Chapter IX: Section II: List of (2)

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

BERNAYS, Capt. John Stewart Noall 6/Leicestershire

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

BERTIE, Capt. Alberic Willoughby R.F.A.

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

BESCH, 2/Lt. Roy Cressy Frederick 1/Artists

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

BESSANT, 2/Lt. John Archibald R.E.

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

BLACK, Lieut. James Irish Guards

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

BLACKHURST, 2/Lt. Sydney 7/London

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

BLAKE, Major Charles Edwin Norman R.F.A.

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

BLANCHARD, 2/Lt. Henry Claude Allan 1/Artists

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

BLUNDELL, Lieut. Douglas Roper 20/London

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

BOND, 2/Lt. Gerald Aubrey 3/County of London Yeomanry

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

BONE, Capt. Frederick Howard 2/Wiltshire

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

BOON, 2/Lt. Ernest George Fred R.G.A.

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

BORET, 2/Lt. John Auguste 4/Royal West Surrey (R.F.C.)

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

BOURDILLON, Lieut. Tom Lewis 8/K.R.R.C.

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

BOX, 2/Lt. Kenneth James 3/Yorkshire L.I.

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

BOYTON, 2/Lt. Jack Lyons 5/Leicestershire

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

BRACHI, Lieut. Maurice 3/London Field Co., R.E.

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

BREALY, 2/Lt. Samuel George 6/Royal Fusiliers

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

BRENCHLEY, 2/Lt. John 4/Coldstream Guards

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

BREWER, Capt. Charles Herbert 2/Bedfordshire (R.A.F.)

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

BROADBRIDGE, Capt. Myles O’Brien 8/Devonshire

Awarded 1st January, 1916.

BROATCH, 2/Lt. Percy 32/Northumberland Fusiliers

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

BROMFIELD, 2/Lt. Frank Larden 1/East Lancashire

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

BROOKE, 2/Lt. Cecil Bernard Machine Gun Corps

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

BROOKE, 2/Lt. Leonard 4/Loyal North Lancashire

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

BROOKS, Capt. Douglas Cecil Jack 9/Welch Fusiliers

Awarded 4th June, 1917.

BROWN, Capt. Alfred John 6/Royal Sussex (R.F.C.)

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

BROWN, 2/Lt. Andrew Terras 3/West Yorkshire

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

BROWN, 2/Lt. Ernest Bertram 5/South Staffordshire

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

BROWN, Capt. Harold Gladstone 8/York & Lancaster

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

BROWN, Lieut Sydney 6/Northumberland Fusiliers

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

BROWN, 2/Lt. Walter James 4/South Lancashire

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

BROWNE, Lieut. Aubrey George 4/Norfolk (1/M.G.C.)

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

BRYSON, 2/Lt. George 1/Cameron Highlanders

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

BRYSON, Capt. Robert Edwards 12/Scottish Rifles (R.A.F.)

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

BULLPITT, 2/Lt. James 1/Machine Gun Corps

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

BURBURY, 2/Lt. Arthur Vivian 2/Yorkshire (R.F.C.)

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

BURDER, 2/Lt. Claud Vernon 8/Middlesex

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

BURMANN, Lieut. Robert Moyle Adjutant, 2/Border

Awarded 1st January, 1916.

BURROUGHS, Capt. Percy William 24/London

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

BURTON, Lieut. Ralph Withers 1/East Surrey (M.G.C.)

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

BUTTFIELD, 2/Lt. Leonard Frank Bucks Battn. Oxford & Bucks L.I.

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

CAHILL, Capt. John Archibald 2/Royal Berkshire

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

CAMPBELL, 2/Lt. Andrew R.F.A.

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

CAMPBELL, Lieut. Guy Motor Machine Gun Corps

Awarded 1st January, 1916.

CAMPBELL, 2/Lt. Stanley Victor 4/Border

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

CANNON, Major Herbert Cooper 6/Royal West Surrey

Awarded 14th January, 1916.

