The regimental roll of honour and war record of the Artists' Rifles (1/28th, 2/28th and 3/28th battalions, the London Regiment T.F.) (part 2 of 5)

Foreword

BY

COLONEL H. A. R. MAY, C.B., V.D.,

recently Commanding the Artists’ Rifles.

As one who has been intimately connected with the Corps for nearly forty years, and who yields place to none in his interest in, and love for, his old Regiment, I have awaited the publication of this Roll of Honour of the Artists’ Rifles with an eagerness that I would find it hard to describe. For it is a Record of which, not only every past or present member of the Regiment, but everyone who values the proved possibilities of the Territorial Force may rightly be proud.

The story it tells is one of alert and patriotic acceptance of the responsibilities cast upon us by the war, of many thousands of officers trained for service in the field, of duty nobly done, of gallant service rendered--even unto death. And in no boasting rhetoric is the tale related: the narrative unfolds itself, modestly and simply, in columns of names and figures which speak more eloquently perhaps than any letterpress that could accompany them. Every line records good service voluntarily rendered: one in every seven lines denotes the splendid tragedy of a promising young life sacrificed for his country.

The book contains a complete record of all whose names have been inscribed in our Muster Roll since August, 1914; of Commissions obtained; of honours and decorations awarded (with particulars, where published, of the deeds by which they were gained); and of casualties suffered.

This colossal work, although I know it has been a labour of love, has been compiled and edited with immense and continuous care, spread over some years, by Major S. Stagoll Higham, V.D., assisted by a devoted band of willing and enthusiastic helpers, to all of whom the gratitude of every comrade is due--and is given. It is issued with pride to preserve for future generations the memory of men who, when the occasion arose voluntarily served their country and their Regiment in the greatest emergency.

The time has almost come when the feelings with which we regard the greatest possible Sacrifice made by our best and bravest during the awful days of 1914–18 begin to be free from regret and longing and sadness. And my earnest wish and hope is that when the relatives and friends of those Artists who were then called upon to give up all turn the pages of this book, they will be strengthened to do so with pride and thankfulness only.

Despite the gloom that may sometimes come to us at happenings in these present times, my firm conviction is that so long as we can produce men of the quality of those whose names and deeds are enshrined in this Roll of Honour we can go forward joyfully and with every confidence into the unknown future. And may we all be inspired to carry out our present obligations and duties patriotically, and to live henceforth lives worthy of the example of those 2,003 Artists who died for us that we as an Empire might live. This would be the best War Memorial of all.

November 11th, 1921.

EDITOR’S PREFACE.

At an Army examination in 1913 the candidates, who included a few Officers of the Artists in pursuit of the coveted “Q,” were confronted with the following conundrum:--

“Supposing a war continues--What machinery exists in England for supplying the wastage in Officers?”

Little did any of those candidates dream how soon this question would insist on an immediate answer: that within the next twelve months the old regular Army, hopelessly out-gunned, would have been sacrificed: and that the nation would be called upon to provide, and would eventually succeed in producing, from civilians, upwards of a quarter of a million new Officers.

Still less did any member of the Artists then imagine that the quota of such new Officers furnished by his own Battalion of amateur soldiers--one of the original Rifle Volunteer Corps that was raised by Painters and Art students in post-Crimean days and incorporated in 1908 in the new Territorial Force as the “28th London (Artists Rifles)”--would run into five figures. Or that within a few months of the outbreak of hostilities ex-Artists (over 1,000 in number) would have been gazetted to every regular infantry regiment in the British Army including all the Foot Guards.

There is no more striking incident in the whole history of the Corps, since the day when in beards and shakos our ancestors made their first appearance on parade, than the story of the first little batch of men suddenly called out of our ranks to replace, in the field, Army Officers who had become casualties.

From this small beginning, extemporised to meet an emergency, sprang the huge organisation which in the words of Earl French may be said to have laid the foundation of that Officers’ School of War whose ramifications were soon to extend, not only behind all the fighting lines, but throughout the United Kingdom. By the end of the war this Territorial unit had furnished over 10,000 Officers to our big Armies, as chronicled in detail in the following pages, and had also trained in its schools in France and in England several thousand cadets from other Regiments, in addition to maintaining latterly a fighting Battalion in the line.

THE FIRST BATTALION.

On the 2nd August, 1914, the 2nd London Division T.F. to which the Artists were allocated as Army Troops, assembled on Salisbury Plain for their annual camp. At midnight the Division was recalled post-haste to London and on the 5th August was mobilised for active service and placed on duty the same day. Within a fortnight it moved out to its War Station in Hertfordshire, minus the Artists, who were left behind, much to their chagrin “to help in the defence of London.” Quartered successively at Manchester Street Schools, Lord’s Cricket Ground, and the Tower, they presently rejoined their Division in the country but had not been there a week when at less than 48 hours’ notice the Battalion was embarked overseas, landing in the critical period at the end of October, 1914.

On their way up to Ypres they were dramatically halted at Bailleul by a Staff-Officer (as it happened, an old Artists Adjutant, Col. Romer) with an urgent message from the Commander-in-Chief who wished to see them. They de-bussed and were visited by him there. The result of an historic interview between him and Colonel May was that a few days later some 50 “other ranks,” public school and University men who had taken to heart Lord Roberts’ warning and trained in peace time, were rapidly given some practical tips, promoted to Second Lieutenant and the next day went straight into action (still wearing their Territorial private’s uniform and Artists badge with the addition of a “pip”) against some of Germany’s most famous Regiments, in command of seasoned regular soldiers of the immortal Seventh Division.[1]

The experiment of thus attaching Artists to the Old Contemptibles as “Probationary Officers” having proved successful, a further batch was called for and orders were issued by the G.O.C. directing the Battalion to be transformed into an Officers’ Training Corps to be drawn on from time to time to supply Officers, the remainder being retained as a fighting unit to be used as occasion demanded. He thus refers to the matter in his first Despatch.

“I established the Battalion as a Training Corps for officers in the field. The cadets pass through a course, which includes some thoroughly practical training as all cadets do a tour of 48 hours in the trenches, and afterwards write a report on what they see and notice. They also visit an observation post of a battery or group of batteries, and spend some hours there. A Commandant has been appointed, and he arranges and supervises the work, sets schemes for practice, administers the school, delivers lectures, and reports on the candidates. The cadets are instructed in all branches of military training suitable for platoon commanders. Machine-gun tactics, a knowledge of which is so necessary for all junior officers, is a special feature of the course of instruction. When first started the school was able to turn out officers at the rate of 75 a month. This has since been increased to 100. Reports received from Divisional and Army Corps Commanders on officers who have been trained at the school are most satisfactory.”

Earl French has since on several occasions written and spoken on this subject in generous terms and in particular at a recent reunion of survivors, when he said:--

“I shall never, never forget the first visit I paid to the Artists after they landed in France, or the wonderful impression they left on my mind of the possibilities which were in that Corps of furnishing a want which was so terrible to all of us at that time, the supply of officers. What really influenced me in trying the experiment I had to try was the appreciation I had of the splendid material of which I saw you were composed, and of the marked aptitude of Colonel May and those who helped him for organizing and commanding such a Corps. Just at the period I am speaking of we had suffered fearful casualties, and the proportion of losses in officers was higher than in any other rank, and it was going on every day. I was really positively at my wits’ end, suffering almost agony, to know where I could get officer reinforcements. You all know how any fighting force must deteriorate, and deteriorate badly, unless this supply of officers is kept up properly and regularly.

Well, in this trouble and difficulty the Artists came to my help, and I shall never forget as long as I live the courage, the determination, the skill, the organizing power which they displayed in trying to meet my wishes. By day and by night, almost under the enemy’s guns, and very often under close rifle-fire in the trenches, they commenced, they carried on, and they developed this work to the very highest standard of efficiency, and they showed clearly what men of energy and skill could do in this direction when they knew how. They taught us, indeed, a very great lesson, among the many lessons which all we regular soldiers had to learn in the war. We never knew what the possibilities were before. We used to talk about it taking two years to train an artillery driver, and, above all things, we said we could not turn out officers under a certain considerable length of time. Well the Artists showed us we made a mistake there, because they turned out a most efficient body of officers, and kept up everything they said they would. From that moment they became the model for and an example to that large number of training establishments all over France, which to the end of the war turned out officers with the utmost speed and the utmost efficiency. What they suffered in doing it is recorded in this book which I now hold in my hand (Artists Rifles Regimental Roll of Honour, 1914–1919), and I may recall at this moment, without frivolity, the fact that these boys, all of them, looked death straight in the face, laughing and smiling, and that the Artists earned at that time the sobriquet of ‘The Suicide Club.’ That, perhaps, is the highest honour that could be paid to them.”

The School in France was originally run entirely by Colonel May and his Officers and Sergeants, but presently, as the enemy pressure relaxed, he had the advantage of the assistance of Regular Officers (one of whom was appointed “Commandant of School”) and gradually as additional candidates for commissions began to arrive from other regiments, the two units were worked as separate organisations.

In April, 1915, quarters were changed from Bailleul to St. Omer and a new Commandant to the school was appointed, which from that date became “G.H.Q. School.” Thereafter Artists who came out in drafts, together with selected N.C.O’s. from Cavalry, Artillery, Canadian and other units sent up for instruction in Infantry work, were first trained in “the Colonel’s Class” and on passing out went on to this School until July, 1916, when the Battalion was specially authorised by Earl Haig to send candidates approved by their C.O. direct to Commissions.

Another branch of their early activities was the staffing of the Machine Gun School at Visques, near G.H.Q., which was started by a Hythe Instructor (Major Baker-Carr), who had one Hythe Sergeant to assist him. They trained as assistants 16 men from the Artists, who in their turn trained others of their comrades, until eventually multitudes of little groups (each of eight Officers or N.C.O’s. temporarily withdrawn from the trenches) were daily to be seen dotted all over the parade ground keenly studying the intricacies and tactics of the weapon, expounded to them by an Artists’ Sergeant who had specialised in the subject. A large proportion of such Instructors afterwards passed on to Commissions in the M.G. Corps, Tanks, R.F.C., and other units where their expert knowledge was invaluable.[2]

Reinforced from time to time by strong drafts, the special task of supplying and training Officers thus undertaken by the Artists kept them at G.H.Q. (where as “Headquarters Battalion” they were also entrusted with multifarious other and responsible duties) for about 2½ years. During this period there were of course considerable changes in personnel. The bulk of the original N.C.O’s. and men had soon obtained Commissions, while senior Captains had been promoted to command Battalions in the field, and many junior Officers had been attached or transferred to regular Regiments. In December, 1915, Col. May was invalided home. On recovering from a severe illness he was appointed to the important post, which he held till the end of the War, of Commandant at Tidworth of the Southern Command School of Instruction for Infantry Officers, where over 14,000 Officers (including 5,000 Australians) passed through his curriculum. He was succeeded in France by his Second-in-command, Lt. Col. Chatfeild-Clarke, who carried on until the summer of 1917, when the authorities decided to close down Cadet Schools in France and to send all future candidates for Commissions back to England for training. Thereupon the remaining Officers and men, less 200 cadets whose training was on the point of completion, at last had an opportunity of fulfilling the role for which the Artists had volunteered in 1914 (the reason they then went to France), of going into action together as a fighting unit, and they were allotted to the 190th Brigade in the Royal Naval Division (63rd).

There was nothing very nautical about the 190th, the explanation being that there were not enough naval men available at that time to make up an entire Division, so the Army was called in to complete it by adding four Battalions.

Appended to this Preface is an abridged account of their adventures in the line for which the Editor is indebted to Captains Money and Hewitt and to Col. Goldthorp, whose contribution is of especial value as shewing the impressions, necessarily unbiassed by preconceived Regimental associations, of a “foreign” C.O. when in command of a Battalion of the Artists. His very live account of a modern battle will be of absorbing interest, both to those who have shared this experience and to those who have not been through the mill.

THE SECOND BATTALION.

Prior to the departure of the original Battalion overseas, a second (Reserve) Battalion, distinguished as “2/28th London,” had been raised under the command of Col. Horsley, the late Commanding Officer of the Artists, who was assisted by Officers transferred from the First Battalion (1/28th) or promoted from the ranks. Enrolment started on the 31st August, 1914, and within a week 5,000 would-be recruits had applied for admission, ‘Varsity Blues, rowing men and athletes of every description, mostly without any previous military training. Uniforms and arms were for a time unobtainable, but soon every one of the 1,000 selected recruits had succeeded in purchasing a khaki outfit at ruinous prices, from somewhere, and presently the authorities unearthed a large supply of ancient Martini-Henry carbines. The sole equipment then provided was a regulation water-bottle for each man but with no means of attaching the same to the person of the soldier. Mufti overcoats were worn en banderole and rations were carried in neat brown paper packets tied on to waist-belts of every hue and shape.

After three or four months recruit training with only 50 modern rifles available, interspersed with daily journeys into Kent of strong working parties to assist in the construction of “the last ditch,” the Battalion was properly equipped and armed and moved to Roehampton, thence to camp in Richmond Park where they also initiated a valuable machine gun school.

Like many similar units this Reserve Battalion was eventually drained dry in supplying drafts to its 1st Battalion overseas. It also furnished Officers for the New Armies and some other Territorial Units. Col. Horsley was then appointed to the command of the 104th Provisional Battalion for Home Defence, stationed at the Tower of London, and eventually finished up his 42 years service in the Artists by proceeding overseas to a Staff appointment as Area Commandant at Englebelmer in France.

THE THIRD BATTALION AND NO. 15 (ARTISTS’ RIFLES) O.C.B.

Meanwhile on the 1st January, 1915, by which date old Artists and others were beginning to arrive from the Colonies for training as Officers, a third Battalion, “3/28th London” had been started (at first severely restricted to two Companies under a Major), in which all subsequent recruits had to be enrolled. It was placed under the command of Lt.-Col. William Shirley, an old friend of the Corps, recently retired from the Indian Army, who had been acting as Second-in-command of 2/28th. He brought very special qualifications to the post, having been for some years an Army Instructor in India, at Sandhurst, and at Cambridge University, where on the outbreak of war he was holding the appointment of Director of Military Studies. On occasions this Battalion, which was principally officered in the first instance by senior N.C.O’s sent home for the purpose from 1/28th in France, was over 3,000 strong and in 3½ years had passed 9,352 recruits through its ranks. After a period of recruit training in London, which included the construction at Kenwood of a series of entrenchments and dug-outs on the most up-to-date Continental models, it also went into camp in Richmond Park, whence it was moved in July, 1915, to High Beech in Epping Forest, thence to Hare Hall, Romford, and finally to Berkhampstead, and on the absorption of the original 2nd Battalion by the 1st it was re-numbered 2/28th.[3]

In May, 1915, instructions were issued for the formation within this Battalion of a separate School of Instruction for newly gazetted Officers of other Territorial regiments on similar lines to the School in France and during the next few months upwards of 1,500 such Officers passed through the School courses and examinations.

