Chapter XIII: Section II: List of (6)

JONCOURT, 1st October, 1918. For great gallantry and good work.
When two of his guns and teams were partly buried by enemy
barrage prior to a counter-attack he extricated such of the men
as had not become casualties. He then under very heavy fire
pushed forward four guns to the advanced posts, and defended the
exposed left flank of the brigade, engaging enemy parties at
close range and effectively breaking them up.

SMITH, 2/Lt. Percy Landon 11/Royal Warwick

RIEZ DU VINAGE, 30th June, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty in commanding a wave of a raiding party which
successfully penetrated the enemy’s lines in daylight. Heavy
casualties were inflicted on the enemy, about 50 being killed
and five taken prisoners. He was almost entirely responsible for
the preliminary reconnaissance. He did splendid service.

SMITH, 2/Lt. Sydney Bernard Loyal North Lancashire

RICHEBOURG L’AVOUE, January, 1917. He carried out a dangerous
reconnaissance of the enemy’s wire. Accompanied by another
officer and N.C.O. he forced his way to the enemy’s trench.
Later, although himself wounded, he assisted to carry a wounded
man a distance of 250 yards.

SMITH, Capt. Walter Campbell 1/Artists

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

SMITH, Capt. William Leslie 2/Worcester

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

SMITHER, Capt. Samuel Thomas 10(17)London

S. of YPRES-COMINES CANAL, 7th June, 1917. For conspicuous
gallantry and devotion to duty in command of a bombing party
which was to co-operate with the tanks in the capture of a
position. The tanks having failed to arrive at the right moment,
he successfully took the position with a bombing party, and
established communication with the battalion on his left,
displaying great coolness and resource at a critical moment.

BAR TO M.C.

CONTALMAISON, 25th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty. When the enemy were pressing their attacks
down a communication trench this officer, moving along the
top of the parapet and using his revolver, himself led two
counter-attacks which drove the enemy back. His courage and the
determination with which he led his men undoubtedly produced
this successful result.

SECOND BAR TO M.C.

Near MOISLAINS, 5/6 September, 1918. During the operations
he displayed great gallantry and initiative in leading his
company to the attack, and also in assisting the other company
commanders, who were junior subalterns, in the reorganisation
and consolidation. His contempt of danger set a fine example to
those under him, and his clear reports of the situation were of
the greatest assistance to his commanding officer.

SOLOMON, Staff-Capt. Jerrold Bernard 2/Oxford & Bucks L.I. (R.F.C.)

In FRANCE, 20th and 24th November, 1917. He carried out a patrol
lasting nearly three hours in a very high wind and low clouds,
flying at an average height of 500 ft., and brought back a
valuable report. During the flight he attacked and drove down an
enemy two-seater machine under heavy rifle and machine-gun fire
from the ground. He also made a valuable reconnaissance in very
bad weather, flying at an average height of 100 ft. under heavy
rifle and machine-gun fire, in the course of which he engaged a
hostile battery with his machine gun. He set a splendid example
of courage and determination.

SOUTTEN, Major Arthur Camille 11/London

Near YPRES, 23rd September, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty. He was on his way to a forward post alone when
he saw a party of six of the enemy approaching. He covered them
with his revolver and took them all prisoners.

BAR TO M.C.

CROZAT CANAL, 21/22 March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion in action when he went forward with four scouts to
locate the position of the enemy. During the reconnaissance his
four scouts were wounded, and it was only by crawling under
heavy fire that he was able to take back information of the
highest importance. His courage and determination were very
marked.

SOWARD, 2/Lt. Frank 5/D.C.L.I.

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

SPAFFORD, 2/Lt. Arnold Victor 3/West Riding

HAVRINCOURT, 15th to 18th September, 1918. When the company
commander became a casualty this officer took charge, and led on
with great skill and gallantry, securing the objective, which
was strongly held by the enemy. For a time his advance was held
up by machine guns, but after a personal reconnaissance he
worked up a trench with bombing squads and Lewis gunners, and
drove the enemy out with great loss.

SPENCER, 2/Lt. Joseph Thomas 8(2)London

E. of POZIERES, 19th September, 1918. For most conspicuous
gallantry during the operations. This officer gallantly rallied
his men under very heavy hostile machine-gun fire, rushed the
machine-gun post, and succeeded in taking the crew prisoner.
During this period he displayed an utter disregard of danger and
inspired his men. He was subsequently wounded.

SPICER, 2/Lt. Edward Masters 4/East Lancashire

Near PASSCHENDAELE, 9th October, 1917. When in command
of his platoon he was largely instrumental in repelling
counter-attacks, and regained control over his men in very
trying circumstances.

SPRAWSON, Capt. Evelyn Charles R.A.M.C.

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

SPURRELL, Lieut, Richard Kenilworth 9/D.C.L.I.

Near ARRAS, 14th October, 1917. When he was in command of a
section of a raiding party his section encountered severe
opposition, but effected an entry by hand-to-hand fighting,
during which he personally killed two of the enemy, his party
taking eight prisoners. He had previously carried out two
reconnaissances.

SQUIRE, 2/Lt. Edwin Ross 5/Lincoln

Near LENS, 1st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty when commanding a flank company of an assault.
Finding the enemy in a strong position and offering considerable
resistance he at once organised his company for defence, and
repulsed two counter-attacks. Throughout the day he held on
to the positions he had taken, organising them in a very able
manner under heavy fire of all kinds, and doing work which
was extremely valuable, as well as being of an exceptionally
difficult nature.

STAHL, Capt. Arthur R.F.A.

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

STALMAN, Lieut. Alfred Claude 6/West Riding

Near BAILLEUL, 13th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty. During an attack by the enemy this officer
noticed a dangerous gap in our line on the flank of the brigade.
He immediately counter-attacked with much gallantry under heavy
fire, and although shot through the arm he succeeded in retaking
and holding our original posts.

STANCLIFF, 2/Lt. Robert 2/London

BEAURAINS, 18/19 March, 1917. He led his platoon in a most
gallant manner, and personally reconnoitred an enemy trench.
Later he single-handed attacked and captured two of the enemy.
He was subsequently wounded.

STATON, 2/Lt. William Ernest R.A.F.