CAPPER, 2/Lt. Ernest Raphael 3/Essex

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

CARD, 2/Lt. Arthur Henry 12/Middlesex

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

CARNELLEY, Lieut. Herbert R.E

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

CARR, Capt. Leslie George 4(1)London

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

BAR TO M.C.

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

CARR, Capt. Mathew 2/Royal Scots Fusiliers

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

BAR TO M.C.

Awarded 1st. January, 1919.

CARTER, Lieut. Henry William 5/Royal West Surrey

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

CASSELS, 2/Lt. James Stuart 9/Royal Sussex

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

CATTELL, Capt. Alfred George 24/London

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

CAWLEY, Lieut. James Donald 80th Battery, 15th Brigade, R.F.A.

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

CHANDLER, Capt. Alfred Leonard R.A.S.C.

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

CHANDLER, Capt. Cecil William 8/Royal Munster Fusiliers

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

CHAPMAN, 2/Lt. Basil Edmund 5(8)Norfolk

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

CHATTERTON, Lieut. Richard R.G.A.

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

CHEEL, 2/Lt. Edgar Stacey 3/Royal West Kent

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

CHEVERTON, Major Thomas Bird R.F.A.

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

CHILD, Capt. Arthur James 1/Artists (R.F.C.)

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

CHILVERS, 2/Lt. Joseph Ernest 3/East Kent (att. 7th)

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

CHRISTIE, Capt. John Fairfax 1/Herts

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

CLASS, Lieut. Herbert Rudolph 5/Royal Warwick

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

CLIVELY, Major Richard Constantine 16/Tank Corps

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

COCK, 2/Lt. Geoffrey Hornblower General List and R.F.C.

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

CODD, 2/Lt. Cyril Joseph Charles 14/Durham L.I. (Machine Gun Corps)

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

COKE, 2/Lt. Edward R.F.A.

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

COLE, Lieut. Gordon James 17/Rifle Brigade

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

COLE, 2/Lt. William Maurice 5/Leicester

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

COLEMAN, 2/Lt. George Herbert 5/Liverpool

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

COLES, Lieut. Edgar Lermitte 5/Royal West Surrey

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

COLLINS, 2/Lt. John Edmund 22/London

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

COLVIN, Capt. Alexander 5/Essex

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

COMBER, 2/Lt. Turner 9/Essex

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

BAR TO M.C.

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

CONIBEER, 2/Lt. Ralph William 3/East Surrey

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

CONRAN, Capt. Edward Dennis 2/Royal Munster Fusiliers

Awarded 3rd June, 1916.

BAR TO M.C.

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

COOKE, 2/Lt. Michael James 3/Norfolk

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

COOKE, 2/Lt. Philip Andrew 8/K.R.R.C.

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

COOP, 2/Lt. Richard Wallace R.F.A.

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

COOPER, 2/Lt. Edward Priestly 1/East Yorks

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

COOPER, 2/Lt. Thomas Charles 11/Royal Lancaster

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

CORMACK, 2/Lt. Arthur Richard Machine Gun Corps

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

CORNISH, 2/Lt. George Mervin Grenadier Guards

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

CORRELL, 2/Lt. Charles Edward 5/Yorks

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

CORRY, 2/Lt. John Edgar 3/Royal West Surrey

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

COTTAM, Capt. Algernon Edward 2/East Surrey

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

COURTAULD, Capt. Stephen Lewis 1/Worcester (M.G.C.)

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

COXHEAD, 2/Lt. Henry Jessop 13/Royal Sussex

Awarded 3rd June, 1917.

CRAMPTON, 2/Lt. Hubert 5/Manchester

Awarded 3rd June, 1917.