In November, 1915, the Regiment was officially recognised by Army Order[4] as an Officers’ Training Corps, and the Home Battalion became the 2nd Artists Rifles O.T.C.

In March, 1916, its separate School, then at Gidea Park, was converted into four Companies of cadets to which recruits were passed on for training as Officers after receiving a preliminary military training in the ranks of the other four Companies, the whole being under the command of Colonel Shirley and run by Artists’ Officers and Sergeant Instructors. In August, 1916, by which date the organisation of Officer Cadet Battalions throughout the United Kingdom had been perfected, the four Cadet Companies were separated from Colonel Shirley’s Battalion and transformed into “No. 15 (Artists Rifles), O.C.B.” which was placed under the command of Lt.-Col. E. St. L. Shaw (1st East Surrey) an invalided Regular Officer, with a Staff of Artists and other Officers and Sergeant Instructors. Thenceforth recruits enrolled in 3/28th were sent, on completion of their preliminary training, indiscriminately to No. 15 or to any other O.C.B. in which there were vacancies at the moment, while No. 15 as part of the general scheme of these O.C.B.’s received Cadets from other units besides the Artists.

In 1918 Colonel Shaw was succeeded by Colonel Gascoigne who retained command of this O.C.B. until the end of the War.

In July, 1918, Colonel Shirley was compelled by ill-health to relinquish the command of 3/28th, and was succeeded by Lt.-Col. Ostle (an Artists Officer who went out in October, 1914, as a junior Captain, rose to be Second-in-command of the 2nd Border Regiment, and subsequently commanded two different Battalions in the Field before being sent home to Hospital.

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The history of this publication is shortly as follows:--

Early in 1915, the Editor, as an Officer who had served in all three Battalions, was deputed by the three Commanding Officers to keep a record of Commissions and Honours then being obtained by members of the Regiment and of casualties suffered, there being in the nature of things no provision in Official regimental documents or T.F. Records for following up the career of a man after he had been struck off the Artists on obtaining a Commission in another unit. Correspondents were appointed in each Battalion to assist the Editor, and on the first anniversary of the Declaration of War the first Edition of the present work, containing 1508 names, was published.

The intention was to re-issue the pamphlet periodically until the end of the War, and on the second anniversary a second Edition brought up to date, containing 3434 Commissions, was printed and on the point of distribution when the Press Bureau Order was issued, which prohibited any reference to places, numbers of Battalions and other details in which the book abounded.

These copies were accordingly sealed up, but monthly supplemental lists were published in the Regimental Journal for a time, the publicity thus obtained being a valuable check against error. Presently the Journal itself was also suspended for some months, but eventually it was allowed to reappear, and the supplemental lists were resumed after being shorn of all offending details, and were continued until the Armistice.

It then became necessary to dig out from every available source the particulars which had not been previously obtainable, such as dates and places of deeds and deaths, and this research has occupied an unconscionable time. Still it has been done, and the result is a much more complete and reliable record than was previously obtainable.

With regard to the plan of the book, the original scheme was to make it a record only of Commissions and Honours, with a list of casualties in all ranks, but whilst this final edition was in the press a very strong desire was expressed for a complete Roll comprising every one of the 15,000 Artists who at one time or another during the War had served in the Regiment in any capacity. An additional Section No. IV has therefore been compiled and added containing the names of all N.C.O.’s and privates who are not known to have taken Commissions. Here, however, the Editor came up against an insurmountable difficulty. It soon became evident that this Section not having been, like the rest of the book, entered up from day to day, it would now be absolutely impossible to ascertain what had happened to a very large number of men who had been discharged or transferred to other Regiments since August, 1914. In these circumstances it has not been practicable to make Section IV more than an alphabetical list of some 4,800 “other ranks” not included in the Roll of Commissions, with the addition of reference letters and symbols indicating those who are known to have served overseas with the 1st Battalion or in other units, or to have been killed, wounded, etc.

It is probable that there may be discovered in this Section the names of many men who had in fact obtained Commissions, some further casualties, and possibly a hidden D.S.O. or other Honour.

In these circumstances it will be realised, and the Editor desires to emphasize the fact, that the absence of any reference letter against a man’s name in Section IV is no reflection upon him. It simply means that the news of his promotion, reward or other event has not reached the Regiment. And the list includes the very large number of cadets who were under instruction in England on the cessation of hostilities, at least 2,000; also men discharged during the War as medically unfit.

EMBRYO OFFICERS.

Cadets leaving Barracks at St. Omer, on completion of Course, 1915.]

The Editor much regrets that he is compelled strictly to limit this Section IV to those who enlisted originally in the Artists, as recruits. He recognises that this means the exclusion of those members of other units who were transferred or attached to the 1st Battalion in France, wore their regimental badge, fought and died with them. Probably they are included in their own Regimental War Records, but they were all so thoroughly imbued with the spirit and traditions of their new unit, that he would willingly have inserted in this book every one of the hundreds of additional names had the exigencies of space and expense permitted. He has, however, been sufficiently inconsistent to include their Officers, together with their Military Crosses and other Honours if gained whilst serving with the Artists.

In conclusion, the Editor warmly acknowledges his very great indebtedness to his hosts of correspondents in every theatre of war, to sympathetic Record Officers at home and abroad, and to the patient and painstaking members of his constantly changing staff, without whose meticulous care in the laborious daily task of searching Gazettes and Casualty Lists against their ever-growing Card Index, the compilation of this gigantic record would have fallen through. To enumerate all those who during a period of nearly five years lent a hand in this way, invalids and light duty men at home, Officers and men on leave, cadets awaiting Gazette, and other keen helpers would fill pages, and it is useless to attempt it.

In the mass of detail dealt with in this work and the circumstances under which it was collected, there are no doubt mistakes and omissions: possibly a considerable number. To meet such cases the copy of the book which is to be deposited in the War Memorial recently erected at Headquarters will be interleaved and if short particulars of any serious error that may be discovered are forwarded to “The Hon. Secretary, Roll of Honour,” Artists Rifles, Duke’s Road, Euston Road, W.C.2, it shall be rectified in such Headquarters copy. Arrangements may also be made for periodical publication of lists of corrections in the Regimental Journal.

SUMMARY OF WAR HONOURS, 1914–1919.

Victoria Cross 8 C.B. 1 C.M.G. 1 M.V.O. 3 Order of the British Empire K.B.E., 1; C.B.E., 2 „ „ „ „ O.B.E., 43; M.B.E., 37 Distinguished Service Order 52; Bars, 4 Distinguished Service Cross 4; Bars, 1 Military Cross 822; Bars, 63; 2nd Bars, 6 Distinguished Flying Cross 23; Bars, 3 Air Force Cross 15 Royal Victorian Medal 4 Distinguished Conduct Medal 6 Military Medal 15 Meritorious Service Medal 14 Foreign Decorations 90

Mentioned in Despatches 564 Brought to notice of Secretary of State 70

STRENGTH.

Numbers on Mobilization 621 Recruits during the War (including past members rejoined) 14,401 ------ Total of Muster Roll 15,022

Gazetted to Commissions (so far as ascertained) 10,256

CASUALTIES.

------------------------+----------+----------+-------- | As | As Rank | Nature. | Officers.| and File.| Total. ------------------------+----------+----------+-------- Killed in action or died| 1,614 | 389 | 2,003 Wounded or gassed | 2,816 | 434 | 3,250 Missing | 418 | 114 | 532 Prisoners of War | 256 | 30 | 286 | | | ----- | | | 6,071 ------------------------+----------+----------+--------

NOTE.--The above figures include only enlisted Artists, not officers or men transferred or attached from other Regiments.

A CALENDAR OF REGIMENTAL NUMBERS.

showing at a glance the approximate date on which any recruit joined, or old member rejoined, by reference to his Regimental Number[5]

+------------+------------------------++ | DATE. | HIGHEST NO. || +------------+------------------------++ | | =1st Battalion.= || | | || | | Old style New[6] style|| | | || | =1908= |{ 1 to } { 760001 || | |{ 425 } { 760032 || | =1909= | 787 48 || | =1910= | 940 57 || | =1911= | 1037 64 || | =1912= | 1137 75 || | =1913= | 1281 98 || | Aug. 3/=14=| 1345 760111 || | „ 30 „ | 1749 165 || +------------+------------------------++ | =1914= | =2nd Battalion.= || | Aug. 31 | 1907 760188 || | Sep. 1 | 2000 200 || | „ 15 | 2500 276 || | Oct. 30 | 2800 300 || | Nov. 24 | 3000 375 || | Dec. 31 | 3063 391 || +------------+------------------------++ | =1915= | =3rd Battalion= || | Jan. 5 | 3100 760400 || | Feb. 2 | 3300 455 || | Mch. 16 | 3500 500 || | Apr. 20 | 3700 552 || | May 27 | 3900 580 || | June 21 | 4100 600 || | July 13 | 4200 612 || | Aug. 20 | 4400 643 || | Sep. 23 | 4500 700 || | Oct. 29 | 4800 760 || | Nov. 12 | 5000 800 || | „ 29 | 5500 761000 || | Dec. 6 | 5800 100 || | „ 10 | 6000 180 || | „ 13 | 6100 200 ++ | „ 28 | 6300 290 || | | || | =1916= | || | | || | Jan. 1 | 6400 761300 || | „ 14 | 6600 400 || | „ 27 | 6900 500 || | Feb. 1 | 7000 570 || | „ 7 | 7100 600 || | „ 17 | 7300 720 || | Mch. 1 | 7600 860 || | „ 7 | 7700 920 || | Apl. 27 | 7800 970 || | May 7 | 7850 944 || | June 8 | 7900 762000 || | „ 14 | 8000 100 || | July 1 | 8100 150 || | Aug. 24 | 8200 200 || | Sep. 13 | 8300 300 || | „ 20 | 8400 400 || | „ 26 | 8500 500 || | Oct. 4 | 8600 600 || | „ 17 | 8800 800 || | „ 25 | 9000 763000 || | „ 30 | 9100 100 || | Nov. 6 | 9200 200 || | „ 11 | 9400 400 || | „ 20 | 9600 600 || | „ 27 | 9700 700 || | Dec. 11 | 9800 800 || | „ 14 | 9900 900 || | „ 18 |10000 764000 || | „ 29 |10200 200 || | | || | =1917= | || | Jan. 6 |10400 400 || | „ 8 |10515 764516 || +------------+------------------------++ | End of re-numbering.[6] || +-------------------------------------++

+----------+-----------+ | DATE. |HIGHEST NO.| +----------+-----------+ | | =3rd Bn.= | | | | | =1917= | | | | | | Jan. 11 | 764517 | | „ 13 | 700 | | „ 16 | 900 | | „ 7 | 200 | | „ 21 | 300 | | Mch. 27 | 400 | | „ 26 | 600 | | May 7 | 700 | | „ 25 | 900 | | June 7 | 766000 | | „ 29 | 200 | | July 20 | 400 | | „ 31 | 500 | | Aug. 9 | 600 | | „ 30 | 800 | | Sep. 25 | 767000 | | Oct. 26| 200 | | Nov. 16 | 300 | | Dec. 7 | 400 | | | | | =1918= | | | | | | Jan. 24 | 600 | | Feb. 20 | 800 | | Apl. 5 | 900 | | „ 24 | 768000 | | May 29 | 200 | | June 15 | 400 | | „ 28 | 500 | | July 10 | 700 | | „ 27 | 900 | | Aug. 7 | 769000 | | Sep. 4 | 200 | | Oct. 2 | 400 | | „ 21 | 600 | | Nov. 11 | 769703 | +----------+-----------+

THE FIRST FIFTY.

Roll of N.C.O.’s and men of the Overseas Battalion who went into action in November, 1914, as Probationary 2nd Lieutenants in the 7th Division.[7]

[7] This Roll does not entirely agree with the Army List, as some of the above Officers were killed, and others (marked ♦) had been transferred to other Battalions before a belated Gazette recognised the appointment of the remainder to Commissions as above.--ED.

20th INFANTRY BRIGADE.

1st Grenadier Guards.

1076 Cpl. CRISP, F. E. F. 1634 Pte. ♦EDLMANN, F. J. 1464 „ ♦HILLAS-DRAKE, R. F. 1186 „ MOLLER, A. A.

2nd Border.

392 Cpl. ♦CLOSE, M. A. 1614 Pte. CUTHBERTSON, F. T. 1551 „ SAMPSON, H. F. 1613 „ ♦WORNUM, T. H.

2nd Gordon Highlanders.

691 Cpl. CHATER, A. D. 1437 Pte. HORSLEY, O. 1436 „ HORSLEY, S. M. 997 L/Cpl. MULOCK, E. R.

21st INFANTRY BRIGADE.

2nd Yorkshire.

2220 Pte. CROSSE, M. E. B. 1167 „ CUTTLE, G. 2255 „ HOLLIS, H. L. 1794 „ PICKUP, A. J.

2nd Bedfordshire.

1260 Pte. BREWER, C. H. 1929 „ DABELL, N. V. 1033 L/Cpl. DE BURIATTE, H. 1030 Pte. WILLANS, H.

2nd Royal Scots Fusiliers.

1760 Pte. ♦RAYMOND-BARKER, C. L. 1755 „ STEWART, J. 1578 „ WALLACE, J. R. 1573 „ ♦WHITE, L. S.

2nd Wiltshire.

1823 Pte. CARDEN, R. H. 1138 „ KITCAT, A. J. 1536 „ SHEPHERD, W. S. 1725 „ STRAWSON, F. M.

22nd INFANTRY BRIGADE.

2nd Royal Warwickshire.

1101 Pte. HERBAGE, P. F. W. 1285 „ MONK, G. B. 539 „ PEACE, G. V. 787 Sgt. STANDRING, B. A.

2nd Royal West Surrey.