In FRANCE, March, 1918. On one occasion, when on offensive
patrol, he, by the skilful handling of his machine and accurate
shooting, destroyed two enemy aeroplanes and brought down a
third out of control. In addition, during the nine days previous
to this, he had destroyed five other enemy machines, two of
these being triplanes. The services which he has rendered have
been exceptionally brilliant, and his skill and determination
are deserving of the highest praise.

STEEL, 2/Lt. Edward Gerald 20/London

EAUCOURT L’ABBAYE, 1/4 October, 1916. He led his platoon with
great courage and determination to their final objective. Later
he consolidated and maintained his position for four days until
relieved. He set a splendid example to his men.

STENTIFORD, Lieut. Ronald Hastings 5/Leicester (M.G.C.)

Near LENS, 8/9 June, 1917. He led his sub-section forward under
heavy fire with great initiative and determination, and by his
supporting fire at point blank range enabled the storming party
to get forward. Later in the attack he covered the retirement
with great skill, successfully accounting for 50 of the enemy,
who were approaching over the open. He did not withdraw his guns
until the last possible moment.

BAR TO M.C.

Near DICKEBUSCH, 7/9 May, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty. This officer was in charge of a section
of guns for three days’ fighting. After enduring a heavy
bombardment, when both he and his men were suffering from the
effects of gas, he accomplished a counter-attack in the evening.
When the bulk of the infantry was checked he pressed on by using
concealed approaches with a thin wave of infantry, and came into
action just behind, filling a gap which might at any moment have
been penetrated by the enemy. He showed the greatest coolness
and judgment in getting his guns into position and checking the
enemy.

STEPHENS, 2/Lt. George /Gloucester

Near BIACHES, 4th February, 1917. He handled his platoon with
great gallantry, and materially assisted in repelling a strong
enemy raiding party.

STEPHENS, 2/Lt. Kenneth Thomas 3/Worcester

MONT DE LILLE, 13th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty. During a hostile attack he showed the greatest
courage and initiative. With another officer he organised a
counter-attack and drove the enemy back, inflicting heavy
casualties.

STEPHENS, Capt. Warren Trestrail 6/Notts & Derby

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

STEVENS, 2/Lt. Cyril Parker 3/D.C.L.I.

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

STEVENS, Capt. William Cecil 1/Worcester

Near YPRES, 31st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty. During important operations he showed very
quick grasp of the situation, and was of the greatest assistance
to his commanding officer. On one occasion, when no orderlies
were available, he himself carried an important message under
very heavy shell fire with the utmost fearlessness and disregard
of personal danger.

BAR TO M.C.

Near ST. CHRIST, N. of SOMME, from 22nd March to 2nd April,
1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during
11 days of very severe fighting. Throughout the whole of this
period, acting as adjutant, his untiring efforts were constantly
directed to the handling of the battalion, and his fine example
set a standard for all ranks, which enabled them to carry out
the duties assigned to them. After his commanding officer had
been wounded he assumed increased responsibilities with the
greatest courage and resource, and the ability of the battalion
to respond to the calls made on it at critical moments was
largely due to his fine work.

SECOND BAR TO M.C.

TRESLON and SOULEUSE RIDGES, 27th May, 1918. For conspicuous
gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy attack. He did
invaluable work in keeping men of his battalion together during
severe fighting under heavy fire, when any lack of resolution
would have been fatal to prospects of success. Two days later
he was conspicuous by the way in which he helped to control the
fight and reorganise defences during a long and hard-fought
fight.

STEWART, Lieut. Oliver 9/Middlesex (R.F.C.)

Between BRUGES and OSTEND, 13th July, 1917. For conspicuous
gallantry and devotion to duty. He has done consistent good work
for six months, both on escorts and offensive patrols, and has
displayed great fearlessness and skill during severe fighting at
close range with enemy machines, successfully holding his own,
although on several occasions outnumbered by them.

STEWART, 2/Lt. William Hinton 211th Siege Battery (R.G.A.)

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

STONE, Capt. William Herbert 1/Royal Warwick

Near MERVILLE, 28th June, 1918. During an attack he led his
company with conspicuous gallantry and great dash to the capture
of their objective. He then took a party with a Lewis gun in
pursuit of the retreating enemy, on whom he inflicted severe
losses. Having destroyed a bridge over the river he consolidated
a selected position well in advance of the objective, and though
badly wounded he continued to direct operations for some time.
During all this time he was under heavy enemy machine-gun and
sniping fire at short range.

STOREY, 2/Lt. Kenneth 2/Durham L.I.

HOOGE, 9th August, 1915. For conspicuous gallantry and skill
when in command of bombing parties. He was seriously wounded
while directing his men. The success of our attack and the
subsequent holding of the position were largely due to the
coolness and dash of the bomb throwers under 2/Lt. Storey.

STORM, 2/Lt. William George 5/York & Lancaster

THIEPVAL, 16/17 September, 1916. He led a party of
volunteers in an attempt to surprise an enemy post. Though
unsuccessful, owing to heavy machine-gun fire, he succeeded
by fine leadership in bringing back the whole of his party,
including the wounded. He himself was the last to return.

STOUT, Lieut. Frank Moxon 20/Hussars

HAIRPIN, 25/26 January, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry
and resource. When he heard of an enemy working-party in the
vicinity he took a corporal and light machine gun down a sap,
mounted the corporal on his back to enable the latter to fire
over the parapet, and opened fire. Later, mounted on the
corporal’s back, Lieut. Stout opened fire, although by this
time they had been discovered. Next morning 14 dead enemy were
counted, and more must have been wounded.

STRATTON, 2/Lt. Gilbert Leonard R.F.A.

RAMADI, 11th July, 1917. When his section was subjected
to intense and accurate fire from six hostile guns he worked
with great courage and coolness, and succeeded in silencing
two of them. Though exposed to the fiercest heat he displayed
extraordinary energy throughout the day, and set a fine example
of courage and determination to his section.

STRODE, Capt. Maurice 2/West Surrey

GHELUVELT, 26th October, 1917. When several battalions were held
up by machine-gun fire, and many men of different units were
without leaders owing to casualties, although he was on duty
at battalion headquarters, he voluntarily went forward, and
in spite of heavy fire got 100 men into a suitable defensive
position.

BAR TO M.C.