CRAN, Capt. Robert Charles 2/York & Lancaster

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

CREED, 2/Lt. Thomas Percival 5/Leicester

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

CRISP, Lieut. George William 23/London

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

CROCKER, 2/Lt. William Charles 4/Dorset

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

CROOK, 2/Lt. Leslie Arthur 2/Royal West Surrey

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

CRONEEN, 2/Lt. Seymour R.A.S.C.

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

CROSLAND, 2/Lt. Leonard R.G.A.

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

CROUCH, Capt. Francis Harris 5/Lancashire Fusiliers

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

CROWTHER, Lieut. John Edward Marmaduke 11/East Surrey

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

CUDDON, Capt. Philip Basil 2/Hampshire

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

FIRST BAR TO M.C.

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

SECOND BAR TO M.C.

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

CULLERNE, 2/Lt. Alan Baird 7/Royal West Kent

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

CUMBERLEGE, Capt. Geoffrey Fenwick Jocelyn 2/Oxford & Bucks L.I.

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

CUNDALL, Capt. Herbert Ayres 1/South Stafford

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

CUNNINGHAM, 2/Lt. James Joseph Ignatius 12/London

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

CURTIS, 2/Lt. Frank Machine Gun Corps

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

CUTLER, 2/Lt. Edward Cecil 7/Royal Sussex

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

CUTTING, Major Raymond Howarth 1/Devon

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

DALTON, 2/Lt. John 1/Bedford

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

DALY, 2/Lt. Augustus Joseph R.F.A.

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

DANGERFIELD, 2/Lt. Paul 1/East Kent

Awarded 1st January, 1916.

DANIELL, Lt.-Col. Thomas Edward St. Clare R.F.C.

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

DAVIDSON, 2/Lt. Kenneth Chisholm 11/Gordon Highlanders

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

DAVIES, 2/Lt. Arthur Charles 11/Essex

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

DAVIES, 2/Lt. Derek Ben Welsh Guards

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

DAVIES, 2/Lt. Frederick Harry R.A.F.

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

DAVIES, 2/Lt. Gwylon 4/Northumberland Fusiliers

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

DAVIES, Lieut. Henry 6/Royal Welch Fusiliers

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

DAVIES, 2/Lt. Thomas Talvin 4/Welch

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

DAVIES, Lieut. Tudor Huab R.E.

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

DAVIS, 2/Lt. Melville Allen Duff 9/K.R.R.C.

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

DAVIS, 2/Lt. Ralph Leicester

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

DAVIS, Capt. Richard Nevill 2/Leicester

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

DAVIS, 2/Lt. Thomas Henry Clifford R.F.A.

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

BAR TO M.C.

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

DAWE, 2/Lt. Sidney Charles 5/Lincoln

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

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

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

DAY, Lieut. John Percival 9/Rifle Brigade

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

DEATON, 2/Lt. Albert Joseph 6/Gloucester

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

DEBONO, Lieut. George Peter 5/Royal Berks

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

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

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

DE LANDRE-GROGAN, Lieut. Leon Victor St. Patrick
1(5)York & Lancaster

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

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

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

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

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

DIXON, Lieut. Alfred Chessington 11/Tank Corps

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

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

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

DORE, 2/Lt. William Charles Henry Labour Corps

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

DORRINGTON, 2/Lt. Stanley Flowers 3/Northampton

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

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

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

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

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

DOWSON, Lieut. Sydney Houghton 1/Royal Warwick

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

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

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

DRAKEFORD, Capt. Herbert 7/Liverpool

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

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

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

DUDLEY, 2/Lt. Arnold Tiffany 3/Yorks

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

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

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

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

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

BAR TO M.C.

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

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

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

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

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

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

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

DUTTON, Lieut. Wilfred Joseph 4/Gloucester

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

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

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

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

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

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

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

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

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

EDMINSON, Lieut. Leonard Oswald 12/Manchester

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

EDMUNDS, Lieut. John 21/London

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

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

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

EDWARDS, Capt. William Howell 11/Royal Welch Fusiliers

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

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