693 Sgt. AUSTIN, C. F. 1372 Pte. HUMPHREYS, D. F. 1390 Cpl. MESSOM, H. 1371 Pte. ROUGHT, C. G.

1st Royal Welsh Fusiliers.

954 Cpl. JONES, L. 608 L/Cpl. PARKES, H. F. 1429 Pte. REES, J. T. 1934 „ WINTERS, J. W.

1st South Staffordshire.

706 Cpl. ♦FROST, K. 1744 „ MACKINTOSH, H. L. 1087 L/Cpl. SILCOCK, A. 1399 Pte. ♦WEST, F.

ROYAL ENGINEERS.

1150 ♦HUNTER, J. W. 1491 ♦HUTT, H. V.

WITH THE ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION.

A SHORT HISTORY OF 1/ARTISTS IN THE LINE, FROM JULY 1917, TO THE ARMISTICE.

Oppy Wood. Passchendaele. On the Somme (Marcoing). Withdrawal to Metz and Beaulencourt. Advance to Couillet Wood Sector. Retirement from Havrincourt Wood to Forceville. To Aveluy Wood Sector. Attack on Hindenburg Line. Rest at Bailleulval. Capture of Hindenburg Line. Fall of Cambrai. First British troops in at Blaugies and Sars-la-Bruyere. Pursuit to Harvengt and Harmignies. Mons.

63rd (ROYAL NAVAL) DIVISION. | | +--------------------+-------------------+ | | | 188th Inf. Bde. 189th Inf. Bde. 190th Inf. Bde. ------- ------- ------- 1/R.M.L.I. “Drake” Bn. 1/Artists. 2/R.M.L.I. “Hawke” Bn. 4/Bedford. “Anson” Bn. “Hood” Bn. 7/R. Fusiliers. “Howe” Bn. “Nelson” Bn. 4/Shropshire L.I.

From July to Sept. 1917, the Division was in the front line (“R3” and “R4” Sectors, Oppy and Gavrelle) and with the exception of a few casualties, nothing of special note occurred during this period so far as the Artists’ were concerned. After a normal tour, the Division was relieved by the 47th (formerly 2/London) Division, the Artists themselves being replaced by the 22/London, commanded by Lt. Col. C. F. H. Greenwood, an Artists’ Officer, and moved to La Comté.

On coming out of the line inexorable Anno Domini deprived us of our Commanding Officer, Col. Chatfeild-Clarke, while our esprit de corps was momentarily ruffled by the appearance of a reinforcing draft composed not of Artists, but of 119 men from another unit.

It was recognised however that pooling, not only of reinforcements but of C.O’s. was now inevitable: that as no other Battalion overseas was being exclusively fed from its own Regiment, the Artists could not expect different treatment.

During the ensuing twelve months they had five new Commanding Officers, all drawn from other Regiments.

OCTOBER 1917.

In October, the Division was ordered to the Ypres front: we journeyed to Houtkerque, thence to Reigersburgh and on the 28th left camp for our first big fight, the C.O. Major Edlmann, bringing news, that owing to the impossible state of the ground the Divisional front had not been advanced so far as had been expected, so that what was to have been our jumping off line would now be our objective. During the next thirty hours we suffered a good many casualties from long range artillery fire, D Co. losing their C.S.M., C. W. W. King.

The story of the battle for the Passchendaele Ridge, so far as the Artists are concerned, is soon told. Other Divisions before us had been taking their share in the slow process of gaining ground in this water-logged area, at tremendous cost. The 188th was the first Brigade of the 63rd Division to attack; and advancing under a terrific artillery and machine-gun barrage they, too, made some headway, but suffered severely. Early on the 30th our Brigade attacked, also under a very heavy barrage: the British artillery averaged one gun to every 9 yards of front. To reach our objective we had to cross the Paddebeeke, on the map an insignificant streamlet, but in fact by this time a wide and almost impassable swamp.

{ B Co. (Capt. Bare). A Co. (Capt. Mieville). ORDER OF BATTLE{ C Co. (Capt. Chetwood) Support. { D Co. (Capt. Royds) Reserve.

The instant our attack started, the forward troops came under intense machine-gun fire from an almost invisible enemy who had taken refuge in their “pill boxes” during our bombardment, and were now posted in carefully chosen tactical positions. Simultaneously our supporting troops suffered heavy casualties from enemy artillery, while the ground to be traversed was a deep sea of mud, which drowned wounded men and clogged rifles and Lewis guns in the first few minutes, rendering them entirely useless. Consequently it was not long before the attack was brought to a complete standstill, and the very attenuated Battalions proceeded to consolidate as best they could on our side of the Paddebeeke.[8] On our right the Canadians continued to advance: being on higher and drier ground they were able to get on, so that presently there was a dangerous gap between their left and our right. This was closed by sending up the Shropshires from our Brigade reserve.

On this day the Artists went into action about 500 strong and suffered 350 casualties, amongst those killed being Captains Bare, Chetwood and Gordon Williams, Lieuts. Haslam and Howe, and our splendid Padre, Capt. Harry Dickinson. The toll of deaths would have been still higher but for the untiring efforts of our M.O., Capt. Matthew, who for 72 hours hardly rested from the work of collecting and dressing the wounded.[9]

The task set the Division appeared to be an impossible one, and no doubt would not have been attempted but for the urgent necessity of those tremendous attacks in this sector, which drew away all the enemy’s reserves from other points where it was of the utmost importance to prevent his attacking in force. It was not a case of lives being fruitlessly thrown away, but of sacrifices which enabled the whole Allied line to remain intact at a time when the Russian débacle was straining to the utmost our resources on the Western Front.

The next day the remains of the Battalion moved out of the line to refit, and while at Eringhem received a special message of sympathy in respect of their losses, and congratulations on the part they had played in the battle, brought direct to them from Earl Haig. They learned also from the Canadians (who were loud in their praises of the way in which our men had pressed forward) that several Artists had succeeded in actually crossing the Paddebeeke before being killed.

DECEMBER, 1917.

After a period of rest and reorganisation (during which Lt.-Col. John Harington, 3/Rifle Brigade, took over the command, Major Edlmann was appointed O.C. 63rd Divisional Wing, and substantial reinforcements arrived, including 6 Officers and a draft from 3/28th), the Battalion was on its way back to the Passchendaele sector, when the successful British offensive before Cambrai was checked and the Boche began to press back the wedge that had been driven into his line there. Thereupon the 63rd Division was sent to the Somme district, and at the end of December moved into the front line in the Marcoing salient (Couillet Wood sector).

On the 30th the enemy launched a terrific attack and succeeded in penetrating the front line to the east of the Welsh Ridge salient. The Artists who were in support at this point were detailed for a counter-attack which had to be made without artillery support. It was pressed for all we were worth but resulted in very heavy casualties without the achievement of our object. However, we heard subsequently that our efforts were not in vain as the enemy, deceived as to the strength of our available reserves by the promptitude and determination with which the counter-attack was delivered, refrained from exploiting their initial success. Had they done so, it is conceivable that their object in driving us from the Welsh Ridge might have been attained.

{ A Co. (Capt. Pike)----B Co. (Lieut. Skinner). ORDER OF BATTLE{ D Co. (Capt. Barnett) Support. { C Co. (Capt. Lepingwell) Reserve.

A very gruelling night followed, consolidation work having to be carried out in ground which was frozen hard. Sufficient praise cannot be given to the Medical Staff under Capt. Mathew, M.C., who were again working all day at high pressure and at night did much to assist in the recovery of the wounded men who were lying out in front of our line. Excellent work was accomplished by D Co. under Capt. Barnett in forming a defensive left flank, by Capt. Mieville in reconnaissance, and by Lt. Holland, these officers gaining on that occasion very hard-earned M.C’s.[10] Lt. Margetson also earned recognition for good work in the maintenance of signal communication[11] and R.S.M. Emslie did much to keep things going by the organisation of carrying parties to get hot food up during the night. One Corporal did yeoman service to his Company by going back under heavy fire, crossing a gas-filled valley and bringing up the Company water supply which had had to be abandoned in the rush of the morning.

Our casualties were nine Officers and 110 other ranks. Lieuts. Salisbury, English, Shinner and Lightfoot, with our M.G. Officer (Groom) and Intelligence Officer (Godfrey) were killed, while Pike, Lepingwell and Holland were wounded, and from this date the Battalion ceased to be exclusively officered by Artists. But although Officers and men came to us from many other Regiments the spirit and traditions of the Corps were maintained to the end: one of the most striking features in connection with the arrival of reinforcements from other units was the rapidity with which our new comrades assimilated Artists’ ideas and methods of getting things done.

JANUARY-MARCH, 1918.

During January and February, 1918, we put in further tours of duty in the front line (during one of which both the Boche and ourselves lived on top behind our respective parados, the trenches having become nothing but ditches of liquid mud several feet deep), while Col. Harrington left us to command the 2/Rifle Brigade (eventually becoming a Brigadier-General), and Major Lathom who had been temporarily in command of the Fusiliers was appointed acting C.O. of the Artists.

The Brigade was then withdrawn to Divisional Reserve at Beaulencourt where we were joined by Major F. S. B. Johnson, 1/Royal Lancaster, as our own new C.O. and our strength was brought up to 28 Officers and 766 other ranks by the addition of a complete half Battalion of the 2nd Bn. London Rifle Brigade which had been broken up on the formation of 3-Battalion Brigades.

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In March we returned to the Couillet Wood sector, and on the 21st had our first experience of the anxious times experienced by the Allies during the Spring of 1918. Shortly after daybreak, while in camp in Havrincourt Wood, we were aroused by a violent bombardment. A dense gas and smoke cloud passed through the Wood as we moved to our battle positions. On the way up Lt. Lintott, L.R.B. (formerly an Artist Sergeant), was killed. The next night we were ordered back to Havrincourt Wood as the enemy had gained a considerable amount of ground on our right (the Fifth Army Front). During the withdrawal, Lt. J. I. Royds was killed in Trescault. We started to dig in, but the next morning were retired to a defence line east of Ytres. There we again made ready to fight a rearguard action, but we were again disappointed as we were directed to withdraw on a line Ytres--Bus-le-Transloy. That night the whole Brigade withdrew into Ytres, and as communication with both Brigade and Divisional H.Q. was lost, a meeting of all the C.O.’s in the Brigade was called, and it was arranged that the Brigade should form a defensive flank extending East-West, to conform with the withdrawal of the 2nd Division on our left. The Brigade was then taken over by Lt.-Col. Collings Wells of the 4th Bedfords, who for his good work during the withdrawal was awarded the V.C.[12]

We moved to our new position about midnight, the route taken leading us past the vast ammunition and petrol dump which was being destroyed. Here a shell splinter from the dump wounded Major Lathom, who was carried back to Beaulencourt. C Co., under Lt. Eric Willis, was also unfortunate in running into a Boche M.G. post and suffering severe casualties. Good work was done by Sergt. A. Coviello, who succeeded in penetrating the enemy lines in rear of us and establishing communication.[13] Next morning the retirement continued through Barastre with heavy casualties (amongst whom was Lt. Dow, our American M.O.) to Beaulencourt, where we found Brigade H.Q. Then back through Gueudecourt, Flers, Bazentin-le-Grand, Bazentin-le-Petit to Courcelette, and the next day’s trek took us through Pozieres to Thiepval. On the slopes in that neighbourhood we had an opportunity of checking the Boche, great work being done by a Lewis Gun team, for whom the Brigade Major was spotting. During the night orders came to cross at Authuille to the west bank of the river before daybreak, when the R.E.’s were to destroy the bridges. On reaching the other side we found the 12th Division waiting to take over from us. To celebrate the conclusion of our long innings, Bn. H.Q. indulged in a game of stump cricket which was rather spoilt by the arrival of a Hun H.V. shell. It ruined the pitch and scattered the field, but fortunately no one retired hurt. We then marched through Martinsart to Englebelmer, and the same evening moved to Millencourt for an attack on another Divisional front on the outskirts of Albert. This attempt to dislodge the Boche proved fruitless and resulted in somewhat serious casualties, chief among which was the loss of Lt. Eric Willis.

The Battalion was then withdrawn (via Senlis and Mailly Maillet) to Forceville for a complete rest over Easter. Our total casualties during the retirement amounted to 17 officers and 300 other ranks.

APRIL-AUGUST, 1918.

During April and May we performed tours of duty in the new line established after the retreat north of Mesnil and in Aveluy Wood sector. We lost Capt. Neighbour (who had rejoined us in March) through sickness and Col. Johnson was wounded in Aveluy Wood. Thereupon Capt. Wilkinson (L.R.B.) assumed command. In June the Battalion went into Corps reserve at Toutencourt Wood and was attached to the “flying” Corps, kept for operations on any front, and throughout July we were engaged in line holding alternately between Acheux Wood south of Auchonvillers and the line north of Mesnil.

In August, on the eve of the Australian offensive before Amiens, we went to Beaucourt-sur-l’Hallue. After their attack had been successfully launched the Division marched north again via Famechon to Souastre, whence we moved out via Fonquevillers to take our part in the commencement of that vast movement which resulted in the eventual overthrow of the enemy. The Division attacked on the 21st in heavy mist supported by a very intense artillery barrage and at the end of the day the Artists found themselves in the front line, having passed unconsciously through the Battalion we were supporting who had lost direction to a certain extent and moved too far to the right.

The next morning the C.O. and Adjt. (Capt. Barnett) were wounded and we sustained our most deeply regretted casualty in the death of R.S.M. Peter Emslie, who was ever a magnificent stand-by in the line, where his courageous efficiency rendered him at all times invaluable. The Battalion was brought out by Lieuts. Bayne and Besch.

On the 24th at Achiet-le-Petit we went over in close support of the 188th Brigade in a heavy ground mist intermingled with gas and smoke. Objectives were carried and the attack turned south-east towards Warlencourt and Ligny-Thilloy where stout opposition was encountered and the attack delivered on the following morning in conjunction with the Canadians failed. The Division was then withdrawn via Irles, Miraumont, Achiet-le-Petit, Bucquoy, Ayette to Boiry St. Rictrude.

The next day we moved into trenches at Boiry-Becquerelle, and on the 26th we followed up the attack as Division in reserve, the attacking waves passing through Fontaine and Hendecourt to Caignicourt, and so on to the Hindenburg line between Inchy and Moeuvres.

