company of another unit on his left being hard pressed, he

gallantly led a party of men across the open to attack the enemy

on the flank, and was wounded while so doing.

BAR TO M.C.

BAC ST. MAUR, 6th September, 1917. He organised the final attack

which drove the enemy out of his positions with great skill, and

carried it out with courage and determination, capturing many

prisoners and four machine guns. His conspicuous courage and

devotion to duty inspired all the men of the company under his

command.

JACKSON, 2/Lt. Stewart Spiers 6/Worcester

LA VACQUERIE, 3rd December, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty. When sent up with reinforcements to a post

which was almost surrounded by the enemy he led his men through

heavy rifle and machine-gun fire. He went forward alone to

reconnoitre the best means of approach, and by his coolness and

courage succeeded in bringing timely assistance to the garrison

of the post.

JAGGER, Lieut. Charles Sargeant 13/Worcester

NEUVE EGLISE, 11th to 14th April, 1918. For conspicuous

gallantry and devotion to duty while commanding a company. He

beat off several attacks by superior forces, and when his right

flank was exposed and communication cut he still held on to

his position. He made a valiant fight, and not until he was

compelled to do so did he order a retirement.

JAMES, 2/Lt. Lawrence Edward 7/London

S.E. of YPRES, 20th September, 1917. When the advance of his

company was held up by enfilade fire from a dug-out he quickly

made up a party, and after hard fighting captured the position,

accounting for eight of the enemy. His prompt action was

invaluable to the battalion.

JAMES, 2/Lt. William Thomas 1/London

N.W. of BULLECOURT, 16th June, 1917. He took command of his

company when his other officers had become casualties, and

consolidated and held a position for 24 hours, although

subjected to repeated bombing attacks and sniping from all

sides. His conduct and bearing throughout were most creditable,

and set a splendid example to his men.

JARVIS, Captain Arthur 1/Gloucester

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

JEFFERYS, Capt. Arthur Harold 7/Middlesex (Loyal North Lancs.)

GIVENCHY, 18th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry

and devotion to duty. As soon as the enemy barrage lifted

he ordered his company to stand to, and when he found that

the enemy had penetrated the trenches he led an immediate

counter-attack and drove them back some distance. He then

organised and led bombing parties to clear the enemy out, and

join up with a company on the left. He succeeded in this, and,

although wounded, insisted on reorganising the sector, and did

not leave till the next day.

JERWOOD, Capt. Edward Longsden 1/Royal Berks

S. of RICHEBOURG L’AVOUE, May 15th, 1915. For conspicuous

gallantry and devotion to duty during a night attack on the

enemy’s trenches, when in charge of machine guns. He established

a machine gun in position in the second captured German

trench under rifle and machine-gun fire, and also recovered a

machine gun that had been lost between the first and second

German trenches. On 17th May he gallantly led a section which

established two machine guns in the firing line under shell

fire, and set a fine example to the men under his command.

FIRST BAR TO M.C.

Near OPPY, 29th April, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty in leading his company during an attack. By his

dispositions and personal example he was able to repulse several

heavy counter-attacks until himself wounded. The reports he sent

back were invaluable.

SECOND BAR TO M.C.

Near BERMERAIN, 24th October, 1918. For marked gallantry and

devotion to duty. When in command of the support company he

noticed that the left front company and the battalion on his

left were held up by heavy enfilade machine-gun fire. He

promptly advanced his company and captured the final objective.

JERWOOD, Capt. John Hugh 10/Durham L.I.

S.E of HOOGE, 21/22 and 24/25 August, 1917. He maintained his

position regardless of withdrawals on his right and left and

of the fact that the enemy had penetrated the line on both his

flanks. He displayed a coolness and fearlessness which inspired

all ranks with confidence.

JOHNSON, Capt. Alfred Forbes R.G.A.

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

OHNSON, Capt. Charles Beckett 5/Border (9/Liverpool)

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

JOHNSTON, 2/Lt. John Darrell 5/Gloucester

E. of YPRES, 22nd August, 1917. During the attack he led his

company through the barrage and took up and consolidated a

position. He took command of the forward line and organised

the defence of four different units. He displayed exceptional

qualities of leadership, and by his cheerfulness and disregard

of danger inspired all ranks to consolidate and hold on at a

critical time. His organisation of the line helped the troops on

his flanks to hold on to the objectives.

JOHNSTONE, Lieut. Robert 4/London (R.F.C.)

Near LE TRANSLOY, 17th October, 1916. For conspicuous

gallantry in action. He has shown marked courage and initiative

in turning our artillery on to columns of enemy infantry. On one

occasion he carried out counter battery work in cloud and mist

at 800 feet under heavy fire from the ground.

JONES, Lieut. Percy Hudson R.E.

FESTUBERT, 18th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty. As brigade signalling officer he displayed

untiring energy in his efforts to establish communication

with battalions which had become dislocated owing to heavy

bombardment and mist. Throughout the day he was up and down

seeing what could be done to improve matters, regardless of

personal risk.

JONES, 2/Lt. Reginald Lucas 9/London

Near WESTHOEK, 16th August, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty on several occasions in hand-to-hand fighting.

On one occasion he cleared a tunnel dug-out with a Lewis gun,

inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy.

JOSEPHS, 2/Lt. Edward Albert Robert 5/Gloucester

S. of POELCAPPELLE, 4th October, 1917. For conspicuous

gallantry and devotion to duty. He took command of his company

in an attack and led it forward under heavy fire. He showed

great initiative and energy in organising and consolidating the

captured ground.

JUPP, Lieut. John Morton Scott 10/Manchester

BRIASTRE, 20th October, 1918. For marked gallantry and

determined leadership. He was in command of a company, and under

heavy machine-gun fire, dashed forward with a few men, shooting

several of the enemy with his rifle and capturing the guns.

Later, finding that the company on his flank had not reached its

objective, he led a platoon and attacked the enemy on his flank.

JULL, 2/Lt. Robert Charles R.G.A.

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

JUNGIUS, Lieut. Ernest James Theodore 1/Bedford (M.G.C.)

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

KEEP, 2/Lt. Alan Ralph 3/Royal West Surrey

OVILLERS, 27th July and 13th August, 1916. For conspicuous

gallantry during operations. He kept his battery continually in

action day and night under heavy shell fire, thereby materially

assisting the infantry to capture enemy trenches.

KEEY, Lieut. Cecil Walter 7/London

SAULCOURT and EPEHY, 7th September, 1918. For conspicuous

courage and devotion to duty during the operations. He was in

charge of two mobile trench mortars, and had both guns put out

of action, and the majority of the teams wounded. Despite the

fact that he was wounded in the face he took over the remnants

of two companies of infantry who were left without an officer

and reorganised them, and consolidated on a line just west of

CAPRON COPSE. His initiative and courage in the face of great

danger were a splendid example to all ranks concerned.

KEKEWICH, 2/Lt. Stanley Buck R.F.A.

LA VACQUERIE, 30th November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry

and devotion to duty. He assisted his battery commander in

man-handling the guns back when the ammunition was exhausted

during an enemy attack. He set a splendid example of coolness

and courage under heavy fire.

KELTY, Lieut. Stanley William 9/Liverpool (30/M.G.C.)

WERVICQ, 14th October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and

initiative. During the attack he twice went forward to

reconnoitre the ground prior to the advance of his guns. When

an enemy post was holding up our advance he crept forward to

ascertain the strength with which it was held. He obtained most

useful information concerning the enemy’s position, although

persistently fired at by snipers and machine guns. Later, he

took his guns boldly forward and had them in their consolidated

positions within half an hour of the capture of the locality.

KENNEDY, Lieut. Cyril Arthur Reginald R.F.A. (Y/9/T.M.B.)

Near STEENBEEK, 15th October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry

and devotion to duty. He was in charge of mobile 6-in. mortar

in close support of the infantry. When the attack began heavy

enemy machine-gun fire was immediately opened on the mortar and

its detachment. With great coolness and gallantry he continued

to keep his mortar firing and render very material assistance in

diminishing the enemy’s fire, and thus enabling the infantry to

continue their advance.

KERCKHOVE, 2/Lt. Herbert Vincent 4/East Surrey

HAUSSY, 16th October, 1918. For gallantry and resourceful

leading during the attack. After several attempts had failed

to rescue a wounded man who was lying in front of our posts

he crept out under heavy machine-gun fire and got the man in.

Later, he organised a party of 10 men and surrounded an enemy

post in a sunken road, which was inflicting great damage and

casualties upon the attacking force, and succeeded in capturing

the whole garrison of 60, with two trench mortars and two

anti-tank rifles. His courage and coolness were admirable.

KERR, 2/Lt. John Vass 7/London

Near HANGARD, 24th April, 1918. This officer’s platoon was

subjected to very heavy fire during an enemy attack, which drove

back the troops on either flank. His determination encouraged

his platoon to stand fast and pour a steady fire into the

advancing enemy, causing them to bring up a large number of

troops, supported by two tanks, against him. Although his

men began to waver, he went round the platoon, regardless of

personal danger, and rallied them at the critical moment by his

example, so that not one of the enemy reached his post. But for

his gallant stand a considerable amount of ground would have

been lost.

KIDD, Lieut. Claude Bernard 15/Cheshire

Near EPEHY, 24th August, 1917. He did remarkably fine work

when his company was holding a position for many hours from

early morning till late at night, while heavily shelled. It was

entirely due to his efforts that the men were kept together. He

encouraged his men throughout the day, continually going up and

down the trench. His conduct was splendid, and he set a fine

example.

KING, 2/Lt. Bernand Ellis 10/Norfolk

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

KING, 2/Lt. Harry Norman 4/Loyal North Lancashire

Near CORDONNERIE, 29th July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry

and devotion to duty when leading his platoon in a raid on the

enemy trenches. After fierce hand-to-hand fighting, in which

his platoon sergeant and four section leaders were all wounded,

an enemy party superior in numbers appeared on his right. He

at once collected his men, charged this party, and in a second

hand-to-hand fight put them to flight. Although half his platoon

had become casualties he remained out in “No Man’s Land” until

ordered to retire, when he collected wounded and brought them

in. His absolute contempt of danger and fine leadership so

inspired his men that they completely routed a force of twice

their strength.

KINGDON, 2/Lt. Frank Denys 29th Battery R.F.A.

SAPIGNIES, 25th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry. When

heavy enemy fire killed two men and wounded several others of

his battery he organised a stretcher party and got them to a

place of safety under heavy shelling. By his example of coolness

he kept the battery in action and saved several lives. Later,

while observing under heavy enfilade fire, he showed marked

devotion to duty, and kept up communication with his battery by

visual, and got back valuable information.

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DEFEAT OF THE PRUSSIAN GUARD AT NONNE BOSCHEN WOOD BY THE 2ND

OXF. AND BUCKS L.I.

(From the picture by Capt. W. B. WOLLEN, in the possession of

the Officers of the Battalion. By permission.)]

KNIGHT, 2/Lt. Alfred Ovenden 12/Loyal North Lancashire

GOUZEAUCOURT, 30th November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty. During the preliminary portion of the attack

he showed great courage and exercised complete control over

his company. On the enemy opening a heavy barrage, and while

they were seen to be advancing, he ordered all the sections

with which he could get into touch to retire, only leaving the

position himself when the enemy were not more than 300 yards

away. It was very largely due to his courage and skill that the

whole company were extricated from a very awkward situation with

very few casualties.

KNOWLES, 2/Lt. Roland Ernest R.G.A.

N.W. of HEBUTERNE, 5th April, 1918. Whilst on duty at the guns

under heavy enemy bombardment he helped to rescue the wounded

from a blown-in dug-out. He kept all the guns in action, moved

from pit to pit with the greatest coolness, and personally

assisted in serving the guns when short of men. He displayed

fine courage, and set a high example by his behaviour.

LAING, 2/Lt. Ivan Coldstream Guards

Near GINCHY, 15/16 September, 1916. When he was the only officer

left in his company, he reorganised his men, rushed forward

through a heavy barrage, and remained out securing the front

till ordered to withdraw.

LAMBERT, 2/Lt. Philip Felix 2/West Riding

FAMPOUX, 9th to 11th April, 1917. He displayed great courage and

resource in taking command of his company in the advance. When

the party was withdrawn at night he did good work in organising

the defence of a captured trench; he set a fine example

throughout.

LAMBDIN, Lieut. John Reginald 7/West Yorks (2/Durham L.I.)

Near ST. QUENTIN WOOD. For marked gallantry and devotion to duty

on the night of 17/18 September, 1918. He was sent to show the

battalion guides the route to the assembly position. He took the

party up and got shelled. Out of sixteen guides six came back,

the remainder being killed. Although himself badly shaken, he

returned to the battalion and, practically unaided, guided the

companies into position. He then volunteered to take a message

over ground swept by shell fire.

LAST, Capt. Ernest Reginald 1/Liverpool

VIMY RIDGE, 1/2 June, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry. He

organised an assault on the enemy’s trenches, and displayed

great coolness and an utter disregard of personal danger during

the operation, which was carried out under a heavy hostile

bombardment.

LAWLESS, Capt. Philip Henry 18/Middlesex

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

LEE, Capt. Reginald William 4/Essex

ALI-EL-MUNTAR, EGYPT, 26th March, 1917. For conspicuous

gallantry and devotion to duty. During an attack he went back

under heavy machine gun and rifle fire at close range, collected

and brought up reinforcements regardless of his own safety. He

then organised and skilfully led the final assault from his part

of the line.

LEECH, Lieut. Arthur William 6/Northumberland Fusiliers

Near HARBONNIERES, 27th March, 1918. For conspicuous

gallantry and devotion to duty. During a counter-attack, when

his commanding officer had become a casualty, he took command

of the battalion and successfully led the attack to its

objective, capturing two machine-guns and several prisoners.

This successful counter-attack was instrumental in holding up

the enemy at a critical moment, and great praise was due to this

officer.

LE FEVRE, 2/Lt. Frank Ewart Bayliss 3/Lincoln

S.W. of LENS, 1st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty during an assault upon the enemy’s position.

When the leading company was temporarily checked he pressed

forward, killing many of the enemy, and personally taking a

prisoner. When he could go no further he dug in. He afterwards

made it his special mission to keep touch between the right and

left companies, repeatedly passing over ground which was under

fire, and showing a complete contempt for danger. His consistent

coolness under fire has always set a magnificent example to his

men.

LEITH, Lieut. George Hector 18/Machine Gun Corps

FORET DE MORMAL, 4th November, 1918. During the attack he

handled his section of machine guns with great courage and skill

under heavy machine-gun fire, enabling them to select positions

of great value, from whence they were able to inflict heavy

casualties on the enemy, as well as to neutralise the enemy’s

fire, and materially assisted the advance of the infantry. He

has consistently done good work.

LEWIS, Capt. Francis Attwater 5/Welch

Awarded 11th April, 1918.

LEYBOURNE, Capt. Philip Edwin 8/Hampshire

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

BAR TO M.C.

S.E. of La CLYTTE, 8/9 August, 1918. For conspicuous

gallantry and good leadership. He was the first to reach the

objective on the front of the company of which he was in

command. When the position had been gained he consolidated with

skill and promptitude, in spite of many casualties, sending back

valuable information to battalion headquarters. Throughout the

operation his fine example had a great effect on his men.

LINDSAY, Lieut. Gordon Parmiter 2/Border

Near BAPAUME, January, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty. He displayed great courage and initiative

during a raid, and was the last to leave the enemy’s front line

trench. Later he made a gallant attempt to rescue a wounded man.

LISTER, 2/Lt. Alfred Walton R.F.A.

FLEURBAIX, 9th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty. When the battery position was being heavily

shelled he helped to keep up the fire of his battery by running

from one gun to another, passing orders. When the order was

given to limber up he helped with the teams so that the guns

were got away under shell and machine-gun fire. He worked day

and night when he and another officer were the only two left

with the battery, inspiring all ranks to do their utmost.

LLOYD-JONES, Lieut. John 2/Yorkshire

Awarded 1st January, 1916.

LOCKWOOD, Lieut. Eric Jardine 5/Essex

EGYPT, 19th September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty. In the attack on KEFR KASIN, he led his

platoon with great dash, taking all his objectives on three

successive positions in very difficult country. He set a very

fine example to his men.

LONGBOTHAM, Lieut. Currer Benjamin 32/Northumberland Fusiliers

S.W. of ASIAGO, 15th June, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry

and devotion to duty during an enemy attack. When his company

commander had been killed he, though wounded in the head,

commanded the company throughout the day, and only went to the

Aid Post when ordered to do so by the commanding officer in the

evening. He set a very fine example of grit and perseverance to

his men.

LONGSTAFF, Capt. Ralph 8/East Yorks

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

LORD, 2/Lt. Gilbert Henry 5/Royal Lancaster

Near WIELTJE, 31st July to 2nd August, 1917. For conspicuous

gallantry and devotion to duty when all his officers and

N.C.O.’s had become casualties and he himself was wounded in the

hand. He took command of his company, and carried on under heavy

shell fire and very adverse weather conditions, until he was

again wounded in two places, displaying admirable courage and

devotion to duty.

LORIMER, Capt. John Scott 1/Norfolk

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

LORT, 2/Lt. William Vincent 7/London

ALBERT SECTOR and “NO MAN’S LAND,” July, 1918. For conspicuous

gallantry and ability in action. He and a N.C.O. went out to the

help of a fighting patrol who had suffered severe casualties. He

promptly organised stretcher parties, and made many journeys to

and from the front line under heavy machine-gun fire, himself

unaided carrying one man 100 yards. When all casualties were

clear he twice attempted to rescue the Lewis gun and was wounded

when nearly succeeding.

LOTT, Capt. Francis Albert 1/Welch (32/M.G.C.)

Near ORS, 4th November, 1918. For conspicuous courage and

devotion to duty at the crossing of the OISE-SAMBRE CANAL.

He carried out personal reconnaissance, and pushed his guns

boldly forward before the attack. During the attack he opened

an intense fire on enemy machine guns, and swept the points

from which the bridging parties could be fired on. This made it

possible for the canal to be bridged very quickly.

LOVELL, 2/Lt. Bertram Tank Corps

YPRES, 31st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty. He rendered most valuable assistance to the

infantry, and when his tank had become badly ditched under

heavy shell fire he formed two strong points with his crew, and

kept them supplied with ammunition until he was wounded. He

remained with his men in one of these strong points for over

an hour, until he became so weak from loss of blood that the

crew persuaded him to go back to the dressing station. He set a

splendid example of pluck and devotion to duty.

LOVERIDGE, Capt. John Leonard 4/Royal Berks

HANGARD WOOD, 27/28 April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty. He made a reconnaissance under heavy enemy

barrage, and next day led his section to the starting point, in

spite of the fact that his tanks had been observed by the enemy

and were submitted to heavy fire. Throughout he showed great

coolness and initiative.

BAR TO M.C.

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

LUCAS, 2/Lt. Clifford James 7(17)London

E. of WULVERGHEM, 28th September, 1918. For conspicuous

gallantry and devotion to duty. Previous to the assault he had

led daring reconnaissances of two craters, and in the assault,

with the knowledge gained, he led his platoon round the first,

killing the garrison, and then rushed the second. The same night

he drove out nest after nest of machine-guns with his platoon,

his energetic leadership inspiring his men with great confidence.

LYNE, Capt. Howard William 1/Yorkshire L.I.

S. of LE CATEAU, 17th October, 1918. For conspicuous

gallantry during the operations. He led his company to the

objective with energy and skill. Subsequently he found that the

enemy threatened his left. He immediately formed a defensive

flank, and under heavy fire held his ground throughout the day.

LYONS, Capt. Ernest Frederick 10/Devon

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

MCBAIN, 2/Lt. Hubert 2/Durham L.I.

MORCHIES, 21st March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty. He led a counter-attack and established a

block in a trench at a very critical time. He held this position

for four hours, and greatly assisted his battalion to maintain

its position. He showed great fearlessness and devotion to duty.

In the afternoon he was wounded.

MCCALL, 2/Lt. Archibald 4/K.O.S.B.

YPRES, 31st July and 1st August, 1917. For conspicuous

gallantry and devotion to duty. When all the other officers of

his company had become casualties he took command, and led them

with the greatest gallantry and skill during the severe fighting

which ensued, returning after the capture of each strong point

and collecting more men, whom he led forward. While doing this

gallant work he fell severely wounded in the head, having very

materially assisted in the capture of the position.

MCCARTHY, 2/Lt. Thaddeus Francis 4/Loyal North Lancashire

WESTHOEK RIDGE, 10th August, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry

and devotion to duty. When in charge of the battalion carrying

and ration parties he carried out his work with the greatest

coolness and ability, and although by reason of the heavy shell

fire it was of a most arduous and dangerous nature it was due

to his exertions and personal supervision that rations arrived

regularly. On another occasion during an attack he led his men

forward with great coolness, setting a fine example to those

around him. He afterwards took over and reorganised another

company whose officers had all become casualties.

MACDONALD, Lieut. Kenneth 7/Seaforth Highlanders

N.E. of YPRES, 28th September to 3rd October, 1918. For

most conspicuous gallantry and determined leadership during

the operations. He led his company with great skill against

the enemy positions on the BRODSEINDE RIDGE, and on more

than one occasion captured parties of the enemy practically

single-handed. His fearlessness inspired all ranks under him.

MCDOUGALL, Peter Aitken R.A.F.

In FRANCE, 19th February to 12th March, 1918. For

conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He always showed

great initiative and skill in attacking enemy aircraft, and

drove down or destroyed several enemy machines. On one occasion

while on patrol he encountered three enemy two-seater machines,

and though his engine was giving trouble he attacked them

single-handed and drove one of them down out of control, having

shot the observer. On another occasion, after driving down an

enemy machine, he attacked and silenced a battery of six guns

which were firing on our machines. His example of pluck and

determination was of the utmost value to the squadron.

MACFARLANE, 2/Lt. Donald Murray 19/Lancashire Fusiliers

Near ZONNEBEKE, 23rd October, 1917. On a wireless station being

blown in by hostile shell fire he organised a rescue party from

his platoon, which was quartered in adjacent dug-outs. In spite

of heavy shell fire he succeeded in digging out six wounded men

and had them carried back to a dressing station. By his prompt

action and fine example of courage the lives of these men were

saved.

MACINNES, 2/Lt. William Alexander 4/Highland L.I.

Near SERRE, 10/11 February, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry

and devotion to duty. He led his platoon in a most gallant

manner, and inflicted many casualties on the enemy. Later, he

reorganised his men and materially assisted in repulsing a

hostile counter-attack.

BAR TO M.C.

NIEUPORT, 10th July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry

and devotion to duty during an intense hostile bombardment of

the town. He occupied the brigade observation post, which was

unprotected, and at the top of a conspicuously high building,

for twelve hours under intense shell fire. His work enabled

the brigade commander to keep in touch with the situation, as

all other means of doing so were being continually interrupted,

and in spite of the shells bursting all round his post and

passing through the building he declined to vacate it, except

to repair his telephone wires. He set a magnificent example of

fearlessness and devotion to duty.

MACKAY, 2/Lt. Donald John Everall R.E.

LA BASSEE CANAL, 18th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry

and devotion to duty. When the enemy was seen massing in force

at the head of a pontoon bridge, in spite of the shelling and

machine-gun fire, he and his men swung and sank the bridge,

and then assisted the garrison to man the trenches and repulse

the enemy. Undoubtedly his coolness and resource under most

difficult conditions saved what might have been a serious

situation.

MCKEOWN, 2/Lt. Felix Quinn R.G.A.

CHAUNY, 21st March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and

devotion to duty. His section was under intense shell fire, and

he found it impossible to keep the communication line working,

so he established a post in the open, and from there maintained

connection all day with the brigade, and got messages through to

the section by runners. He was wounded in the evening.

MACKIE, Lieut. William Gordon 5/West Riding

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MONTNOIR, 17th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and