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

SULLIVAN, 2/Lt. Stanley Frederick /Gloucester

Near POELCAPPELLE, 9th October, 1917. When in command of his
platoon during an attack he captured a concrete emplacement held
by two enemy machine guns, and later assisted in capturing a
strong point by working round its flank. He took out a patrol of
six men to gain touch with the company on his right, and though
three were killed he continued until he had gained touch.

SUTCLIFFE, Lieut. Fred 8/Hants

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

TAMBLYN, Capt. Horace William 181st Tunnelling Co. R.E.

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

TAPPER, Capt. Michael John 1/Artists (Tank Corps)

This officer has acted as Staff Captain to the brigade since
its formation on 1st February, 1917. Throughout the ARRAS
battle, the operations in the YPRES SALIENT from 31st July to
20th October, and the CAMBRAI battle, he has shown the utmost
untiring energy and capacity for organisation. The task of
providing supplies, etc., has often been one of very great
difficulty, but on no occasion has there been any failure in the
arrangements he has made.

TAPLIN, Capt. George Aubrey 65th Siege Battalion (R.G.A.)

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

TAPPLY, Capt. Mark 10/Norfolk

Near ALBERT, 26/27 March, 1918. During the enemy attack he
rushed forward, and by his coolness and courage inspired such
confidence in his men whose officers were casualties that a new
line was established. On the following day, when the enemy were
about to attack a detached post, he collected reinforcements
and led them to the post, which he found to be surrounded by
the enemy. Cutting his way through the enemy he succeeded in
establishing a fresh position from which the enemy could be
checked. His courage, skill and initiative were most conspicuous.

TARRANT, 2/Lt. Henry Geoffrey Nelson 6/Royal Berks

Near MIRAUMONT TRENCH, 17th February, 1917. He pushed home the
attack with such determination that, in spite of weak numbers,
he succeeded in capturing 70 prisoners. He finally got in touch
with the unit on his left, and consolidated the position he had
gained.

TAUTZ, 2/Lt. Reginald Hugh 10/Manchester (Loyal N. Lancs)

Near NIELTZE, 19/20 May, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty when in command of a raiding party. Finding the
gap, previously cut, had been repaired, he cut his way through
under fire and cleared 70 yards of enemy trench, displaying the
greatest determination and courage.

TAYLOR, Capt. Bruce Mitchell 1/D.C.L.I.

Awarded 14th January, 1916.

BAR TO M.C.

GIVENCHY SECTOR, 6/7 February, 1917. During a raid on the
enemy’s trenches he directed the operations with marked skill,
and set a splendid example to all ranks.

TAYLOR, Lieut. Ernest Reginald 7/Essex

Near HOLLEBEKE, 26th July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty when battalion signalling officer. When his
headquarters were heavily shelled and set on fire he remained
behind at great personal risk to collect his instruments and
disconnect the telephone, although he well knew that the
ammunition stored there might explode at any moment. The dug-out
blew up very shortly afterwards, and he then went to another
station under very heavy shell fire and sent back valuable
information to the brigade.

TAYLOR, 2/Lt. George Arthur 4/Lancaster

Near YPRES, 20th September, 1917. He led his company with the
greatest gallantry and resource, personally initiating and
carrying out a successful assault upon an enemy strong point.
He reached his objective and carried out consolidation in
spite of heavy fire. He was a constant example of courage and
determination to his company.

TAYLOR, Lieut. Leslie Francis 1/K.R.R.C.

VILLERS-BRETONNEUX, 26th April, 1918. For conspicuous
gallantry and devotion to duty. He brought a machine gun and
team into a position which enfiladed the enemy’s attack, and,
driving them back, caused their capture by another party. His
section then remained in position on a railway embankment,
preventing any penetration by the enemy.

TERRY, Capt. Sidney Frederick 1/Wilts

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

THOMAS, 2/Lt. Lewis John 4(15)Welch

MORVAL, 1st September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry
and initiative in an assault. He led his company with the
greatest dash, and accounted for nine machine guns and their
teams. Single-handed, when on one occasion separated from his
company, he effected the capture of 15 of the enemy, whom
he forced to surrender while he covered the entrance of the
dug-out. He showed splendid courage and determination.

THOMAS, Lieut. Robert William 7/London

Near BOURLON WOOD, 2/3 December, 1917. For conspicuous
gallantry and devotion to duty during a night attack. All
the other officers of the company were wounded, and owing to
darkness and heavy hostile fire entrenching became a matter
of great difficulty. He displayed great skill and coolness in
establishing communication with the troops on either flank and
getting his men well dug in before daylight.

THOMAS, 2/Lt. Thomas R.G.A.

ASIAGO PLATEAU, 15th June, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty. He took two linesmen over two miles along
heavily-shelled roads and re-established communication after
the telephone lines had been cut. Throughout the day he showed
complete disregard of danger.

THOMPSON, Capt. Arnold John Adjutant 1/Scots Guards

Awarded 3rd June, 1917.

THOMPSON, Capt. Claude Ernest 2/South Lancashire

Awarded 3rd June, 1916.

BAR TO M.C.

WIELTZE, 31st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty. Having gone forward to clear up the situation
he found it was critical owing to the enemy envelopment of our
left flank. He promptly organised a defensive flank, which held
out long enough to save a large portion of the brigade from
being cut off. It was due to his ability and promptness that a
disaster was averted, and his good staff work contributed very
largely to the success of the whole operation.

THOMPSON, Capt. George Kenneth 5/East Lancashire (9/Yorks)

RUE DU BOIS, on night of 31st December, 1915, and 1st January,
1916. For conspicuous gallantry and ability. Although hampered
by searchlights and Verey lights, he led, with great dash and
determination, a successful attack on the enemy trenches.

BAR TO M.C.

CONTALMAISON, 10th July, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry in
action. He led the first line in the attack with great dash, and
though wounded stuck to his duty and continued to do fine work
until midnight, when he was ordered back with a message. He was
then sent to hospital.

THOMSON, Lieut. George Gordon 3/Gloucester

Near MORLANCOURT, 8th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry
and devotion to duty during an attack. As battalion signalling
officer he kept up communication with companies, on one occasion
repairing the wire under intense shell fire. When the adjutant
became a casualty he assumed his duties, and it was largely due
to his energy and fine example that the troops were quickly
reorganised and the line firmly established.

THORNE, Lieut. Alfred John Parker West Lancashire Div. Eng. (R.E.)

Near YPRES, 20th September, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry
and devotion to duty in constantly going backwards and
forwards under heavy shell and snipers’ fire to ensure the
consolidation of two points. It was largely due to his fine
example and contempt for danger that the work was so rapidly and
successfully completed. He has shown a fine example of coolness
and courage on many occasions.

BAR TO M.C.

Near MESPLAUX FARM, 9th April, 1918. For conspicuous
gallantry and devotion to duty when detailed to reconnoitre
a bridge which had been unsatisfactorily demolished. Despite
an enemy machine gun directed on the bridge he made his
reconnaissance, returning for explosives, and then assisted
in placing and firing the charges. His coolness was largely
responsible for the satisfactory demolition of this bridge,
which the enemy were known to be within 30 yards of.

THORNE, Capt. Philip Howard R.E.

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

TIDDY, 2/Lt. Eric William Lacey /Gloucester

KNOLL, 24/25 April, 1917. The two companies on his left overshot
their objective, and were cut off. He displayed great bravery
and judgment in moving his company to such a position as to
be able to finally hand over a continuous line. He set a fine
example throughout.

TIDY, Capt. Warwick Edward 9/Manchester

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

TILLEY, Capt. John Ernest 12/Hampshire

HAMEL, 28th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion
to duty, both in command of his company and also temporarily
in command of the battalion, when he led a successful
counter-attack after a day and night of intense bombardment,
during which the battalion suffered heavy losses. He set a fine
example to officers and men by his courage and initiative.

TOMLING, Flying-Officer George Gibson R.A.F.

Awarded 12th February, 1919.

TOTTON, Capt. Arthur Knyvett 1/D.C.L.I.

GUILLEMONT, 3rd September, 1916. Though wounded early in the
day he led on to the first objective, where he bombed the enemy
dug-outs, and was again hit by a bomb. He then went on to the
second objective, being wounded a third time on the way.

TOWER, 2/Lt. Herbert George Eric 3/Norfolk

AVION, 23/24 April, 1917. He carried out a dangerous
reconnaissance in order to report on the enemy’s wire, and later
attacked with his company, and although severely wounded he
continued to direct and encourage all ranks with him.

TREACHER, 2/Lt. Henry 9/Royal Surrey

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

BAR TO M.C.

MARBAUT, 20th July, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and
initiative. He went with his runner to the flank of the company
that was being enfiladed by machine-gun fire, and, working
forward under heavy fire, killed the gunner with a bomb and
captured the gun. His skill and dash were worthy of great praise
and saved many casualties.

TRELOAR, Capt. George Devine, _D.S.O._ Coldstream Guards

FONTAINE NOTRE DAME, 27th November, 1917. For conspicuous
gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his company in an attack
with great skill and daring to the furthest objective under
intense fire, consolidated his position, and repulsed three
counter-attacks. When the enemy got round his flank, which had
become exposed, he carried out a masterly withdrawal, inflicting
heavy casualties on the advancing enemy. He established a
defensive position, and collected troops of all units to join
in the defence. He showed magnificent energy, leadership and
courage.

TRERY, Lieut. Norman Horace 504th (Wessex) Field Coy., R.E.

RIVER ESCAUT, near ESPAIN. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty on the night of 26/27 October, 1918, whilst
charged with making and launching rafts across the river. The
work throughout was subjected to heavy fire, and his party was
driven off it several times. At length he called for volunteers
and succeeded in launching the raft, crossing to the enemy bank
and making fast the tow rope.

TRIMM, 2/Lt. Charles Algernon R.F.A.

POTYZE, 19th August, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry
and devotion to duty when the battery position was being
heavily shelled. The camouflage of two guns caught fire, and
this officer at once ran out and, filling buckets from adjacent
shell-holes, succeeded in extinguishing the fire, although the
sandbags around the guns had caught alight. After he had got
under cover he saw that an ammunition dump had been hit and
was alight, and he, accompanied by a gunner, again went out to
extinguish the fire.

TROHEAR, 2/Lt. Thomas 3/Notts & Derby

Near RIBECOURT, 20th November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry
and devotion to duty. He crossed difficult country six times
under heavy fire to keep touch with the company on his left. On
arrival at the objective he led the way down an enemy dug-out
and captured two officers and 15 other ranks.

TUNSTALL, Capt. the Rev. James Thomas
Royal Army Chaplain’s Dept. (1/Lincoln)

Near YPRES, 4/5 October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty in dressing the wounded, succouring the dying,
and burying the dead under fire. On two occasions when the
aid post in which he was working was blown in he succeeded in
extricating all the wounded, although under heavy fire.

BAR TO M.C.

OVILLERS, 23/24 October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty tending and evacuating wounded during the
attacks. He followed close behind the leading troops throughout
the attack, and by collecting and locating wounded under heavy
shell fire, and by bringing ambulances forward, was personally
responsible for the evacuation of large numbers of casualties.

TURNBULL, Capt. Maxwell 3/Border

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

TURNER, 2/Lt. Alfred Hartin 9(8) E. Surrey (55th T.M.B.)

ALBERT, 22nd August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and good
leadership during the attack when in charge of a section of
light trench mortars. He kept his guns in action for an hour at
zero under heavy shelling, and then took them forward, bringing
them to bear on an enemy machine-gun post, which he destroyed.
Later he again moved them up and assisted the front line troops,
his initiative being of great assistance.

TURNER, Lieut. Harold Keynes 2/Shropshire L.I.

Awarded 1st January, 1916.

UMBERS, Lieut. John Ludford 4/Northumberland Fusiliers

Near ASIAGO, 15th June, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry
and devotion to duty during an enemy attack. He was responsible
for obtaining much valuable information concerning the enemy’s
movements throughout the day under heavy shell fire, and thus
enabled the various situations to be dealt with rapidly and
successfully. He did valuable service.

VANN, Capt. Bernard William 8/Notts & Derby

For conspicuous gallantry on several occasions:--

KEMMEL, 24th April, 1915. When a small advanced trench which he
occupied was blown in, and he himself wounded and half buried,
he showed the greatest determination in organising the defence
and rescuing buried men under heavy fire. Although wounded and
severely bruised, he refused to leave his post till directly
ordered to do so.

YPRES, 31st July and subsequent days, he ably assisted another
officer to hold the left trench of the line, setting a fine
example to those around him. He was slightly wounded. On various
occasions he has led patrols up to the enemy’s trenches and
obtained valuable information.

BAR TO M.C.

BLAIRVILLE, 21/22 September, 1916. He led a daring raid
against the enemy’s trenches, himself taking five prisoners
and displaying great courage and determination. He has on many
previous occasions done fine work.

VAUGHAN, Lieut. Edwin Stephen C. 8/Royal Warwick

LANDRECIES, 4th November, 1918. During the attack he displayed
great courage and determination. In face of strong opposition he
led his men forward to their objective, resulting in the capture
of the bridge across the canal before the enemy could destroy
it. Later, during the advance towards MAROILLES, 5/6 November,
he again did good work.

VERGETTE, 2/Lt. George R.F.A.

HEUDECOURT, 21st March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty in action. When the battery wagon lines came
under heavy shell and gas shell fire, he superintended their
clearing under great difficulties owing to the casualties
inflicted. He then went through a very heavy gas shell barrage
and informed the battery of the new position of the wagon lines.
Throughout the operations he set a fine example of grit and
courage.

VERNON, 2/Lt. Cyril Harker 4/Welch

RAILWAY WOOD, 10th May, 1917. In spite of being subjected to
very heavy fire he succeeded in destroying an enemy barricade.
He was very severely wounded.

VINCENT, 2/Lt. Cecil Richard Causabon 18/London

Near BOURLON, 30th November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty. He was in command of a company holding the
line against an enemy attack, and showed the greatest courage
and resource under heavy shell fire. He organised his command
with great ability in critical circumstances, and set a fine
example to his men.

VOSS, 2/Lt. Gordon Philips Tank Corps

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

BAR TO M.C.

YPRES, 31st July, 1917. He went forward with the attacking
infantry to act as guide to the tanks. He rendered valuable
service under heavy machine-gun fire to a tank which was put
out of action. Though slightly wounded he continued his work,
and under heavy fire helped three tanks back to their positions
after the attack. His coolness and example under fire had a
great effect on his men.

WADSWORTH, Lieut. Arthur 13/Middlesex

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

WAGNER, Lieut. Dixon Park 11/Dublin Fusiliers

Near BOESINGHE, 9th August, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty. Having taken over and established two advanced
posts close to a farm which was strongly held by the enemy, he
displayed the greatest gallantry and determination during the
difficult work of consolidation under close rifle fire and heavy
shelling.

BAR TO M.C.

ST. LOUIS, in the COURTRAI sector, 20/21 October, 1918. For
conspicuous gallantry and initiative. When both Lewis guns of
his platoon were put out of action, and he was unable to advance
owing to machine-gun fire, he, by a daring reconnaissance,
located the enemy machine gun, which he engaged and silenced
with rifle fire, thus enabling his platoon to get forward. His
fine action greatly facilitated the general advance of his
company to its objective.

WAKELY, 2/Lt. Arthur Day 2/South Lancashire

WYTSCHAETE RIDGE, 7th June, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty in commanding his company after his company
commander was wounded, and enveloping and capturing two enemy
machine guns which were holding up our advance. He afterwards
went forward through a barrage and captured seven prisoners in
a dug-out. He then reorganised his company, which was mixed up
with other troops, and pushed forward, showing fine judgment and
leadership throughout.

WALBY, Capt. Herbert Charles 4/North Stafford (10/Yorkshire L.I.)

Near WYTSCHAETE, 25/26 April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry
and devotion to duty. When the battalion camp was being shelled
and gassed he supervised the movement of the battalion; and when
the battalion had counter-attacked and penetrated the enemy’s
line he went out, and under heavy fire got into touch with
isolated detachments. His coolness and disregard of danger were
a fine example to all.

BAR TO M.C.

RABASSA RAIRNE, 28th May, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty throughout operations. When the commanding
officer was wounded he took command of the battalion and held
on to the position until almost surrounded. He then led his men
through a narrow gap in the enemy’s lines and took up another
position about 500 yards in rear, from which he withdrew later
in the day, in conformity with the troops on his flanks, and
occupied some heights with 400 men collected from various units.
He held this position until the withdrawal, when he led the
last party across a river before the bridges were blown up.
Throughout a trying period he showed unfailing courage and good
leadership.

WALFORD, Capt. John Osborn 1/Worcester

BAZUEL, 18th October, 1918. In the attack he commanded a company
in the leading wave with conspicuous courage and skill. When the
advance was held up by heavy machine-gun fire he made a personal
reconnaissance, and, gaining touch with a company on the left,
he gave orders to the remainder of the line to advance, gaining
the objective with few casualties. His company captured a
complete battery of 4·2-inch howitzers.

WALKER, 2/Lt. Henry Edward R.A.F.

KEFR SABA DIER BALLUT, 19th March to 10th April, 1918. For
conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during many flights
and encounters in the air, when often single-handed he was most
successful in bringing down enemy machines, and invariably
displayed the utmost skill and resolution. He has been engaged
in 14 combats, which have either been decisive or have resulted
in enemy aircraft being driven down to a low height, and he has
on occasions gone up as many as five times in one day.

WALLWORK, Lieut. John Wilson R.A.F.

LENS, PONT D.--VENDIN, 6th March, 1918. For conspicuous
gallantry and devotion to duty. During recent operations he
participated in many offensive low-flying and bombing attacks,
and carried them out with great courage and determination.
From very low altitudes he bombed enemy troops and transport,
inflicting heavy casualties. He caused while on offensive patrol
more than one enemy machine to crash, and brought down others
out of control. He set a magnificent example of courage and
skill.

WALTON, 2/Lt. Sydney 3/Durham L.I.

Near HEUDECOURT, 21st March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion during a counter-attack when acting as adjutant to the
battalion. On the objective being gained he organised bombing
parties, cleared the trench of the enemy, and reorganised the
line. Later, after the battalion had been driven out of a
position, he rallied the men in his vicinity, and led them in a
successful counter-attack on the lost ground.

WALTERS, 2/Lt. Sydney Evelyn 9/Tank Corps

Near MORMAL FOREST, 4th November, 1918. During the action he
reconnoitred and taped routes through most difficult country
prior to the attack. In the attack he led his tanks with great
coolness and judgment through heavy shelling up to their
jumping-off place, and ensured their starting at zero in
complete touch with their infantry. Throughout he displayed
complete disregard of personal danger and devotion to duty.

WARD, Capt. Harold Frederick 2/East Surrey

MONCHY-LE-PREUX, 8/9 and 9/10 August, 1917. For conspicuous
gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of his battalion
raiding party. The night before the raid he accompanied patrols
to ascertain if the enemy’s wire was sufficiently cut. This was
done under machine-gun and rifle fire, and he brought back most
valuable information. On the night of the raid itself he led
the centre of the attack, and showed the greatest gallantry and
coolness in visiting the other sub-sections and ascertaining
that all objectives had been gained. His fine example largely
contributed to the success of the operation.

BAR TO M.C.

GONNELIEU, 20th November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty. He led his company with great courage and
initiative in an attack, capturing his objective, together with
two field guns and 100 prisoners. He set a splendid example of
determination and contempt of danger.

WATKINS, 2/Lt. William Henry Ernest 1/East Yorks

Near MEAULTE, 3/4 June, 1916. For conspicuous ability in
controlling and disposing of his men. He showed great courage
and disregard of danger, and even after being partially buried
he inspired his men and kept up their morale.

WATSON, 2/Lt. Arthur Vivian Cradock Machine Gun Corps

Near MASNIERES, 20th November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry
and devotion to duty during an engagement. He brought up pack
animals loaded with ammunition close to the front line, and then
led them forward under heavy fire to the captured position.
His daring and skilful work enabled the guns to be got into
action and maintain their fire for a much greater length of time
than would otherwise have been possible. Though he suffered
casualties amongst his men and animals, he delivered ammunition
to all the guns and then returned and brought up a second load.

WATSON, Major Thomas William R.F.A.

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

WATT, 2/Lt. Hugo Burr Craig 8/Durham L.I.

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

WEAVER, Capt. Frederick 22/London

BOURLON WOOD, 30th November to 2nd December, 1917. When his
company was heavily shelled and gassed during a period of
four days, by his personal example and disregard of danger
he constantly rallied his men. His determined efforts helped
materially in maintaining the position.

WEBB, Lieut. Clarence Harold 3/Norfolk

Near ALBERT, 30th June to 1st July, 1918. For conspicuous
gallantry and devotion to duty. Finding the right battalion was
out of communication he at once proceeded to the front line,
having to crawl most of the way, being continually subjected to
machine-gun fire. He established communication successfully,
and later the same day he managed to restore the line at a
point within 30 yards of the enemy. By his unbounded energy
and perseverance he maintained forward communications during a
period of great importance.

WEEKS, Capt. William Edward 17/Royal Sussex

FORET DE LILLE, 18th October, 1918. When in command he showed
initiative and skill in leading his company. He pushed forward
and captured the village, setting a fine example of dash and
determination to his men. Again, on 20th October, he made a
reconnaissance of the bank of the RIVER SCHELDT under heavy
fire, and sent back very valuable information.

WEIR, 2/Lt. James 5/Scottish Borderers

Near YPRES, 19th August, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty in taking charge when a shell had killed
or wounded all the officers and several men at a company
headquarters, evacuating the wounded, and reorganising the
company, though the position was exposed to direct observation
and under heavy fire.

BAR TO M.C.

Near POZIERES, 22/23 July, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and
ability. He assembled the battalion for attack under extremely
difficult conditions and on ground which was entirely unfamiliar
to him. When the enemy replied to our preliminary barrage he
showed great courage, and by his able bearing steadied the men.
It was entirely due to him that the battalion effected the
relief and formed up in time to assume the offensive.

WELCH, 2/Lt. Stanley Thomas Tank Corps

Awarded 3rd February, 1920.

WELLBORNE, 2/Lt. Harry Harold Gordon R.A.S.C.

HAVRINCOURT, 21st to 24th March, 1918. For conspicuous
gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a convoy
delivering supplies to two brigades. He conducted each wagon
to the battery lines, and afterwards brought back the wagons
under heavy shell fire to the company lines. By his coolness and
control of his convoy he ensured the delivery of rations under
very trying circumstances. Three days later, without guides and
under heavy shell fire, he managed to find each battery and
the headquarters of each brigade, and gave them information
to enable them to draw rations. It was entirely owing to his
persistent efforts that the artillery were able to obtain
rations on that day.

WELSH, 2/Lt. Robert 5/Gordon Highlanders

Near LANGEMARCKE, 31st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry
and devotion to duty. He led his platoon against an enemy
strong point with the utmost coolness and determination under
machine-gun and rifle fire, and captured the position after
fierce hand-to-hand fighting. Later he took his platoon through
a heavy barrage and established an outpost line, which he held
under very trying circumstances until relieved 36 hours later.

WELTE, 2/Lt. Ernest James 505th Battery, 65th Brigade (R.F.A.)

S. of ENGLEFONTAINE, 4th November, 1918. For marked gallantry
while in charge of an 18 pdr. in taking it to a very forward
position. The gun was man-handled down the bad road and
placed within 150 yards of a house known to be a strong enemy
machine-gun post. Under heavy machine-gun and shell fire he
destroyed this post and cover around it by his fire, and it was
due to his courage and initiative that the infantry were able to
take this point without opposition.

WENGER, 2/Lt. Theodore Lanternier Machine Gun Corps

MESSINES, 12th June, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty in repairing a badly damaged tank under heavy
shell fire and in full view of the enemy, and driving it back to
safety. He has consistently displayed a very high standard of
determined courage and ability when engaged in salvage work, and
has set a very fine example to all.

WEST, Capt. Frank 1/Devon

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

WEST, Lieut. Richard Goy 3/Grenadier Guards

HAMELINCOURT, 22nd August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry
with a patrol, when he made persistent attempts to penetrate
the enemy defences. He located five machine guns and brought
back valuable information. The next morning he led his platoon
with great determination and captured the position. He was then
wounded.

WHEATE, Lieut. Thomas Ernest 190th Brigade R.F.A.

HEESTERT, 25/26 October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty during operations when attached with half a
section to an infantry battalion. The initiative he displayed
was of the highest order, and his courage in handling his
guns, and the superb way in which he brought them into action,
with utter disregard to his own personal safety, was most
praiseworthy.

WHEELER, Capt. William Robert 22/London

N. of PERONNE, 30th August to 6th September, 1918. For
conspicuous gallantry and ability during the advance. He
skilfully led his company through heavy artillery and
machine-gun fire to the final objective. Later, during a further
attack, when temporarily held up, he took hold of two companies
and led them with the utmost determination, in spite of strong
opposition.

WHINNEY, Charles Toller 11/Middlesex

N. of MEDVYEJA-GORA. For marked gallantry and good leadership.
On the night 15/16 May, 1919, during operations which led
up to the capture of a position, he was in charge of the
advanced guard of two platoons sent out to exploit the success
already obtained. Encountering an enemy armoured train he so
man[oe]uvred his men that they got within rifle-bombing range
of it and forced it to withdraw. On the 12th June, S. of
MEDVYEJA-GORA, he secured the left flank of the attack, and
handled his platoon with the skill he invariably displayed.

WHITAKER, Capt. Donald Nicoll 12/Hampshire (6/Royal Lancaster)

Near MONCHY, 18th June, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty. Although knocked down and buried by a shell,
which rendered him unconscious, during an intense enemy
bombardment, he insisted on returning to his company, as soon
as he regained consciousness, in order to conduct the defence
of the advanced posts and trenches which they were occupying.
He was a second time buried by a shell, but remained in command
until the attack had been beaten off, setting a magnificent
example of pluck and devotion to duty.

WHITE, 2/Lt. John Broadwood 7/London

During the advance from BRAY to LICRAMONT, 22nd August to 6th
September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry as intelligence
officer. On many occasions he was called upon to make difficult
and dangerous reconnaissances, which he invariably carried out
with extreme capability.

WHITE, 2/Lt. Thomas Herbert 7/East Lancashire

E. of KLEIN ZILLEBEKE, 24/25 September, 1917. While on patrol
he encountered an enemy machine-gun post. With one man he
immediately rushed the post, capturing the gun and its crew.

WHITEAWAY, Major Edward George Lang 5/Yorkshire L.I.

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

BAR TO M.C.

VAUL, 29/30 August, 1918. He taped out a position for assembly
in advance of our positions under heavy machine-gun and shell
fire, and though wounded did not desist from his work until it
was completed. His gallant devotion to duty ensured the success
of the start of next day’s operations.

WHITEHEAD, 2/Lt. Frederick William R.F.A.

Near MONCHY-LE-PREUX, 10th May, 1917. When orderly officer his
promptness and energy in directing the supply of ammunition to
his battery and in getting the wagons and teams away under heavy
shell fire averted many casualties. Although somewhat badly
disabled, he carried on till all was clear.

WHYTE, Capt. Angus McIntosh 2/Tank Corps

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

WIGHT, 2/Lt. Lauder Lylestone 1/East Surrey

MORVAL, 25th September, 1916. He handled his company with
great courage and determination. Later, although very severely
wounded, he remained at his post.

WILES, Lieut. Osborne David 7/Shropshire L.I.

23rd October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to
duty. During the operations which resulted in the capture of
VERTAIN and ESCARMAIN, he carried out a reconnaissance under
heavy machine-gun and shell fire, obtaining very valuable
information. Although wounded, he remained at duty and continued
to render valuable service during the night, 23/24 October, and
on subsequent days.

WILKES, Lieut. George Thomas 7/East Surrey

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

WILKIE, Lieut. James 7/Loyal North Lancashire (11/East Lancashire)

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

WILKINSON, 2/Lt. Arthur Buttle R.F.A.

VILLERS BRETTONNEUX, 31st April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry
and devotion to duty. He volunteered to go round the front line
to obtain information which was urgently required. He had to
crawl most of the way under heavy rifle and machine-gun fire,
and succeeded in sending back most valuable information.

WILLANS, Capt. Harry 2/Bedford

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

WILLETT, 2/Lt. Francis William 4/Leicester

FONTAINE-LE-CROISELLES, 3rd May, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry
in an attack, when, although wounded, he maintained a forward
position with a Lewis gun team all day, and until all the team
had become casualties. Before withdrawing he buried the gun.

WILLIAMS, 2/Lt. Harold 3/Manchester

BULLECOURT, 12th May, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and
initiative in pushing forward his posts, and making and
consolidating two strong points under heavy artillery and
machine-gun fire. He set a fine example of courage and skill.

WILLIAMS, Capt. Noel Victor 62/Machine Gun Corps

VAULX VRAUCOURT, 24th to 31st August, 1918. When temporarily in
command of his company he was called upon, at short notice, to
draw up a plan of action for launching his company to an attack.
He carried out his task with conspicuous ability, and after the
objective had been gained, he made a personal reconnaissance of
the guns, under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, co-ordinating
their dispositions so as to meet the tactical requirements of
the situation. His courage and energy set a splendid example to
all ranks.

WILLIAMS, 2/Lt. William James 3/Royal Welch Fusiliers

PILCKEM, 31st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion
to duty. When his company officer was wounded he took command,
rallied his men, and kept them well in hand under very heavy
fire, and showed a splendid example of steadiness throughout.

WILLIAMS, 2/Lt. William Theophilus 2/East Kent

Near “Fosse 8,” BETHUNE, 28/29 September, 1915. For conspicuous
gallantry and devotion to duty. He took charge of a small party
of bombers, and during 17½ hours he and his bombers threw close
on 2,000 bombs, while the enemy responded with about five times
that number. It was raining nearly all the time, and the damp
fuses had to be lit from cigarettes, yet the enemy were held up.
2/Lt. Williams, though wounded, refused to leave his post, and
it was mainly due to his bravery and that of his party that the
trench was finally held.

WILLIAMSON, Lieut. William Henry Rowe R.A.S.C.

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

WILLS, 2/Lt. Arthur Reynolds 10/Royal West Surrey

Near ZILLEBEKE, 6th August, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty. Although wounded during heavy fighting and
told by the Medical Officer to leave the line, he returned to
the trenches and carried on with his duty, setting a splendid
example to all ranks by his pluck and coolness.

WILLIS, Lieut. Cyril Reginald Indian Mountain Battery, R.A.

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

WILLIS, Lieut. Dan Hugh 7/Royal Warwick

Awarded 3rd June, 1917.

WILSON, Lieut. John Baxenden 5/Northumberland Fusiliers

Near PASSCHENDAELE, 18th December, 1917. For conspicuous
gallantry and devotion to duty. On hearing his posts being
engaged by the enemy he immediately proceeded to the scene of
action, and found that his men had captured an officer, thirteen
other ranks and a machine gun. Hearing that there was apparently
another machine gun out in “No Man’s Land,” he organised a
patrol, and succeeded in finding and bringing back three other
machine guns. On the following night he again patrolled “No
Man’s Land” to try and find other machine guns, which were said
to be there. Throughout this period he performed continual acts
of courage and coolness under fire.

WILTON, 2/Lt. Ralph Antrobus 15/Royal Warwick

ROCLINCOURT, 22nd May, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry when in
charge of a raiding party. He led his men, under heavy fire, to
within twelve yards of the enemy parapet, and though struck down
he continued to urge his men forward.

WINTLE, 2/Lt. George Howard 4/Gloucester

LA VACQUERIE, 2nd December, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty. When he had been wounded, knowing that only
a few officers survived, he returned, after having his wound
dressed, with a number of men who had lost their way. With
these men he reinforced the battalion, got into touch with the
battalion on his left, and helped to take up a new position
under the most difficult conditions.

WINSHIP, Lieut. Ernest Roland 8/Middlesex

Near CROISILLES, 24th to 30th August, 1918. For conspicuous
gallantry and devotion to duty. During several day’s operations
he carried out valuable reconnaissances and obtained information
which contributed materially to the success of the advance, and
enabled dispositions to be made to meet an enemy counter-attack.
He showed great skill and resource.

WITCOMBE, Capt. Charles Edward 2/Gloucester

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

BAR TO M.C.

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

WOMACK, 2/Lt. Bertie 6/Royal West Surrey

E. of MORLANCOURT, 22/23 August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry
and devotion to duty. This officer, under heavy machine-gun
and artillery fire, laid a tape within 100 yards of the front
line to enable battalion to get direction in moving off for the
attack. On several occasions during the operation he operated in
front of our advanced posts, and enabled the infantry to destroy
the machine-gun posts before casualties could be inflicted on
us. At MAUREPAS, 29th August,he pushed out in front of the
leading wave, and by careful observation directed the men safely
through a barrage.

WOOD, 2/Lt. Sydney George 7/Northumberland Fusiliers (R.E.)

LANGEMARCKE, 24th October and 4th November, 1917. For
conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of all
visual stations and power buzzer and wireless stations between
brigade headquarters and battalions. Though several times
affected by gas, he set a splendid example under heavy shelling,
and maintained communication in the forward area.

WOOD, 2/Lt. Walter Bertram 8/Hampshire (R.F.C.)

Near DOUAI and LAMBRES, 24/25 June, 1917. For conspicuous
gallantry and devotion to duty on many occasions, when engaged
with hostile aircraft, during which he has shown a fine
offensive spirit and the utmost fearlessness. He has had no
less than 23 combats, in the course of which he has destroyed
and driven down numerous enemy machines, frequently attacking
several single-handed, and on one occasion fighting with his
revolver when he had run short of gun ammunition.

BAR TO M.C.

Near POLYGONE WOOD, 31st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry
and devotion to duty in attacking enemy aircraft. On several
occasions he has shown admirable dash and determination in
attacking hostile machines single-handed, destroying some and
driving others down out of control. He has also displayed
great daring in attacking enemy infantry and transport with
machine-gun fire at very low altitudes, in spite of attacks by
hostile aircraft whilst so engaged.

WOODCOCK, Lieut. Humphrey Neville Hodson 6/Royal West Kent

Near EPEHY, 22nd September, 1918. During operations he showed
great gallantry in an attack upon an entrenched enemy machine
gun. He led his platoon across the open with great dash and
shot two of the enemy. The enemy counter-attacked with superior
numbers, and drove him out; but he reorganised and led his men
to a second attack which was completely successful. Though
wounded he waited to see the post consolidated before going down.

WOODROW, 2/Lt. Arthur Blackford 11/Royal Sussex

Near YPRES, 25th to 27th October, 1917. He led his men in
the attack on a strong point, which he captured with seven
prisoners. Though severely wounded, he remained at duty for
several hours, and sent excellent reports back to battalion
headquarters.

WOODYEAR, 2/Lt. Reginald Percy 7/Royal West Kent

Near HEINGARD, 12th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty in leading his company in an attack on an enemy
position under heavy machine-gun and shell fire. He led his
men with great dash, and never wavered until the objective was
reached. He consolidated his position and maintained it until
relieved, By his determination he succeeded in restoring a
critical situation.

WOOTTON, Lieut. Kenneth Edwin 10/London (Tank Corps)

MARCOING, 20th November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty in attack. He went forward in the leading tank
of his section and put several enemy machine guns out of action.
It was due to his splendid initiative and determination that the
infantry reached their objective with very few casualties.

WORDEN, 2/Lt. Ernest Harold Glover 3/Royal Berks

SANCTUARY WOOD, 31st July, 1917. Though badly wounded he led his
men with great gallantry under heavy shell and machine-gun fire
to their objective. He set an excellent example of courage and
endurance throughout.

WORNUM, 2/Lt. William Esmond R.G.A.

WESTOURTRE, 28th July, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty. This officer’s battery came under heavy shell
fire while he was on duty as section commander, but by his
coolness and determination he kept the guns in action all night
and the next day. On one occasion, one of his detachments having
suffered heavily, he personally acted as layer to one of the
guns.

WORRALL, Lieut. Samuel R.G.A.

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

WRIGHT, 2/Lt. George Edward R.A.S.C.

ERVILLERS, 23rd March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty in maintaining his guns in action and
in keeping up the supply of ammunition under very trying
conditions. On two occasions he returned to old evacuated
positions and salved ammunition in order to keep the battery
supplied. Later, it was due to his great energy and cheerful
example that six guns and stores were saved, and that his men,
though worn out with fatigue, so ably performed their duties.

WRIGHT, 2/Lt. Herbert Alexander R.G.A.