SEPTEMBER, 1918.

Early in September the Division was withdrawn by stages to Bailleulval on the Arras-Doullens road, where we remained for a period of rest and “fattening.” On leaving we received an address from the Mayor thanking us on behalf of the population for our considerate treatment of them and their belongings.

We then marched back again to the Croisilles area, the Artists finding a home in tents and shelters on the high ground south-east of St. Leger near L’Homme Mort Wood. Here we were joined by our new C.O., Lt. Col. Goldthorp (4/West Riding), who shall now continue the narrative.

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I think that my story, such as it is, had better take the form of a sort of letter. It was late on the night of 18/19th September, 1918, when I reached the 63rd R.N.D. Wing, then at Boisleux-au-Mont, where I was welcomed by Major Edlmann, the O.C. Wing, and Capt. Baillie-Hamilton, the Adjutant, who informed me that I was either for the Artists or the Bedfords, who were both without C.O.’s.

The following morning I was taken forward to Divisional H.Q. in dug-outs between St. Leger and Ecoust, and I was officially told that I was to take over the command of the Artists. After reporting to the Brigadier, General Lesslie, who proceeded to tell me all he knew about the Artists as a Regiment and about the officers individually, I set out on my lonely journey across a little valley to their H.Q. to “take over.” I can imagine their Officers watching me come along, and wondering what sort of a “blighter” they were getting this time. Well, my feelings were much the same, but I had learned from the Brigadier some of their good points, and they did not know even my bad ones then, so I started “one up” on them anyhow.

I took over from Acting-Captain Hermelin, who was then in command; Besch was the Intelligence Officer; Morris, Signalling Officer; Nelson, the “Doc.”; Hewitt, Acting Adjutant; Light, Quarter-Master; Prentice, Transport Officer; Robinson, Padre; and Wyler our Interpreter.

Very early a batch of officer-reinforcements arrived, and it became obvious we were in for a show the nature of which we could only guess, but for my part I should like to say that from the very first I had every help from Officers, N.C.O.’s and men, and my work was made easy by the spirit they all showed of welcoming me as one of themselves from the start. I shall never forget those first few days and the solid foundation of trust and comradeship they laid for what was before us.

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On the 26th September we left our Camp for the old trenches just outside Queant, where we were to assemble prior to a march on to our “tape” between Moeuvre and Inchy, and we knew when we left (having received all the barrage tables, etc.) that we were in for one of the biggest battles fought by the British Armies during the whole of the War, as the Division had to cross the Canal du Nord and take the Hindenburg Line in conjunction with the Canadians on our left, and the Guards on our right. This was only to be the first phase, and as far as the Naval Division was concerned, the 190th Brigade was the first to kick off. Afterwards, the other Brigades were to go through us and capture Anneux and get on as far as they could.

I was rather pleased to find that it fell to the Artists to do the lion’s share of the work of our Brigade, i.e., we had to capture the Hindenburg Line after the Fusiliers and the Bedfords had crossed the Canal, a very delicate and involved movement which required a great deal of preparation and explanation.

We arrived at our Assembly Point without trouble and at midnight started off--a pitch black night, in a deluge of rain. We made very slow progress; it was a difficult job keeping in touch and following the line, which was marked out by whitewashed posts, most of which had either been knocked down by the Artillery, or obliterated by the rain. Without Hewitt and Goacher we should have found it very difficult indeed, and might easily have had the same misfortune as was experienced by another Battalion who missed the track somewhere outside Pronville and got too much to the left. But these two officers did splendidly and we eventually arrived at a trench which marked our then front line. I halted the Battalion and they laid down and soon went to sleep. We waited about, hoping against hope that the other troops would arrive, but finally gave up all expectation of seeing them and got the Battalion out into shell holes slightly in advance of our previous position.

Seeing that the situation was exceedingly vague, I decided to put every available man on the line, and issued orders to the Company Commanders telling them that unless the missing Battalion turned up, we should have to tackle their job as well as our own on our immediate front, and that in the advance up the Hindenburg Line we would take half their objective, and the Canadians would look after the other half.

About 4.30 a.m. everything was ready as far as we could foresee, and there was nothing further to be done then but wait, and what a long time the last half hour before zero seems! However the time arrived at last and so did the Boche attempt at retaliation. It seemed to come down on our trench for some reason or other, and soon the doctors were very busy, and after what seemed an age Morris arrived back to say that all was going well, that the Battalion was in the Canal taking a lot of prisoners, that our barrage was as near perfection as anything he had ever dreamed of, and that the Boche barrage was falling well behind our men--all of which was good news. With my H.Q. and runners I started off at once.

What a change from the night before! It was a lovely morning, and once out in the open, going towards the Canal, it was a wonderful sight to see our barrage and the men following it up. I cannot describe the feeling I had watching the Artists in action--to me the first time. From behind it looked as near drill-perfect as you could wish for. We were not long in getting across the Canal, where we saw one of our tanks stuck, and met many wounded coming back, amongst them being Fergus Young, who was supported by a Boche prisoner about twice his size. He was very worried about his Company, though as it turned out he had no need to be--they were carrying on all right, away on in front. As we got nearer the front line things seemed to get very busy. There were crowds of prisoners coming down--batches of 200 at a time in charge of one or two men--all their officers wanting to go down into dug-outs to collect their belongings, but I do not suppose they found many, because the ground was literally on fire, and after walking a short distance between the Hindenburg Line one’s feet were quite hot from the heat of the earth. Soon messages began to come back--that the first objective had been taken--then the barrage moved on again, so did our men, and our messages came fast--“Cannot get on for machine gun fire;” “No sign of the Bedfords on the right flank,” and with like messages from the left.

It then appeared that things were sticking a bit, so we pushed on up to see what really was happening, and found things pretty well mixed up--our men short of bombs, having used everything they had and everyone doing his level best. We discovered that both our flanks were well in the air, and getting forward was out of the question until matters righted themselves on the flanks. By this time we had lost the barrage for our second objective, and it had become a question of holding on to what we had until the position cleared up. Being shot at from three sides is never a very pleasant experience but the men stuck it out wonderfully. I saw that we should need every single available man to hold on, so I went down the line a bit to collect any oddments I could find. It is surprising the number one comes across in a big show like this. There were Bedfords and Fusiliers who were beginning to come along in large batches. They were all gathered into parties and sent up straight away. The Fusiliers had had a pretty rough time trekking about all night, and had just arrived in time to go over with the Canadians, where they were soon doing their share “good and hard” as the Brigadier, who had spent his time cheering up the men, would say. I found the Signallers fixing up communications to the Companies and we got news of the poor Bedfords too who had had a very rough crossing, but had come through all right. We knew then that our right flank was in touch though it was thrown back very considerably, and we seemed to catch the whole attention of the Boche.

Presently orders came through that the attack preceded by heavy barrage on one or two selected places--a sugar factory on the Bapaume-Cambrai Road being one--would be resumed at 2.15.

Everything up the line was as good as we could hope for, and the 188th Brigade was getting ready to carry on. They were to go through us, and on to Anneux and as much further as they could get. We then returned to Brigade H.Q. where we found Prentice and his transport--all safe and sound, and rather surprised to be so near the battle. Thoughts of hot food for the men seemed to be within the range of possibility provided the resumed attack went off all right. I saw the Brigadier again, told him that we were all ready for our original third objective, but he said we need not move at all, as the 188th were going through us, where we were, to their objective. The rest had been cut out and was being dealt with by the Artillery alone, so I went back post-haste, but was not in time to stop many men getting on, especially those at the front, who had numerous scores to pay off by this time.

The 2.15 show was a complete success, so much so, that the 188th were able to move right up to Anneux without any trouble: then they bumped into plenty, I believe, but that is outside the story of the Artists. Shortly afterwards the Divisional General came round our line, thanking the men for the splendid victory, and still more for the magnificent resistance they had made when checked. I had been told beforehand that if we got the crest of the hill--which was our first objective--and stuck to it, we should have won the day whatever happened. As it was we got beyond and held on, against Machine-Gun fire, Trench Mortars, and Bombing, for hours, until the whole situation cleared all along the line; a hard enough test for any troops and an achievement in itself that would have made any Battalion’s reputation.

Late in the evening we got orders to spend the night on our battle positions. Besch and I took a look round the places where we had been held up earlier in the day and in every case there was no lack of evidence of the supreme courage of our men. Before settling down we buried all our dead: there seemed to us to be a lot, but in comparison to the total casualties of the day, and in relation to the value of the work accomplished, there were really few. So ended one of the greatest days in this War and my first experience of the Artists in action. I, for one, shall never forget the 27th September, 1918, and I can only pray to be forgiven if I in any way failed them during that day, or subsequently: they never failed me once.[14]

There were one or two incidents in the battle which are, perhaps, worth noting. One was the wonderful view we got from our first objective--how we could see right across the Bapaume-Cambrai Road the Germans directing their fire, both field and machine-guns, and watching the battle. From one of the forward posts we actually saw the officer-in-charge and one of the guns knocked out, and we could see the Guards trying to get forward and being held up, as we were.

As a matter of interest in training, I found in a large square hole (which had probably been intended for a concrete shelter) Capt. Hall with several men, including a Lewis Gun team. It was a very warm corner, and there he was directing the fire of his men and the Lewis Gun team as if he was carrying out a Range Practice in the most approved Hythe manner. It is a point which is so apt to be forgotten in training, that if your instruction has been good, you will unconsciously do the right thing in a tight corner. The mere fact of real good fire-orders at such a time had a most wonderfully steadying effect.

What struck me largely about the Boche prisoners was that they did not seem to be a bit sorry to be captured, that they worked well and hard in helping the wounded, and that a large number of them spoke English very well. Our attack along the Hindenburg Line in a southerly direction must have been an entire surprise to the enemy, as we found their machine-guns were mounted facing west, and that when our attack down the line developed from the north they had had to dismantle all their guns.

I think that a large portion of our success should be attributed to the Artillery; the barrage was marvellous, especially the swing to enable us to change our direction. This took 79 minutes, and it was not particularly pleasant for us to wait the time, but it obviously fooled the Boche.

Another thing which came to our help that day (which has rarely happened in connection with the English) was that the wind and the weather were perfect for us, and as for our smoke barrages, the smoke went just where it should have gone. But by far and away the greatest satisfaction to me was to know that whatever happened afterwards, I could depend absolutely upon the Battalion in every conceivable circumstance. To take a new Battalion into an action of that size, without ever having been in the line at all with them before, is a very anxious job.

{ C Co. (Capt. Young)----A Co. (Capt. Goacher). ORDER OF BATTLE{D Co. (Lieut. Elliott)----B Co. (Lieut. Ashford). { Hd.-Qrs. Co. (Lieut. Morris.)

_The Artists were detailed to follow the front-line troops and then swing with the Artillery on to the Hindenburg Line._

Next morning (28th) we were on the move again and reached the sugar factory on the Bapaume-Cambrai Road. There we waited until the afternoon--had a sleep and were off again via Graincourt to Cantaing. This was well behind the Boche lines, and we were going towards the Canal de l’Escaut, which was obviously the next obstacle that was before us. We halted rather to the north-west of the village and dug in. We were not troubled very much during the night. We could quite easily see the towers of the town of Cambrai, and watched some large fires which the Germans had started there.

Early in the morning (29th) I went round the lines--if you could call them such. It was most encouraging to find the men so cheerful after what they had been through, a testament of their excellent training, and of the wonderful esprit de corps which I always found with the Artists, and it was no joke camping out in a beastly little hole all night long. It was very cold indeed and there were no nice Army blankets to help matters. Still, they were Artists--and they were winning--so what did it matter?

We were not wanted that morning and made the most of it, whilst the other Brigades had the pleasure of forcing a crossing over the Canal. It was Naval Division against Naval Division that day, so our fellows were all out for it, somewhat enlivened by the success on the 27th. From where we were it did not sound a big show when it started, but one could see we were not getting things without paying the price. Many good fellows were coming back, some badly wounded to a Dressing Station near our Headquarters and lots of prisoners.

Later in the day we moved up to the east of Cantaing and had just got nicely settled down hoping to get a decent night’s rest when we got orders to cross the Canal de l’Escaut and form up on a road running south from Cambrai near a farm called La Marliere. So off we went cursing the old Boche and the War in general through some gun positions round to a place where a pontoon bridge had been thrown across the Canal. It was a very noisy journey as far as the Canal, and then the fun began. As usual it started to rain--real rain--and it was as black as ink as we plodded along. After a good deal of trekking about we found our road well to the right of the place where we should have hit it--so far so good. We had to put up with a ditch where there were far more machine-gun bullets flying about than was exactly pleasant and had just settled down to sleep when I was sent for by Brigade, and learned there was a ‘show’ hatching. We were to attack at 5.30 in the morning, and were given three objectives. Our attack was roughly due east, and the final objective was a place called Niergnies. The difficulty in the show was the barrage arrangements. No guns up to then had been brought across the Canal, and Niergnies was 5,000 yards away from the nearest gun, also they were in low country, and angles for shooting all wrong. Anyway we were to go on and push the Boche back, and the second Corps on our right was to co-operate with us.

About 1.30 a.m. (Sept. 30th) all was settled so far as we could arrange it, and the horrible time of waiting started, we trying to sleep. Zero arrived, our men started off and I sent Hewitt and a few runners on to select a new H.Q. just to the rear of our first objective. Presently one of them came back with the information that the party had arrived all right, having gone through very heavy machine gun fire. He also stated that there was no sign of the Battalion, that it was a very bad place and that one of Hewitt’s men had been hit. We did not like this news, so we went to find out what had happened. It soon became only too evident that the attack was held up, and we had not even been able to reach our first objective. I made my way up to the Battalion who were digging-in under very heavy machine gun fire, about 300 yards east of the road and found they could not get any further forward; they were in some sort of line in the open and in a trench, but in a poor position, under machine-gun fire all the time and it was a case of sitting tight again. Meanwhile, our right flank was thrown back a bit, and the Second Corps Troops who ought to have gone over with us came up but were quite unable to push forward.

An anxious morning passed somehow, and then we got orders to resume the attack--in other words, to try again. We tried but only to fail. This meant a lot of reorganising for the Company Commanders, and a tremendous extra strain on the men, but they stuck it and we had to stay where we were.

A long night came to an end and presently to my relief Hewitt turned up. Afterwards we got his story out of him. The poor fellow who had been hit had died, and they had to bury him as best they could. If they showed their heads above the top they were at once shot at. Hewitt had sent no further messages back as it was too risky, and he decided to wait until dark and then get back as best he could. He did so, and luck was with him--they found their way eventually to our present place. They had had a dreadful time, and a really terrible experience, but like all good soldiers, they hated to talk about it, so we left it at that.

OCTOBER, 1918.

In the evening (Oct. 1st) the Division was relieved and we went back again to the west of Cantaing into trenches with improvised shelters. The next day or two we spent in reorganising, quite a difficult job as we were very weak, and cleaning up.

We now felt fairly certain that we were going out for a rest, as we had had a pretty stiff time since the 26th and had lost a lot of very fine fellows, mostly wounded, thank goodness. We needed a rest, and felt somehow that we had earned it, but on October 6th a message came before breakfast that we were to have another go for Niergnies, this time jumping off from Rumilly. It was to be an “in-and-out show,” just a day’s hard fighting and then out again, and if we were successful it would ensure the fall of Cambrai.

Our reconnaissances and plans having been made we moved (7th) to Noyelles, and so to a field where we tried to sleep a bit, to the accompaniment of a neighbouring 6-inch naval gun, and crossed the canal after dark and slowly made our way to our assembling place.

Soon the show started and we found that a sunken road, where our H.Q. dug-out was, came in for considerable attention from the Boche. Quite a lot of people were wounded just outside, my signalling officer (Bayne) amongst them.[15] Then the two Intelligence Officers--my own (Besch) and the Bedfords--went to find us a new H.Q. The latter was hit before he got across the road, Besch escaped and got on all right. Soon all the rest of us followed. The shelling did not seem to be so bad when we got out--it never does--dug-outs are beastly, and things sound much worse in them than they are. It was nice to be out and following up the Battalion, of which we could see nothing at first, but we soon got up to them, found they had managed to keep together, and were in good order and busy digging in. Things seemed to be going very well. “A” Co. were very pleased with themselves, as they got 105 prisoners and 12 machine guns in one trench on the way. Soon there was unusual activity up at the front, and one of our tanks came back chased by a 5.9 all the way. It was a wonderful sight, and rather funny, but poor sport for the men in the tank. It was extraordinary how near the shells fell round it and yet never once hit it, and I heard afterwards that it got home.

We were conscious of a lot of extra firing, and a number of little shells which seemed to come very low. All at once I saw the line to our south begin to move back--this gave one a very uncomfortable feeling, to say the least of it. We heard that the Germans were counter-attacking with tanks--so I went forward, and found that the Commanding Officer of the Battalion in front of us had gone to retrieve the position, and could quite easily see the German Tanks--which really were our own captured in November, 1917 (or even later during the retreat in 1918) and were equipped with German and Belgian Guns. The nearest one to us was burning away, as it had been hit and set on fire. Another one we were firing at from a Boche anti-tank gun. In passing, it is interesting to note that out of five (possibly seven) tanks that attacked us, two were knocked out by German weapons we captured that day: one by a Boche anti-tank gun and the other by one of their anti-tank rifles. The other tanks, seeing the fate of two of their companions and that the Boche infantry did not support them, decided it was wiser to go back where they came from. It was really quite an exciting hour until the situation became normal again.

Nothing more happened for a bit. The situation seemed vague on the left flank and in the village of Niergnies, so I sent up an officer (McKinley) to make a reconnaissance for the Brigade, which he did, and telephoned the result back, and later went up again just to make certain that everything was still. The information he got was of the greatest assistance to the Brigade, and the reconnaissance was very well done indeed.[16]

Shortly before dusk we were warned that a counter-attack was expected on our left flank, and I was told that should it assume a serious nature, the Artists would be required to carry out the counter-counter-attack and restore the position. However, it was no good looking for trouble before it came, so we just kept a special look-out on this flank, and moved a few more Lewis Guns there in case anything occurred. Nothing happened, and later in the evening I heard we were to be relieved by a Battalion who we could see coming up. It seemed an interminable time before we got the word to go home. We were all ready for it, watching the valley behind us, which was receiving continuous attention from the Boche who was using gas and H.E., mixed with instantaneous fuses, very freely, and when we finally got the order to go the gassing was really quite bad. Between where we were and Rumilly, it was a sort of nightmare going back. We had to use our gas-masks and fortunately all got through safely to our billets outside Cantaing. The attack had been a great success and a surprise for the Boche--Cambrai fell the next day, as a direct result of our work. To show how we had suffered, and to what small units we had descended, it is interesting to note that the Battalion which relieved us, relieved the whole of the Division. It was a strong Battalion of over 800, but all the same it is not often that a Battalion can relieve a Division.

This time we were fairly certain to be taken out of the line, for the obvious reason that we were no longer a real fighting force. We had been at it since the 26th September, and had suffered very heavily. The Division soon got orders to go North out of the 3rd Army into the 1st, in places round St. Pol where we were to refit, get our drafts, train hard, and get back as soon as possible, as it was now Division against Division, and no one could be spared out of the line for long.

We were soon on our way by stages via Vaulx-Vraucourt to Brias where we settled down to the work of reorganising. We were a small Battalion now, but a very cheerful one. We started giving each other dinners, and on the night the Brigadier dined with us Croft reported to the Battalion.

One dinner which I shall not forget was the fourth anniversary (Oct. 28th) of the Artists coming out to France, when all those who were left, amounting I think to 26, met at a little estaminet in Avesnes-le-Comte. I took it as a great compliment to be the only guest asked.

These good times soon come to an end. After various alarms and excursions, we finally marched off and embussed, our destination being a place called Le Forest, just outside Douai. It was rather a wonderful ride, and a lovely day. We went via Lens, which was a pitiable sight. I do not think I have ever seen any place of its size so completely and deliberately destroyed. There were a lot of refugees coming back, both east and west, carrying their worldly belongings with them. There was no possibility of anyone finding anything habitable when they got to Lens. One family struck me as a particularly bad case, even amongst so many. They had come goodness knows how far, and consisted of an old man, his wife, their daughter, and son-in-law, and their child in a tumbled down old perambulator, piled up with all kinds of other things. They had just arrived, and were standing on a heap of bricks, which they realized was the site of their old home. I shall never forget the look of utter desolation on their faces--they were beyond crying. There must have been many, many cases like this, and they would all either have to settle there, or face the journey back from where they had come, a case of 7 or 8 miles at the least, on roads that only bore the name out of courtesy. I saw some of our men crying when they saw these people. There is something about a Frenchman’s love of his home that appeals to us. With dog-like faith they tramp for miles to start all over again in a place rendered more than desolate, which seems to me the highest form of patriotism imaginable.

At Henin-Lietard we had to get out, as the bridges across the Canal were blown up, and trekked to Le Forest. The Artists got an old Boche hospital and after the usual spring clean was not too bad a home. Headquarter Mess was in a nice little house in the main Street--at least the bottom part of it was nice, the staircase having been burnt out, and the upstairs rooms were rather a muddle. Here we gave a concert and some conjuring exhibitions to the inhabitants, who hardly seemed to realise that they were actually free and allowed to do more or less as they liked. Some rumours of moves began to come along, and we realised that it would not be very long before we were off again--this time to some purpose.

NOVEMBER, 1918: THE LAST PHASE OF THE WAR.

On November 5th our rest at Le Forest came to an end and we journeyed back via Auby and Douai to Thiant. The next morning we marched on to Saultain, movement being slow owing to the congestion on the roads and their state, and we got completely blocked up in a village (Aulnoy) which showed signs of recent fighting, a good many dead lying about outside.

On the 7th we were off again to Sebourquiaux. By this time the Brigade that we were following were in action, and we were moving up in readiness to go through it when ordered, and that evening reached Angré.

Early the next day (8th) we reached Audregnies, where we went through the other Brigade, and had three objectives assigned, but it was obviously impossible that we should accomplish them in the time that was left to us in the day. Near Wiheries there was a fair amount of indiscriminate shelling on forward slopes and we lost some men. However, we moved on in artillery formation, keeping pretty well closed up and halted in the outskirts of Blaugies where we managed to get on the line of our first objective without further trouble and had to pass the night there as we could not overcome the Boche machine-gun fire.

November 9th was a day which I do not think any Artists who were then with us are ever likely to forget. We advanced in all 15,000 yards, as the crow flies, which of course meant considerably more trekking, and a good bit had to be done through woods and across country. We started off something like a triumphal procession, as we were the first English troops to enter Blaugies, and we were met by the inhabitants, who rushed out and kissed us, old and young alike, and offered us coffee, liqueurs, and anything they could lay their hands on. It was really pathetically sad, and yet very funny, and it was with difficulty one refrained from crying, by the necessity of laughing.

Passing through Blaugies, we ran into our own barrage, which eventually I got stopped, as it was falling amongst the cavalry and was holding up our advance. From that moment we were not bothered with any more barrages, the artillery being attached to us, which is really far the most sensible way in going through open country, as we were. It gives one the means of visible retaliation, which is always lacking when dependent entirely on artillery behind you, whose doings, except barrage work you know nothing about. We next had to go through the Wood of Sars-la-Bruyere and on to the village of the same name, where again we were welcomed by the inhabitants in like manner. I was presented with a large bouquet of flowers, tied up with Belgian ribbon and had to walk through the village carrying the beastly thing. The centre of this village had been our last objective, and we had no sooner got through than we had orders to move on again to a railway embankment on the other side of the wood to the east of Sars-la-Bruyere. Further orders came extending this objective right up to the Mons-Maubeuge Road in front of Quevy-le-Petit, so we packed up once more and started off. Then taking two runners with me, I started off straight through the wood, arrived in the village before the Battalion and took up my H.Q. in the Burgomaster’s house, which had only been left a few hours earlier by a General of the German Army, who had stopped to watch our advance and then gone off in a motor car. At last the Battalion was in possession of their objective and settled down for a few hours rest.

The next morning (10th) I got orders to ‘side-slip’ to the north, take up a position on the Mons-Maubeuge Road to the west of the village of Harvengt and support the Fusiliers and Bedfords. This was the first time that the Artists had been in support to either of the other Battalions since coming north from the Cambrai Sector, but it only lasted half a day. I met my Company Commanders at a Chateau on the Mons-Maubeuge Road, just below a bridge, which the Germans had blown up. We had a short conference in a delightful room placed at our disposal by the owner of the Chateau, then marched on up the road and we were in our place almost as soon as the cavalry had gone out.

I noticed going up the road that there was a Boche Observation Balloon up--the last one we saw during the War--and the only one which had been visible since our start on the 5th. Unfortunately, it saw the other Brigade, which was coming up to go through us, and this drew a considerable amount of fire round our H.Q. in the village of Asquillies.

Just after they had gone, I got the news by runner, that poor old Croft had been killed. It is no use trying to tell you what that meant to the Battalion, or to me personally. He had not been back with us very long after a prolonged absence, and I know he felt like coming home when he rejoined us at Brias. He was always like a ray of sunshine if there was anything doing. With him were two other good fellows, 2/Lt. King and Sergt. Garbutt; also a Lancer with whom they were talking at the time; a stray shell fell in the sunken road and killed all four of them.

We were anxiously expecting rations and orders to return to Asquillies for the rest we were all wanting, but were sent forward to Harvengt where there seemed to be a good deal of confusion, so I halted the Battalion and had a look round. I found from the 56th Division who were there that they had been held up just outside the village by heavy machine gun fire and that it would be quite impossible to go forward that night. Eventually it was arranged that the Artists should relieve the 1st London and we moved forward again as far as we could get.

November 11th. At daybreak I started off up the line, having received information that the Battalion had commenced to move and that the Boche had ‘hooked it.’ Reaching Harmignies, I found that our men had been in within less than half an hour after the departure of the Germans, and our patrols reported that at two of the villages in front there were no signs of the enemy. We had orders to take up our position and remain at Harmignies, and that the 188th Brigade would go through us early in the morning. I went round, saw everybody and waited until the other Brigade had started to move forward and then set off to return. On my way back I met a whole lot of the Lancers, all formed up ready to go through. It was a fine sight seeing them all on their horses anxious to be off. On getting back I was met by a Doctor who said that he owed me some money (he had made a bet with me; that there would be no armistice or peace this year). For a moment I could not quite make out what he meant, until I noticed that everybody seemed pleased and then I learned the news of the Armistice which had come through a few minutes previously. I saw the Brigadier, got confirmation of the Armistice news, sent it up to the Companies, scrounged round making arrangements for baths for the men, got them all back again, and they had their baths and went to bed.

In the afternoon the Band arrived, after a somewhat chequered journey from England, very sorry for themselves. Also British prisoners, who had been left behind by the enemy, began to trickle through; they were in a most pitiable state. And so came the Armistice to the Artists--in the line to the very last. It will always be a satisfaction to us when we come to look back upon things that we were there when the end came and that the efforts of our Division contributed in no small degree to the final collapse of the Boche.

AFTER THE ARMISTICE.

Of course we could hardly realise things at first and there was still an awful lot to do. The silence seemed almost uncanny at times.

I do not know if I can describe the funeral of Ben Croft, King and Garbutt, but of course it was the first thing we did. As they were killed just outside the village, we decided to bury them at the side of the road where they fell, with such Military Honours as we could, their own Company finding the firing party, and the buglers sounded the Last Post. It was a sad little party that gathered round the graves of the last Artists to fall in action. A large number of Officers and men came and the Brigadier found time to be present. I think these three were the last casualties of the War in our Brigade. It seemed so very hard, that it was only a matter of 24 hours, and all would have been well. The inhabitants of the village had given us some oak to make a cross from and someone else thought of flowers-and after doing all we could we returned to our billets.

We soon heard stories of going on to the Rhine and were selected for this, but owing to the heavy fighting, and our additional wastage through sickness, our strength was so far short that finally it was decided we should not go. So we had to accept the hard fact and see another Division put in our place. At the time we were generally disappointed, but on looking back now I think it was just as well, and possibly most Artists will agree.

On the 15th, a cold, clear November day, we took part in the official entry of the First Army into Mons, lined the street, and after hours of waiting marched past the Army Commander in the square. We did not exactly enjoy it, but now that distance is lending its enchantment we can regard it as a thing to have done.

Soon we got permission to move back to Harmignies to better billets, thence to Athis, where we started Education Classes and a Debating Society. We also had to practice for a Review by the First Army Commander, had two full-dress rehearsals, and then the show was put off, but I suppose a little ceremonial drill did not do any of us much harm; anyway it provided a certain amount of amusement. Next we were moved back to Blaugies where we were not long in getting ready for our Christmas plans. We decided to have Company dinners, three in one day was the maximum reached, and we came safely through the lot. It was really a great Christmas taking it all round. There was not one of us who did not want to be home for it, but as we could not, we put our backs into it, and made the most of it under the circumstances, and now it is all over I do not think one of us regrets having spent it in Blaugies.

All this time we were slowly getting smaller, and one day were sent to our final destination, St. Ghislain. It was an eye-opener for the men when they arrived there--almost like going home, without the home--real beds and sheets for every man, it must have been the first bed that most of them had seen for many, many months.

I soon found that the men preferred their own time to organised amusements, which so long as all went well was really much better for them, and I am more than glad to know that it did go well. It was a very good change for them to get into some sort of civilisation, and demobilisation started quicker when we got to St. Ghislain.

One day I got special leave, as I had been applied for at this end. I do not know exactly how to describe what I felt: I knew that this special leave was tantamount to saying “Farewell” to the Artists. However, it was unavoidable and would have had to come sooner or later, and perhaps it was as well that it was hurried a bit at the end. I got all packed up, and then went on to the Mess, where I found some villain had collected most of the Battalion to see me off. I think it takes nearly as much courage to go round and say “Good-bye” to people as it does to go over the top.

Soon after this I went down for the first time to the Artists Headquarters in Duke’s Road, where I met a lot of people whom I had often heard of, but never before seen. They one and all made me so welcome, that I almost felt I was going to my own home. I shall never forget Colonel May coming up to me, and saying that he would like to thank me for all I had done for the Artists, but that he did not quite know how to do so, so he thought perhaps he had better repeat to me what one of the men had said to him. When asked something about their new Commanding Officer, this man had replied, “Well, Sir, he might have been an Artist himself.”

I think that if I have earned those words, honestly spoken, it is as much as anyone could have wished.

R. H. G.

P.S.--I have said very little about the organisation and interior working of the Battalion because I do not consider it would be a compliment to go into such details. I think the secret of the Artists’ success was very largely the wonderful amount of material always at hand. When Adjutants, Scouts, Signallers, Runners, Pioneers, and all these people were ever ready, and there was always somebody fit to step into someone else’s shoes if anything happened, it really was very easy work for a stranger, once he realised this. Then there was old Freddy Light, with his 40 years service in the Corps, and R.Q.M.S. Hack, a veteran of the Boer War times. They always worked quietly without any fuss or bother, always had what was wanted, and would have done anything in the world which was humanly possible, that the men should be comfortable, and that the Battalion should always have the best of everything. There were few Territorial Regiments who had the services of one of their own Quarter-Masters, and the Artists have been extremely lucky in theirs.

Then you will find in my notes that the names of the Officers are nearly always the same. I have avoided using names at all except where I thought it would simplify matters, but I do not wish to convey the impression that these are the only names worthy of note, as it is not so. I should not know where to begin, or end, if I had to tell you what I thought about individuals. I see that R.S.M. Fox is not mentioned--there again we were singularly fortunate, and had to do a great deal of “wangling” to keep him. As you know, any man who occupied that position after Peter Emslie had gone, had a very tough proposition before him.

ADDENDA TO SECTIONS I. TO VI.

Particulars received whilst this Edition was in the Press--

Add to ROLL OF HONOUR (pp. 2 to 42).

† = Died of Wounds.

✠ = Military Cross.

1917 Dec. 22. ABEL, 2/Lt. James Edgar,† 6/R. West Kent Died as Prisoner of war 1918 Nov. 4. ATKINSON, Edward Arthur, 14/London (late 2/Lt. 1/London) 1920 Nov. 22. BAGGALLAY, Capt. Geoffrey Thomas, 1/Welch (A.P.M.) Assassinated in Dublin 1920 Nov. 28. BAYLEY, Lieut. Cyril Dunstan Wakefield, R.F.C. Kilmichael, Ireland 1917 Dec. 3. BEVAN, 2/Lt. Wilfred, 20th Squadron, R.F.C. Belgium 1920 Aug. 13. BUCHANAN, Capt. Edward Laurie, R.F.A. & R.A.F. Baghdad 1920 Oct. 9. CORFIELD, Lieut. Frederick John Arthur, Bucks Bn. O.B.L.I. 1919 Nov. 2. FLEET, Pte. Charles Arthur, 2/Artists Died 1919 Sept. 20. GERHARDI, 2/Lt. Charles, R.A.F. 1920 Dec. 3. GOLDING, Lieut. Harold Gordon Lancelot, 35/Sikhs Palestine 1919 Feb. 9. GRASSICK, 2/Lt. William Henderson, R.F.A. Died, Wimereux 1919 Sept. 22. HIGGINSON, Capt. John Victor, 2/R. Welch Fusiliers Gas poisoning 1918 Oct. 23. HILDITCH, 2/Lt. Charles Henry, 27th Bde. R.F.A. 1917 July 31. HOPKINS, 2/Lt. George Henry Stanton, 45/Machine Gun Corps 1917 Dec. 20. HUMPHREYS, Pte. Albert Brent, 1/Artists Died 1917 Nov. 5. LORIMER, Capt. John Scott, 1/Norfolk 1917 June 18. LOWRIE, 2/Lt. John Edward, Household Battalion 1918 Mar. 21. RICHARDSON, 2/Lt. Arthur Balfour, 8/Royal West Kent 1917 June 22. RUDGE, Lieut. Arthur Edgar, R.A.F. Combat near La Bassée 1918 April 21. SHERLOCK, 2/Lt. Gerald,† 55/Machine Gun Corps 1915 Aug. 9. SHUFFREY, Lieut. Gilbert, 6/South Lancashire Gallipoli 1920 May 7. SPILLER, L/Cpl. Herbert George, 1/Artists 1919 Aug. 13. TAYLOR, Lieut. Norman Samuel, R.A.F. In Russia 1916 Jan. 1. VERNON, Cpl. Harold, R.E. (Meteorological) Mailly Maillet 1918 May 31. VIVIAN, Lieut. Vincent, 22/Durham L.I. 1918 Feb. 27. WARD, 2/Lt. Eric,† 10/R. Fusiliers 1919 Mar. 2. WEBB, 2/Lt. Bernard Hugh, S.B./Middlesex Died (septic pneumonia) 1916 Sept. 26. WENDT, Pte. George Norman, 13/London 1918 Sept. 6. WHARTON, Pte. Ernest Philip, 1/Artists Accident

Add to DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER (pp. 46 & 47).

CLARK, Capt. Philip Lindsay 11/Royal Sussex

E. of YPRES, 25th to 27th October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of the left flank company of the battalion. When the enemy broke through on his left he organised a defensive flank. Finding a gap on his left he filled and held it with some of his own men and of the unit on his left. He personally led a charge against the advancing enemy and dispersed them, and later repelled another attack. He was wounded by a piece of shrapnel in the head, but though dazed, continued in command of his company for two days until relieved.

[3712

FAGAN, Capt. Herbert Archer, M.C. (bar) 9/Gurkha Rifles (late 5/Yorkshire)

In SOUTH RUSSIA. For conspicuous gallantry and determination on several occasions, particularly at Sorarogha, on the 18th January, and at Makin, on the 19th February, 1920. In the first instance he was in charge of a company ordered to establish a piquet in a position which was much exposed and commanded by fire. He set a fine example in beating off attacks and in attempting to establish the piquet. Subsequently he withdrew his company with great skill. In the second instance he again showed gallantry and leadership when troops on the left were ordered to withdraw.

[3635

FIELD, 2/Lt. Edward Machine Gun Corps

ROUPY, near ST. QUENTIN, 21st March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a section of guns during repeated enemy attacks. For eight hours he fired his guns with great judgment under heavy machine-gun and artillery fire. The enemy poured out of a valley in large numbers, and the guns fired with terrific effect. The enemy was held for seven hours. Then, reinforced, they advanced to within 100 yards of the guns and bombed the positions from the right rear. He ordered his guns to cut their way to new positions while he helped their retirement by throwing the remainder of the bombs. In getting back he was shot through the body. His determination and fearlessness were magnetic. Throughout the day he fought magnificently.

[763848

JOHNSON, Lt.-Col. Francis Shand Byam R. of O., Royal Lancaster (1/Artists)

POZIERES RIDGE, 24th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his battalion became isolated during an enemy attack and both flanks were exposed, by his courage and skill he succeeded in withdrawing his battalion without serious loss. The successful withdrawal was entirely due to his splendid leadership and determination.

Add to MILITARY CROSSES (pp. 55, 89 & 117).

ASTBURY, 2/Lt. Alec R.F.A. (D/286 Brigade, R.F.A. (T.F.)

Near BOYELLES, 22nd August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He brought his battery into action under very heavy fire, and got his ammunition wagons up to the battery position in spite of congested traffic. Later, he was instrumental in laying telephone wires from a very advanced post to the battery over open country under heavy machine-gun fire. The information which he sent back was of great value in enabling the enemy line to be driven back.

[765207

HEY, 2/Lt. Percy R.G.A.

Near VILLERS BRETONNEUX, 7th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When a number of tanks filled with bombs and explosives close to his battery position had been set alight by enemy shell fire, he led a small party and successfully extinguished the burning camouflage covering his own and neighbouring guns, and dragged into safety all exposed cartridges. His determined courage saved the loss of ammunition and stores.

[765448

RICHARD, 2/Lt. Stanley Machine Gun Corps

Near LES RUES VERTES, 3rd December, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an enemy attack, and whilst under intense artillery fire, he performed magnificent work, keeping his guns in action, being with one gun himself in an exposed position until gun and team were blown up. Being the only one remaining unwounded, on his own initiative he moved up to his other three guns, which he continued to keep in action and supplied with ammunition, until these also were put out of action and he was wounded. Throughout he set a fine example of courage, and was of great assistance in checking the hostile attack.

[6352

WHITE, 2/Lt. Lawrence Arthur R.F.A.

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

[2786

Add to MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES (p. 152–158).

3383 BARNES, Lieut. R. C. Haig 760549 DAWSON, Capt. F. A. Haig 2256 SAVORY, Major K. S. Hamilton 598 THORNE, Lieut. A. J. P. Haig 766235 TAYLOR, Capt. P. S. Murray -- TYER, Capt. A. A. Haig

Add to BROUGHT TO NOTICE (p. 159).

557 IRWIN, CSM H. G., Artists (M-G. School).

Add the following to G.H.Q. MACHINE GUN SCHOOL (p. 313), and in Section IV. (p. 434) insert the symbols a or f as below against their names.

3591 DUCLOS, Henri François 26/ 6/16 f 3637 FIELDING, Percy Arthur 3/ 9/16 a, f 5685 FLEMING, Ernest 3/ 9/16 f 7194 JACQUES, George 26/ 6/16 f 3643 LAND, Leo Frederick 3/ 9/16 f 1728 MORGAN, Hugh T. 15/12/15 To 2/Lt. M.G.C. 6189 NEWTON, William McIntosh 3/ 9/16 a, f 3145 SEYMOUR, Bernard Gilbert 26/ 6/16 To 2/Lt. 4/East Lancs. 3645 TAYLOR, Bertram Walter 26/ 6/16 a, f 3112 TUCKER, Richard Stuart 21/11/15 f 2862 WEBB, Francis Rands 2/ 1/16 f 3648 WILLIS, William Stephen 26/ 6/16 f

Add to FURTHER COMMISSIONS (p. 427).

2364 BEALE, William Piere 7/ 9/15 R.A.S.C. Capt.

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[pp. 44, 319.

R. P. HALLOWES, V.C.]

BAILLEUL IN 1918.

SECTION I.

THE ARTISTS RIFLES’

<b>Roll of Honour.</b>

At the call of King and Country, those of our comrades whom this Roll commemorates left all that was dear to them, endured hardships, faced danger, and finally passed out of the sight of men by the path of duty and self-sacrifice, giving up their own lives that others might live in freedom.

Let those that come after see to it that their names are not forgotten.

CHRONOLOGICAL ROLL OF HONOUR.

KILLED IN ACTION, DIED OF WOUNDS, etc.

(Alphabetical Index at end of Book.)

✠ = Military Cross.

† = Died of Wounds.

1914.

1914. Nov. 27. WARREN, Sgt. Walter, 1/Artists At Lindenhoek „ „ THOMPSON, Pte. William John, 1/Artists At Lindenhoek Dec. 11. RAWLINS, Cpl. Glenrowan Edward Champion, 1/Artists On Messines Ridge „ 18. PEARCE, 2/Lt. Geoffrey Vincent, 2/R. Warwick Rouges-Bancs, Armentieres „ 19. MONK, 2/Lt. George Bertram,† 2/R. Warwick Rouges-Bancs, Armentieres „ „ STANDRING, 2/Lt. Benjamin Arthur,† 2/R. Warwick Rouges-Bancs, Armentieres

1915.

1915. Jan. 5. CRISP, 2/Lt. Francis Edward Fitzjohn, 1/Grenadier Guards Near Cuinchy „ 22. REES, 2/Lt. John Trevor, 1/R. Welch Fusiliers Near Armentières „ 25. THOMPSON, 2/Lt. John Cecil Caster, 1/Scots Guards Near Cuinchy „ „ WELD, 2/Lt. Hugh Edward, 1/Scots Guards Near Cuinchy „ 26. HUTT, 2/Lt. Harold Vernon, 2/R. Sussex Near Cuinchy Feb. 1. CLIFTON, 2/Lt. Harold Norton,† 1/Coldstream Guards Near Cuinchy (Jan. 25) „ 21. DAVIS, Pte. Alexander Herbert, Artists Died „ 22. FROST 2/Lt. Kenneth, 1/R. West Kent Near Ypres Mar. 5. MACKINTOSH, 2/Lt. Harry Leith,† 1/South Stafford Sailly-sur-Lys „ 9. HAMLEN, Pte. Percy, Artists Died „ 10. AUSTEN, 2/Lt. Cyril Frederick, 2/R. West Surrey Near Laventie „ „ BENNINGFIELD, 2/Lt. Maurice Victor, 1/Worcester Battle of Neuve-Chapelle „ „ HARE, 2/Lt. Evan Amyas Alfred, 2/Middlesex Battle of Neuve-Chapelle „ „ HOLLAND, 2/Lt. Basil Thomas, 2/R. Highlanders Battle of Neuve-Chapelle „ „ KIRKALDY, 2/Lt. Charles Henry, 1/Seaforth Battle of Neuve-Chapelle „ „ WINDSOR, 2/Lt. Mark Gilham, 2/Devon Battle of Neuve-Chapelle „ 11. CUTTLE, 2/Lt. Geoffrey, 2/Yorks. Battle of Neuve-Chapelle „ „ GOTCH, 2/Lt. Duncan Hepburn, 1/Worcester Battle of Neuve-Chapelle „ „ MULOCK, 2/Lt. Edward Ross, 2/Gordon Highlanders Battle of Neuve-Chapelle „ 12. CLOSE, 2/Lt. Max Arthur, 1/Highland L.I. Battle of Neuve-Chapelle „ „ DE BURIATTE, 2/Lt. John Philip, 2/East Surrey Near Lindenhoek „ „ LORD, 2/Lt. Frank Samuel, 2/Devon Battle of Neuve-Chapelle „ „ MANN, 2/Lt. Fredk. Christmas, 1/North Stafford „ „ PARKES, 2/Lt. Horace Frederick, 1/R. Welch Fus. Battle of Neuve-Chapelle „ „ PAYNE, 2/Lt. Charles Geraint, 1/Highland L.I. Battle of Neuve-Chapelle „ „ CROSSE, 2/Lt. Marlborough Evelyn, 2/Yorks Battle of Neuve-Chapelle „ 14. CARDEN, 2/Lt. Ronald Hugh, 2/Wilts Battle of Neuve-Chapelle „ 15. COLLEY, 2/Lt. Archibald, 2/D.C.L.I. Near St. Eloi „ „ FORD, 2/Lt. Royston Dearmer, 1/Royal Irish Near St. Eloi „ „ WHITE, 2/Lt. Leslie Spencer, 1/R. West Kent Accident near Ypres Apr. 13. WHITTLE, 2/Lt. Walter Victor Patrick C., 1/Worcester Near Bois Grenier „ 14. WHITEHEAD, 2/Lt. Henry Montague, 2/East Surrey Near Zonnebeke „ 18. CRASTON, 2/Lt. John,† 3/R. West Kent On Hill 60 „ 19. KELLIE, 2/Lt. Esmond Lawrence, 1/Bedford On Hill 60 „ „ KIRCH, 2/Lt. Charles Sidney, 1/Bedford On Hill 60 „ 22. WALLACE, 2/Lt. John Roger, 2/R. Scots Fusiliers 2nd Battle of Ypres „ 23. WHITFELD, 2/Lt. Fredk. Ashburnham Hooker, 3/Middx. 2nd Battle of Ypres „ 25. BLACK, 2/Lt. Francis Henry, 1/R. Warwick 2nd Battle of Ypres „ „ NEELEY, 2/Lt. Hugh Bertram, 3(1)Suffolk 2nd Battle of Ypres „ „ PAYNE, 2/Lt. John Oswald, 4(1)R. Warwick On Hill 60 „ „ SHARPE, 2/Lt. Charles Lancelot Arnot, 3/Middlesex 2nd Battle of Ypres „ 26. ROBINSON, 2/Lt. Arthur Hine, 1/Manchester At St. Julian „ 28. PARKER, 2/Lt. Frederick Neville, 1/K.R.R.C. Died at Bethune „ 29. CAREW, 2/Lt. Cyril Joseph Theodore,† 2/East Yorks 2nd Battle of Ypres „ 30. BERRY, Pte. Percy Hamilton, 1/Artists Died at St. Omer May 5. LONGUET-HIGGINS, 2/Lt. Kenneth Aislabie, R.M.L.I. At the Dardanelles „ 8. CROFT-SMITH, 2/Lt. Edwin Spencer, 4/K.R.R.C. „ 9. COPLAND, 2/Lt. Dudley Charles James, 1/Notts & Derby Aubers Ridge „ „ DAY, 2/Lt. Morris, 2/R. Berks Aubers Ridge „ „ DENNYS, 2/Lt. Kenneth Rose, 2/R. Munster Fusiliers Nr. Richebourg L’Avoue „ „ DICK, 2/Lt. Geo. Frederick Graeme, 1/Notts & Derby Aubers Ridge „ „ FAZAN, 2/Lt. Roy, 5/R. Sussex Near Richebourg L’Avoue „ „ HORSFALL, 2/Lt. Arthur Mendelssohn, 2/R. Munster Fus. Nr. Richebourg L’Avoue „ „ HOWELL, 2/Lt. Herbert Edgar, 2/East Lancashire Aubers Ridge „ „ MARSHALL, 2/Lt. Augustus de la Poer, 2/East Lancs. Aubers Ridge „ „ MARVIN, 2/Lt. Donald, 1/Seaforth Highlanders Near Richebourg L’Avoue „ „ MORRIS, 2/Lt. Clive Wilson, 2/K.R.R.C. Near Richebourg L’Avoue „ „ NORTON, 2/Lt. Alfred George, 2/East Lancashire Aubers Ridge „ „ ORTON, 2/Lt. Ernest Henry, 2/Scottish Rifles Fromelles, Aubers Ridge „ „ PAGE, 2/Lt. Francis Trafford, 2/R. Munster Fusiliers Nr. Richebourg L’Avoue „ „ PARKER, 2/Lt. Wilfred Horsley, 2/R. Munster Fusiliers Nr. Richebourg L’Avoue „ „ RANDALL, 2/Lt. Reginald Wigmore Sancroft, 2/Northampton Aubers Ridge „ „ TIGAR, 2/Lt. Harold Walter, 3/Middlesex Near Klein Zillebeke „ „ WEBB, 2/Lt. John Timms, 6/London „ „ WINDUS, 2/Lt. Charles Eric, 1/R. Irish Rifles Aubers Ridge „ „ HELLMERS, 2/Lt. Alfred,† 1/R. Irish Rifles Aubers Ridge (9th) „ „ PEAKE, 2/Lt. John Thelwall,† 2/Northampton Aubers Ridge (9th) „ 13. BALES, 2/Lt. Keith, 2/Border Battle of Festubert „ 15. BROWN, 2/Lt. Harold Atherton, 2/Leicester Nr. Richebourg L’Avoue „ 16. BYNG, 2/Lt. Harry,† 2/Border Battle of Festubert „ „ DE ROUGEMONT, 2/Lt. Maurice Henry, 2/R. West Surrey Battle of Festubert „ „ HUDSON, 2/Lt. Charles Herbert, 1/Liverpool Battle of Festubert „ „ HUMPHREYS, 2/Lt. Dudley Francis,† 2/R. West Surrey Battle of Festubert „ „ JAMES, 2/Lt. John Stephen Harvey, 1/K.R.R.C. Battle of Festubert „ „ JONES, 2/Lt. Leonard, 1/R. Welch Fusiliers Battle of Festubert „ „ KROHN, 2/Lt. Nicholas Adolph, 2/Border Battle of Festubert „ „ MESSOM, 2 Lt. Harold, ✠ 2/R. West Surrey Battle of Festubert „ „ MORTEN, 2/Lt. Galbraith, 1/Liverpool Battle of Festubert „ „ SIMPSON, 2/Lt. William Robert Carde, 2/Border Battle of Festubert „ „ WILLIAMSON, 2/Lt. John Maurice, 2/Gordon Battle of Festubert „ 17. APPS, 2/Lt. Reginald Denman, 2/R. Berks Battle of Festubert „ „ CASSIDY, 2/Lt. Cyril Martin,† 1/K.R.R.C. Battle of Festubert „ „ FISHER, 2/Lt. Edward Humbert, 2/Yorks Battle of Festubert „ „ GOODMAN, 2/Lt. Reginald Moon, 2/Border Battle of Festubert „ 23. BRIDGE, 2/Lt. Donald Gerald Clive, 2/R. Berks Battle of Festubert „ 24. PRICE, 2/Lt. Harold Strachan, 3/Royal Fusiliers Near Ypres „ „ JUDD, 2/Lt. Frederick George, 2/R. Dublin Fusiliers Near Wieltje “ ” YOUNG, 2/Lt. Henry Harman, 3/Royal Fusiliers Belleward Lake, Ypres „ 25. MACEY, 2/Lt. Clifford James, 1/Dorset On Hill 60 „ 29. BALLARD, 2/Lt. Maurice Arnold,† 23/London Battle of Festubert (26th) June 2. MEAD, 2/Lt. Bernard Wallace, 4/Royal Fusiliers Near Ypres „ 4. HARLEY, 2/Lt. John, 13/Worcester Gallipoli „ „ PARKER, 2/Lt. Edward Thompson, 13/Yorks (1/Lancs. Fus.) Gallipoli „ 16. GREEN, 2/Lt. Frank Clifford, 1/Lincoln Near Ypres „ „ PEARSON, 2/Lt. Reginald Oswald, 1/Lincoln Near Ypres „ „ SIMPSON, 2/Lt. Henry Gordon, 9 D.C.L.I. (1/R. Inniskg. Fus.) Gallipoli „ „ TRINDER, 2/Lt. Arnold James, 7/Northumberland Fus. Near Hooge „ 18. DUFF, 2/Lt. John Crerar, 2/Gordon Highlanders Near Givenchy „ 19. LLARENA, 2/Lt. Eustace Fernando, 2/Suffolk Near Ypres „ 20. BARFOOT, 2/Lt. George Allan, 3/Worcester At Hooge „ „ FAIRBAIRN, 2/Lt. George Eric,† 10/Durham L.I. „ „ WINDSOR, 2/Lt. Leslie St. Lawrence, 2/Suffolk Near Ypres July 1. WILLIAMS, 2/Lt. Theodore Edward, 1/Somerset L.I. At Pilkem „ 9. STANWELL, 2/Lt. William Alexander,† 2/Lancs. Fusiliers At Pilkem „ 14. CUXSON, 2/Lt. Basil Pryce, 2/R. Scots „ 15. PEMBERTON, Pte. Algernon George, Artists Died „ 30. DEWES, 2/Lt. Bryan Osmond, 1/Middlesex Near Laventie „ „ ELBOROUGH, Capt. Alfred Charles Ernest,† 6/Yorkshire L.I. Near Ypres Aug. 6. STEARNS, 2/Lt. Eric Gordon,† 4/R. Fusiliers „ 7. BROWN, 2/Lt. Frederick Charles, 9/Notts & Derby On Gallipoli „ „ PEARKES, Capt. Andre Mellard, 9/West Yorks On Gallipoli „ 9. FOULGER, 2/Lt. Maurice, 1/Shropshire L.I. At Hooge „ „ GOODALE, 2/Lt. Arthur William, 1/Shropshire L.I. At Hooge „ „ ISAAC, 2/Lt. Frank Philip, 1/Shropshire L.I. At Hooge „ „ KAY, 2/Lt. George Alexander, 2/Notts & Derby At Hooge „ 10. HIGGINS, Capt. Herbert Edward Powell, 6/R. Lancaster At the Dardanelles „ „ SILCOCK, 2/Lt. Bertram Baber, 7/R. Welch Fusiliers At Suvla Bay „ 12. ADAMS, 2/Lt. Robert, 5/Norfolk At Suvla Bay „ „ OLIPHANT, 2/Lt. Marcus Francis, 5/Norfolk At Suvla Bay „ 16. BARNETT, Lieut. Denis Oliver,† 2/Leinster At Hooge „ 17. JURGENS, 2/Lt. Sydney George,† 6/R. Lancaster At the Dardanelles „ 19. TIPPET, 2/Lt. Alexander Arnold,† 2/Shropshire L.I. Chapelle d’Armentières „ 21. CURREY, Capt. George Grafton, 6/Yorkshire On Gallipoli „ „ RABONE, 2/Lt. Maxwell, 2 R. Munster Fusiliers On Gallipoli „ 22. WESTON, 2/Lt. Wilfred James, 6/York & Lancaster On Gallipoli „ 23. COX, 2/Lt. Norman John, 7/R. Sussex Near Houplines „ 24. MILES, 2/Lt. Alfred Crosfield Vernon, 2/Welch Near Cambrin „ 25. NORRIS, 2/Lt. William Forbes, 5/Norfolk (A.C.C.) At Suvla Bay Sept. 1. PULVERMAN, 2/Lt. Oscar Percy,† 1/Suffolk In Flanders „ 7. MARTIN, 2/Lt. Frederick Arthur,† 2/Notts & Derby „ 22. KOCH, 2/Lt. Marcus Addison, 2/Shropshire L.I. Near Cappy-sur-Somme „ 25. BEAUMONT, 2/Lt. Wilfred Newton, 2/Border Battle of Loos „ „ BERRY, 2/Lt. John Anthony, 2(1)Gordon Battle of Loos „ „ BROMLEY, 2/Lt. Hugh Frederick, 2/R. Sussex Battle of Loos „ „ BROWN, 2/Lt. Arthur Lyster, 2/R. West Surrey Battle of Loos „ „ BUDIBENT, 2/Lt. Cecil, 2/Lincoln Battle of Loos „ „ GOLDIE, 2/Lt. Paul, 1/Loyal N. Lancashire Battle of Loos „ „ HARE, 2/Lt. Bernard Urmston, 1/Middlesex Battle of Loos „ „ HILL, 2/Lt. Arthur Lionel, 1/Middlesex Battle of Loos „ „ HILLIAR, 2/Lt. Gordon Edward, 3/S. Lancs. (2/E. Lancs.) At Bois-Grenier „ „ HOWELL, 2/Lt. John, 9/K.R.R.C. In Flanders „ „ HULM, 2/Lt. Wynne Odverne, 8/Devon Battle of Loos „ „ JONES, 2/Lt. Charles Taylor, 2/R. West Surrey Battle of Loos „ „ LEE, 2/Lt. Walton Noel Olliff, 1/South Stafford Battle of Loos „ „ MELLISH, 2/Lt. Richard Coppin, 1/Middlesex Battle of Loos „ „ PLANT, 2/Lt. Frederick George, 1/R. West Surrey Battle of Loos „ „ RAYMOND-BARKER, 2/Lt. Cecil Langton, 12/Rifle Brigade Battle of Loos „ „ REYNARD, 2/Lt. Henry Corner, 1/South Stafford Battle of Loos „ „ VANN, Capt. Arthur Allard Harrison, 12/West Yorks Battle of Loos „ „ WALCH, 2/Lt. James Bernard Millard, 2/R. West Surrey Battle of Loos „ „ WEBB, Lieut. Cyril Francis, 2/Yorks Battle of Loos „ „ WILKINSON, 2/Lt. Ernest Alexander, 2/Leicester „ „ WILSON, Lieut. William Clement, 1/Worcester Near Fleurbaix „ 26. PICKUP, 2/Lt. Alfred James, 2/Yorks Battle of Loos „ „ SAUNDERS, 2/Lt. Louis Desormeaux, 1/S. Wales Bdrs. Battle of Loos „ „ STEPHENSON, 2/Lt. Kenneth Langton, 2/Bedford Battle of Loos „ 27. ALLEN, 2/Lt. Frederick John,† 9/Devon Battle of Loos „ „ BOOTH, 2/Lt. Frederick Atkins, 2/East Kent Battle of Loos „ 29. CHANDLER, 2/Lt. Charles Robert, 2/East Surrey Battle of Loos „ „ FRIEND, 2/Lt. Frank Howard, 2/Wilts Battle of Loos „ 30. HALLOWES, 2/Lt. Rupert Price, =V.C.= ✠ 4/Middlesex Battle of Loos „ „ LAW, 2/Lt. Charles Lindsay Gwyder, 2/Suffolk At Hooge Oct. 1. HOBLYN, 2/Lt. Walter Frederick, 4/Coldstream Gds. Battle of Loos „ „ GATES, 2/Lt. Douglas Leslie, 1/Suffolk Battle of Loos „ 2. HARTLEY, 2/Lt. William Edwin, 2/Cheshire Battle of Loos „ 3. AKERMAN, 2/Lt. Ralph Portland,† 11/London Battle of Loos „ 4. WILKINS, 2/Lt. Geoffrey,† 2/Northumberland Fusiliers „ 6. TRIER, 2/Lt. Norman Ernest,† 2/East Yorks „ 8. LUMB, 2/Lt. Herbert, R.F.A. Died „ 13. ADDY, 2/Lt. Kenneth James Balguy, 1/K.R.R.C. Battle of Loos „ „ TWEEDIE-SMITH, 2/Lt. Alan, 1/R. West Surrey „ 20. TALLENTIRE, 2/Lt. Arthur Tom, 1/Artists (R.F.C.) Near Abeele „ 23. CHRISTMAS, Capt. Dudley Vyvyan, 5/Suffolk (Staff) Accident „ 29. CROMPTON, Pte. Thomas Sherwood, Artists Died Nov. 19. GILL, 2/Lt. Jack Woodward, 6/Yorkshire L.I. Dec. 4. SNOW, 2/Lt. Richard Aslin, 4/York & Lancaster Near Ypres „ 15. HINES, 2/Lt. Austin,† 10/Durham L.I. „ 22. GREIFFENHAGEN, 2/Lt. Norman,† 1/East Kent Near Ypres „ „ SMITH, 2/Lt. Ernest Kennedy,† 1/East Kent. Near Ypres „ 25. DARRELL, 2/Lt. Albert, 1/East Surrey

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1916. Jan. 5. WHITE, 2/Lt. Esmonde Ricarde Burke, 6/Northumberland Fus. „ 6. HUTCHINSON, 2/Lt. Innes Owen, 2/R. Highlanders Near Ypres „ „ WILSON, Capt. Harold Algar, 1/Shropshire L.I. Near Ypres „ 15. GEARY, 2/Lt. Ronald Fitzmaurice, 21/London Near Loos „ 21. OKEY, 2/Lt. William Ewart, 1/Connaught Rangers Shaikh-Said, Mesopotamia „ 29. DAVIES, 2/Lt. William Edward, 5/Cheshire In France „ 31. BUTLAND, 2/Lt. William Henry,† 10/Durham L.I. Near Ypres Feb. 6. ARNOLD, 2/Lt. Bernard Marcus,† 7/K.R.R.C. Near Ypres (2nd) „ 11. HAKEWILL, 2/Lt. Thomas George, 11/N. Stafford (R.F.C.) In Egypt „ 14. HILL, 2/Lt. Douglas Charles Lucas, 9/R. Sussex Near Ypres „ 17. WYATT-SMITH, Pte. Hugh Hargreaves, 2/Artists Died „ 20. RADCLIFFE, 2/Lt. Ernest John, R.F.C. Accident at Brooklands „ 25. CARPENTER, 2/Lt. Hubert Granville,† Army Cyclist Corps „ 28. LAILY, 2/Lt. Eric Lillywhite, 7/D.C.L.I. Near Ypres Mar. 3. MADAN, Lieut. Nigel Cornwallis, 8/R. Lancaster Near Ypres „ 5. BURTON, Pte. William Edgar Bowness, Artists Died „ 8. D’OMBRAIN, 2/Lt. Rowland Maund, 5/East Kent (53/Sikhs) Battle of Dajailah „ 11. LLOYD-JONES, Capt. John, ✠ 2/Yorks Died „ 13. FORTUNE, 2/Lt. Stanley Welsh, 10/Rifle Brigade „ 16. RAINFORTH, Pte. Gray Victor, 1/Artists Died at Rouen „ „ SINCLAIR, Pte. William Kenneth, 1/Artists Died at Rouen „ „ WISEMAN, Pte. Charles, 1/Artists Died at Rouen „ 19. ELLIS, 2/Lt. Shirley Duncan, ✠ R. Engineers Died „ 20. PYCOCK, Sgt. Herbert Richard Holmes, 2/Artists Died Apr. 4. PASSMORE, 2/Lt. Arthur William, 9/R. West Surrey „ „ SIMCOX, Pte. Charles Grosvenor, 1/Artists Died at Rouen „ 5. WHEATE, 2/Lt. Arthur,† 1/East Lancashire Near Hannah, Mesopotamia „ 9. WILLIAMS, 2/Lt. Donald Matthew, 12(9)R. Warwick „ 18. MOSSE, 2/Lt. Philip Godfrey, 13/R. Warwick (East Lancs.) „ 19. JOHNSON, 2/Lt. Wilfred Lloyd, 2/Border Near Mametz „ 21. HITCHCOCK, 2/Lt. Cyril Augustus, 1/Shropshire L.I. Near Ypres „ 22. JOHNSTON, 2/Lt. Alec, 1/Shropshire L.I. On Ypres-Langemarch Road „ 24. MAYBROOK, 2/Lt. Walter Richard, 1/Wilts On Vimy Ridge „ 29. READING, 2/Lt. John Francis, 7/Worcester Near Hebuterne May 3. MORLAND, 2/Lt. Leonard Mark, 10/West Yorks „ 4. WYATT, 2/Lt. William Herbert, 1/East Yorks Near Fricourt „ 9. BRACHER, Pte. William Victor Allen, Artists Died „ 10. JENSEN, 2/Lt. Cyril Thornton, 25/Manchester (T.M.B.) Near Vaux „ 12. FISCHER, 2/Lt. Alexander William, 1/Devon „ 13. GOULD, 2/Lt. Arthur, 13/Cheshire „ 18. CHRISTMAS, Capt. Bernard Lovell, 3/London On Vimy Ridge „ 19. YOUNG, 2/Lt. Leonard Geo. Birmingham, 10/Cheshire „ 21. MILLER, Lieut. John Lockhart, 8/London On Vimy Ridge „ „ POTTER, 2/Lt. Frederick John, 8/London „ 22. HILLYER, Capt. William Harold, ✠ R. Engineers On Vimy Ridge „ 23. HUNTER, 2/Lt. Alexander Forbes, 21/London „ 25. RUCK, 2/Lt. John Arthur, R.F.C. Accident „ 28. HALLWARD, 2/Lt. Kenneth Leslie, 3/Worcester June 1. SKERRY, 2/Lt. James Beadnell, 17/Middlesex On Vimy Ridge „ 2. STREET, 2/Lt. Edmund Algar, 22/Manchester Near Mametz „ 3. THOMPSON, 2/Lt. Charles Henry, 2/Durham L.I. Near Ypres „ „ DICKENS, Pte. Aubrey John Edward, 1/Artists Died in France „ 4. MADDOCKS, Lieut. John Anslow, 15/R. Warwick Near Arras „ „ TOWNSEND, 2/Lt. Thomas, 1/East Yorks Near Fricourt „ 13. DODDS, 2/Lt. Herbert Alex. Christopher, 5/York & Lancs. Died „ 17. MONTGOMERY, 2/Lt. Norman Stevenson, 2/Coldstream Gds „ 27. LANGFORD, 2/Lt. Wallace George,† 18/K.R.R.C. „ 28. GETHIN, 2/Lt. Percy Francis, 3/Devon Near Mametz „ 30. BURNETT, 2/Lt. Charles Guy Arbouin, 7/Northumb. Fus. Near Wyteschaete July 1. ALLEN, 2/Lt. Geoffrey Austin, 2/Essex „ „ BROCKLEHURST, Capt. Thomas Pownall, 2/R. West Surrey Near Mametz „ „ BURTON, 2/Lt. Cyril Henry, 7/Notts & Derby „ „ CHURCHFIELD, 2/Lt. Sidney Percival, 4/Middlesex „ „ ELLIOTT, 2/Lt. Philip Maurice, 3/Middlesex Near La Boiselle „ „ GILES, 2/Lt. Geoffrey, 2/Gordon Highlanders Battle of Somme „ „ GODFREY, 2/Lt. Victor, 2/R. Scots Fusiliers Near Montauban „ „ GOODCHILD, 2/Lt. Stanley Cecil, 2/Essex Battle of Somme „ „ HORSNELL, 2/Lt. Alick George, 7/Suffolk „ „ HOWE, 2/Lt. Charles Kingsley, 6/R. Berks. Battle of Somme „ „ JEFFCOCK, Capt. Robert Salisbury, 6/S. Stafford Battle of Somme „ „ JONES, 2/Lt. Kenneth Champion, 1/East Lancashire Near Beaumont-Hamel „ „ MALLET, 2/Lt. Eric Sydney, 1/East Lancashire Near Beaumont-Hamel „ „ MIDDLEDITCH, Lieut. Archibald Milne, 12/Essex „ „ MUSGROVE, Lieut. G. H. Stuart, 8/East Surrey Near Montauban „ „ NEWCOMBE, Lieut. Richard Clyde Davies, 1/E. Lancs. (M.G.C.) Battle of Somme „ „ PILGRIM, 2/Lt. Henry Bastick, 13/London „ „ RUSHTON, 2/Lt. Frank Gregson, 8/Wilts (T.M.B.) Near Fricourt „ „ SPATZ, 2/Lt. Walter Rudolph, 2/Middlesex Near La Boiselle „ „ THOMAS, Capt. Henrich William Max, 1/East Lancs. Near Beaumont-Hamel „ „ WARNER, 2/Lt. Archibald, 5/London Near Hebuterne „ „ WILSON, 2/Lt. John, 2/Middlesex Near La Boiselle „ „ YATES, 2/Lt. Arthur Gerald Vavasour, 16/London „ 2. COY, 2/Lt. Alfred Reginald, 7/West Yorks Near Pozieres Wood „ „ DICKINSON, Capt. George Sidney, 7/Lincoln Near Fricourt Wood „ „ EAMES, Lieut. Arthur H., 1/East Yorks Battle of Somme „ „ FLINT, 2/Lt. Charles William, 26/Northumb. Fusiliers „ „ ROGERS, 2/Lt. Robert Murray, 8/K.R.R.C. „ „ SPINNEY, Lieut. Ronald Henry,† 2/Coldstream Guards Near Abeele „ 3. WRIGHT, 2/Lt. Edwin Stanley, 7/Suffolk „ 4. REACHER, Capt. Stanley William,† 11/R. Warwick (16/R.B.) Near Festubert „ 6. COOMBES, 2/Lt. Claude Stuart,† 6/R. West Kent Battle of Somme „ 7. CONWAY, 2/Lt. Joseph Michael, 7/R. Lancaster Near La Boiselle „ „ CULLING, 2/Lt. Harold William, 9/W. Riding Battle of Somme „ „ HARRISON, 2/Lt. Wm. Stanford Bennett, 9/L. N. Lancs. Near La Boiselle „ „ LONGSTAFF, 2/Lt. Jack Campbell, 5/York & Lancaster „ „ MOORE, 2/Lt. Kenneth Hartley, 6/Dorset Near Mametz Wood „ „ PEECOCK, 2/Lt. Edward Gordon, 9/R. Fusiliers „ 8. STRIBLING, 2/Lt. Frederick George,† 1/Notts & Derby Battle of Somme „ 9. HAEFFNER, 2/Lt. Frederick Wilfred, R.F.A. Battle of Somme „ „ HUNTER, 2/Lt. James Whitaker, 5/Northampton Battle of Somme „ 10. SNOWDEN, Lieut. Reginald Wallace, 8/S. Stafford Near Mametz Wood „ „ VOKINS, 2/Lt. Kean Esse, 11/R. Warwick Battle of Somme „ 11. HORNE, 2/Lt. James Anthony, 16/London Near Gommecourt „ „ JOB, Capt. Ernest Dalzel, 1/Artists (M.G.C.) Near Mametz Wood „ 14. HAMILTON, 2/Lt. Noel Crawford, 6/Northampton Battle of Somme „ „ SAMUEL, Capt. Gerard Steuart, 8/East Yorks Battle of Somme „ 16. DEEDES, Capt. Herbert Philip, 16/K.R.R.C. Battle of Somme „ „ SIMPKIN, 2/Lt. Reginald John Henry, 5/R. Warwick „ 20. ALLANSON, 2/Lt. Henry Peter, 1/Suffolk „ „ MURRAY, 2/Lt. Edward Douglas,† 11/R. Highlanders At Longueval (14th) „ 21. BROWN, 2/Lt. Francis Arthur Noel, 7/Worcester Near Ovillers „ 22. FLEMING, 2/Lt. John Allister,† 1/R. West Kent At High Wood „ „ LEATHERDALE, 2/Lt. