Chapter XI: Section II: List of (4)

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troops, which had withdrawn, to take up a new position.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

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

MCKINLEY, 2/Lt. Charles 16/London (1/Artists)

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

MCKINTY, 2/Lt. Henry Bernard R.F.A.

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

MCMILLAN, 2/Lt. Ernest Albert 1/Cameron Highlanders

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

MCWALTER, Lieut. Thomas Brown 12/East Surrey

In front of WYTSCHAETE, 3/4 September, 1918. For conspicuous
gallantry while commanding a fighting patrol. He was ordered to
drive out enemy posts, and so enable other troops to advance.
In spite of extreme darkness and swampy ground he overcame
determined resistance and gained his objective. Throughout
the whole operation he set a fine example of courage and good
leadership.

MACE, Capt. Edgar Robert 3(1)Liverpool

AYETTE, 14/15 July, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry in
leading his company in a raid against the enemy outpost system,
when nine prisoners were captured and as many more killed. The
success was due to his very thorough all-night reconnaissances.
He showed the calmest determination, and his personal example
inspired a fine offensive spirit in the men he took over the
parapet.

BAR TO M.C.

ERVILLERS and MORY COPSE, 23rd August, 1918. For conspicuous
gallantry and fine leadership during an attack. He led his
company splendidly, captured his objective, and then made
himself secure against an enemy counter-attack. Next day he led
his company forward from reserve successfully and consolidated a
position. Throughout the operations his fine example of courage
and determination inspired his men.

MACHIN, 2/Lt. Norman Frederick Coldstream Guards

GINCHY, 15th September, 1916. He led his men with great dash,
rallied them under heavy machine-gun fire, and brought them on
through a heavy barrage till he fell wounded.

MADDEN, 2/Lt. Clarence Rowland 4/Lincoln

S.W. of LENS, 19th June, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty. Throughout an attack upon enemy trenches he
displayed exceptional coolness and cheerfulness, and when the
position was won he promptly brought rapid fire to bear upon the
retreating enemy, causing very heavy casualties. He also showed
great initiative in personally attending to all the details
in connection with blocking, bombing and mopping-up parties,
setting a fine example to his men of courage and self-possession
under fire.

MADDOCK, Capt. Richard Henry 2/Royal West Surrey

Awarded 1st January, 1916.

MADDOX, 2/Lt. Leonard George 22/London

W. of ALBERT, 3rd August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty. He led a daylight patrol, and brought back
valuable information which enabled the battalion to move forward
and establish posts in the old lines. Later, he did fine work in
getting rations and ammunition through to the forward outpost
company under heavy shelling of gas and high explosives.

BAR TO M.C.

S. of ALBERT, 22/23 August, 1918. He displayed great courage and
coolness during an advance under heavy fire of all descriptions,
and captured a chalk pit strongly held by the enemy with
machine-guns. When his platoon was counter-attacked in force he
repulsed the enemy with loss, controlling his men with judgment
and ability.

MAINGOT, 2/Lt. Joseph Henry
2nd Service Bn. British West Indies Regt. (R.F.C.)

Awarded 11th April, 1918.

MAINGOT, Capt. Patrick Sherlock 9/East Surrey

S.E. of CAMBRAI, 9th October, 1918. For conspicuous good
leadership and gallantry when in command of a company. Again,
on 16th October, during the attack on HAUSSY, he man[oe]uvred
his men splendidly, and took his objective in spite of
heavy opposition, with very few casualties. When the enemy
counter-attacked and practically surrounded him he extricated
his men in a most masterly manner. He showed marked courage
throughout.

MALE, Capt. Sidney John 23/K.R.R.C.

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

MALPASS, Capt. Charles Edward 11/Royal West Kent (1/Artists)

THILLOY, 27th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry
and devotion to duty. Whilst in command of a company this
officer rendered great service in clearing up the situation by
personal reconnaissance under heavy fire. Throughout the day his
coolness and determination inspired the men in the attack.

MANN, Capt. Deane Royal West Surrey

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

BAR TO M.C.

Near HAMEL, 26th and 28th March, 1918. When the enemy
attacked he at once organised a counter-attack and drove the
enemy back. On the following day, hearing that the enemy had
broken through on the flank, he made a reconnaissance under
intense machine-gun fire and in full view of the enemy, and
brought back valuable information. He set a splendid example of
courage and coolness to his men.

MANN, Capt. Douglas Bruce Upfield 4/Somerset L.I.

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

MANN, 2/Lt. Frederick Randall 2/Hampshire

Awarded 1st January, 1916.

MANSFIELD, Lieut. Francis Turquand 171st Tunnelling Co., R.E.

WULVERGHEM-MESSINES ROAD, 28th September, 1918. On the
evening of 28th September, he closely followed the infantry
patrols and removed 16 tank mines in face of the enemy under
heavy rifle and machine-gun fire. The next morning he removed
44 additional tank mines on the same road. In the subsequent
operations he showed great courage in pushing forward with the
infantry patrols, inspecting bridges and roads and removing
unfired demolition charges.

MARGETSON, Lieut. Edward 1/Artists

S. of MARCOING, 30th December, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry
and devotion to duty. He kept up communication during an enemy
attack under the most difficult conditions, laying telephone
lines and personally carrying messages under heavy fire. He
showed great initiative and skill.

MARSDEN, 2/Lt. Walter 4/Loyal North Lancashire

WIELTJE, 31st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty during and after an attack. He led his platoon
with splendid dash and gallantry, capturing two enemy trench
mortars at the head of his men and killing many of the teams.
Later, he supervised the construction of a strong point under
heavy machine-gun and shell fire, showing the utmost disregard
of personal danger.

BAR TO M.C.

E. of YPRES, 20th September, 1917. With a party of twelve men,
seeing troops ahead held up, he at once pushed forward through
them and established himself in the trench beyond. This position
became untenable owing to an enemy strong point 150 yards ahead.
He therefore attacked it with his party and drove the enemy out.

MARSHALL, 2/Lt. Francis R.F.A.

E. of YPRES, 20th September, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry
and devotion to duty. In an attack he showed great energy and
courage when acting as forward liaison officer. Throughout his
tour of duty he exposed himself to heavy fire, while he spotted
guns, made sketches of the whole position, and identified strong
enemy points.

MARTIN, 2/Lt. Arthur William Dight 3/Royal Highlanders

S.W. of RHEIMS, 28th July, 1918. He climbed the heights
overlooking an enemy position, and established communication
with the division on the left under heavy machine-gun and
shell fire. He then brought a valuable report to battalion
headquarters. Next he proceeded under intense barrage to
rejoin his company, and finding that they had lost all their
officers he assumed command, and commanded them with conspicuous
gallantry, showing the greatest coolness and determination.

MARTIN, Capt. Ernest Wilfred Leigh R.A.S.C.

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

MARTIN, Capt. Granville Basnett 10/London

CONTALMAISON WOOD, 22nd March, 1918. For conspicuous
gallantry and devotion to duty on two occasions. First, on
seeing the greater part of two battalions retiring, he rushed
forward in the open under machine-gun fire and rallied and
reformed them. Secondly, when the enemy made three attacks,
penetrating a portion of the line each time, he organised and
led a counter-attack on each occasion, which drove out the
enemy, largely owing to his brilliant leading and example.

MARTIN, Lieut. Reginald Dean 8/Northampton

ETREILLERS, 21st March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry
and devotion to duty when battalion intelligence officer. He
advanced through a heavy barrage to find out the situation. He
led forward a party that had gone astray in time to prevent the
enemy from reoccupying a trench. He brought back information
of the greatest value throughout the day, and has at all times
shown great ability and courage.

MASKELL, 2/Lt. Henry Percy 3/Wilts

Near GOUY, 4th to 6th October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry
during the operations. He worked with endless energy throughout.
During the attack on the 4th, when the left flank of his company
was detached from the battalion, he showed great initiative in
regaining touch and consolidating his position. The fact that
his company captured eight machine guns and over 50 prisoners
was largely due to his fine courage and leadership in mopping-up
dug-outs and enemy snipers.

MASON, 2/Lt. Henry James 3/Essex

S. of MORLANCOURT, 8th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry
and devotion to duty during an attack. He led his platoon
splendidly, attacking and destroying three enemy machine-gun
positions and killing the crews. He rendered most valuable
assistance during consolidation of the final objective, and his
conduct throughout was marked by courage and cheerfulness.

MASON, Capt. Kenneth Sydney 10/Bedford (M.G.C.)

Awarded 3rd June, 1917.

MATTHEW, Capt. David R.A.M.C. (1/Artists)

Near WESTROOSEBEKE RIDGE, 30/31 October, 1917. During two days’
heavy fighting he established a dressing station in an advanced
position, whence he continually went forward to dress wounded
and organise carrying parties under heavy fire. He inspired his
men to continue their work by his splendid example.

MATTHEWS, Capt. Gwyn Hobson 3/Machine Gun Corps

COURCELLES, 21st August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and
initiative in command of two sections of machine guns during an
attack. He successfully brought his guns into action against
enemy pockets which the infantry had overlooked in the fog, and
captured many prisoners. Throughout the action he handled his
guns with great skill, and set a fine example to all under his
command.

MATTHEWS, 2/Lt. William Henry 1/East Surrey.

LONGUEVAL WOOD, 23rd July, 1916. He organised and led with great
dash an attack on a strongly defended enemy post, capturing and
putting out of action several machine guns, and killing many of
the enemy.

MAXTED, 2/Lt. Claude Bretherton 6/London

S. of YPRES-COMINES CANAL, 7th June, 1917. He led his company
during an assault with great dash and determination, inspiring
those round him by his coolness and indifference to danger.

MAY, Capt. Herbert Richard Dudfield 5/Warwick

E. of VILLERS PLOUICH, 3rd December, 1917. For conspicuous
gallantry and devotion to duty. He stood his ground in an
isolated advanced trench for over 20 hours against a strong
enemy attack, and was successful in holding it until ordered
to withdraw. He afterwards took his company into another part
of the line and led three charges against the enemy. He showed
great gallantry, coolness and untiring energy, inspiring all
ranks under him.

MAYO, 2/Lt. Alfred Harrison 3/East Yorks (Tank Corps)

Near HAMEL, 4th July, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry
and devotion to duty as a tank commander. Perceiving a tank
broken down within 300 yards of the enemy, he left his own
tank and, in spite of heavy shell fire and being under direct
observation of the enemy, he arranged a tow rope himself and
took the disabled tank in tow. He was heavily shelled for some
distance, but brought the broken-down tank back to its rallying
point, a distance of about 7,000 yards.

MAXWELL, 2/Lt. George Barton 32/Machine Gun Corps

Near SEQUEHART, 1st October, 1918. For great courage and
initiative in the fighting on this date. When the enemy
counter-attacked and our infantry were driven back, he kept his
guns going till he was practically surrounded and our barrage
had fallen behind him. He then fought his way out, and with his
revolver put out of action five of the enemy who attacked him.
During a second counter-attack he stayed in action till the
last, and then helped to form a new line and held it with his
guns assisted by infantry he had helped to collect. Later, he
beat off a further local counter-attack with his guns. By his
personal courage and example to his men he rendered the greatest
service.

MEACHEM, 2/Lt. Frank Reginald 1st London Heavy Battery, R.G.A.

Near SEBOURG, 5th November, 1918. On the night of 5th November
he was in charge of a gun and six ammunition and store wagons,
and was proceeding to join two guns in position on the eastern
outskirts of Sebourg. When nearing the gun position he came
under enemy shell fire, which killed three of his men and
wounded six, besides killing five horses. Though badly shaken he
organised a party and cleared the road, and brought his gun and
wagons to the position with the least possible delay. He showed
great pluck and determination.

MEADOWS, Lieut. Charles Stanley 292nd Brigade, R.F.A.

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

MEREDITH, 2/Lt. Alexander Charles 8/Rifle Brigade (M.G.C.)

LONGUEVAL, 18th August, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry
in action. Owing to his coolness and pluck he was able to hold
his position for six hours under heavy artillery fire, and
to bring his four guns into action in the captured trench in
excellent fire positions.

[MESSOM, 2/Lt. Harold 2/Royal West Surrey]

_In the London Gazette of 23rd June, 1915, an award of M.C.,
intended for 2/Lt. Messom, who had been mentioned in Despatches,
for gallant conduct in February 1915, was by a clerical error
published in the name of another officer in his Regiment of very
similar name. On the mistake being discovered, that notification
was cancelled. But in the meantime 2/Lt. Messom had been killed
in action, and it is understood that the error could not be
further rectified as at that date posthumous awards (except of
V.C.) were inadmissible._ ED.

MIDGLEY, Lieut. Thomas Herbert 466th (N. Midland) Field Co., R.E.

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

MIEVILLE, Capt. Walter Stokes 1/Artists

S. of MARCOING, 30th December, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry
and devotion to duty. When ordered to support a counter-attack
he walked forward across the open to one of the advanced
companies under machine-gun fire and obtained information of the
utmost value. His coolness and gallantry were a splendid example
to all those under him.

MILLIGAN, Capt. Andrew 8/West Yorks

N.E. of SOLESMES, 20th October, 1918. During the attack, when
the situation was obscure, he went forward to the outpost line
under very heavy fire, reorganised the dispositions of the right
flank of the battalion which was in the air, and brought back
most valuable information. He has shown consistent courage.

MITCHELL, Lieut. Allan 4/York & Lancaster

GRAINCOURT, 22nd November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry
and devotion to duty. When sent with his company to reinforce
the forward troops he found the situation very critical. He
continually moved about in the open organising his position.
When the troops on the left were heavily counter-attacked, he
crossed about 200 yards of open ground under heavy fire, rallied
and reorganised them, and led them to a new position, thereby
undoubtedly saving the flank from being turned.

MOIR, Capt. Kenneth Macrae 5/East Surrey

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

MOLLER, Lieut. Arthur Appleby Grenadier Guards

HOUTHULST FOREST, 12th October, 1917. For conspicuous
gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of a company.
After reaching his objective, finding he was much harassed by
fire from a post on his front, he at once organised a raid on
it. Keeping it under a steady fire, he worked up an assaulting
party on flank and rear, who dealt effectively with all who
remained in the post. One machine gun was captured.

MONEY, Capt. David Frederick 1/Artists

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

MOODY, Capt. Percy 2/Royal Welch Fusiliers

Awarded 1st January, 1916.

BAR TO M.C.

GIVENCHY, 5/6 July, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry during a
raid. He organised and led his company with great dash, the
result being that the raid was completely successful.

MOORE, 2/Lt. Charles Christopher 8/Lancashire Fusiliers

E. of HARGICOURT, 18th March, 1918. When in command of a
patrol he came into contact with 50 of the enemy who were
advancing to raid our trenches. Owing to the skilful manner in
which he handled his patrol he succeeded in cutting his way
out and in returning to our lines. On his arrival he at once
organised another party, returned with these men to the scene
of the fight, and brought in the three wounded men whom he had
been forced to abandon temporarily. His gallantry was most
praiseworthy.

MOORE, Capt. Francis William 10/Devon

Awarded 3rd June, 1917.

MOORE, Lieut. Frank Leonard 1/Monmouth

RAMIECOURT, 3/4 October, 1918. For great gallantry and
devotion to duty. During operations he went out from battalion
headquarters under heavy fire to locate position of “C”
Company, who were somewhere in front of RAMIECOURT. He
remained out for over two hours. Later on same day he, with the
assistance of stretcher-bearers, brought in a wounded officer
under shell fire.

MOORE, Capt. Harold Edward Royal Monmouth R.E.

Awarded 3rd June, 1916.

MOORE, Capt. John Leslie Mackenzie R.E.

ARRAS BOISIEUX, 21st March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty in maintaining the railway service under heavy
shell fire. By his action the withdrawal of railway artillery
was carried out, and all supplies evacuated.

MOORE, 2/Lt. Leslie Thomas R.E.

MONTELIMONT FARM, near VILLE-SELVE VILLAGE, 24th March, 1918.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while his company
were engaged in covering a retirement under heavy artillery and
trench-mortar fire. With great stubbornness he held on to an
extremely bad position, finally withdrawing his troops skilfully
in good order. His fine conduct contributed greatly to the
success of the retirement, and caused the saving of several
wounded.

MOORE, Capt. Robert Frank 1/Notts & Derby

Awarded 3rd June, 1917.

MOORE, 2/Lt. William Robert 1/East Yorks

E. of MEAULTE, 3/4 June, 1916. During an intense bombardment
2/Lt. Moore showed himself to be a fearless and inspiriting
leader. He led a bombing party with great gallantry and dash.
His personal example had a most inspiriting effect on his men.

MORGAN, Lieut. Ernest Leslie R.F.A.

E. of YPRES, 15th October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty in continuing to assist in laying out new lines
to the batteries, after having been himself half buried by a
shell. During many days’ operations it was entirely due to his
fine example that communications from brigade headquarters to
the batteries were kept intact.

MORRIS, 2/Lt. Alfred Arthur Thomas 6/Middlesex

MORY, 24th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion
to duty. This officer took command of the company when its
commander had been killed, and when the enemy broke through the
line he rallied his men and recovered the trench from which they
had been driven. The following day, in a rear guard action, he
showed skill and coolness in extricating his men in an orderly
manner.

MORROW, 2/Lt. Frederick R.E.

BIHECOURT, 21st March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty in charge of a cable burying party, when he
helped to man a most important redoubt. Although gassed early in
the morning he remained in charge of a mixed party of R.E. and
infantry throughout the day, fighting until relieved. Returning
from hospital as early as possible he continued doing most
valuable work in laying cable lines.

MORTIMER, 2/Lt. Arthur Broadbent 7/West Yorks

S.E. of AULNOY, 1st November, 1918. During the counter-attack by
the enemy on our positions he showed great gallantry. He seized
a Lewis gun and ran forward under very heavy machine-gun fire
and brought fire to bear on the enemy’s flank, causing many
casualties and capturing one unwounded prisoner. This action
threw the right flank of the enemy into confusion.

MORTON, Lieut. William Cattell 3rd London Brigade R.F.A.

Near LINDENHOEK, 1st June, 1917. Assisted by two of his men, he
showed the greatest promptness and courage under heavy shell
fire in extinguishing serious fires amongst the ammunition of
his battery. He also displayed great gallantry and resource in
attending to a wounded man under fire, getting him to a place of
safety.

MORTON, Capt. William Chamberlin 1/London

CACHY, 24/25 April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry
and devotion to duty. In command of a company forced to fall
back he more than once rallied and reorganised his men,
taking up successive defensive lines and holding up the enemy
attack, although he had lost all his officers and most of his
non-commissioned officers.

MOSS, Capt. Vincent Newton 1/East Kent

Near HULLUCK, 24/25 June, 1917. During a raid he led his party
into the enemy support line, where he remained three hours
reorganising them after heavy casualties. Although wounded he
personally supervised the repulse of a bombing attack, and
remained to the last, finally withdrawing his party without
further loss.

BAR TO M.C.

NOYELLES, 21st November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty. Finding during a relief that strong parties of
the enemy with machine guns were still in possession of a large
part of the village, he immediately led his company forward, and
with the help of two tanks cleared the enemy from the position,
capturing about 20 prisoners and a large quantity of stores and
war material.

MOSSMAN, 2/Lt. Harold Alexander 3/Royal Berks

POELCAPPELLE, 12th October, 1917. He kept the direction of the
right flank of the battalion in an advance over heavily shelled
ground. When his company reached its forward position he walked
over the open, reorganising it and rallying some wavering
troops, and keeping them under his command.

MUNRO, 2/Lt. Donald George 18/London

Near VERMELLES, 16th December, 1915. For conspicuous gallantry
and ability at the Quarries. He was in command of a party of
grenadiers in a very exposed position in the front line, and
repulsed a succession of violent bomb attacks made by the enemy.

MUNT, Major Edsal R.F.A.

LANNOY, 4th May, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion
to duty. At dawn the enemy commenced a heavy bombardment on the
battery position. As the battery was not firing, this officer
decided to withdraw the detachments to a place of safety. While
telephoning these instructions a shell burst in the roof over
his head, bringing the brickwork on the top of him and burying
him. He crawled out, trying to get to the guns, when another
shell burst close by, again burying him. He managed to crawl
out, and though much shaken, got to the guns and superintended
their withdrawal. The bombardment continued for an hour, and it
was due to his action that only one man was wounded.

MURCH, 2/Lt. Alfred Henry 11/Royal Warwick

DACAUT WOOD, 15th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty during an attack. He was in charge of an
advanced post. Seeing that the advancing troops would be held
up by the wire in front he went out with one man under heavy
machine-gun fire and commenced to cut it. He continued this work
until badly wounded.

MURRANE, Capt. Hugh Dudley 6/Royal Lancaster

Awarded 3rd March, 1919.

MURRAY, 2/Lt. George R.F.C.

Awarded 18th December, 1917.

NEEDHAM, Lieut. Leslie William 20/London

EAUCOURT L’ABBAYE, 1st & 4th October, 1916. He led his men with
great courage and initiative, capturing the objective. Later,
he consolidated and maintained his position. He set a splendid
example throughout.

NELSON, 2/Lt. Lewis Archibald 2/Leicester

S. of NEUVILLE VITASSE, 9th April, 1917. He rendered valuable
assistance to the infantry, making gaps in the wire and clearing
the enemy trench, thus saving many casualties. Later, he reached
his objective entirely unsupported, and remained in action for
four hours.

NETHERCOT, 2/Lt. Robert Pinkerton 8/West Yorks

ECOUST, 3rd May, 1917. Although wounded in three places, he
rallied his men and led them forward in the face of very heavy
hostile fire.

NEWBERRY, 2/Lt. Thomas Frederick Machine Gun Corps

Awarded 30th January, 1920.

NEWLAND, Lieut. Arthur Mansfield Coldstream Guards

PILCKEN RIDGE, 31st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty. When his company commander was killed he took
command and led his men to their objective with the greatest
gallantry and skill, afterwards organising his defence under
heavy machine-gun fire, with complete disregard of his own
personal safety, setting a splendid example to all ranks.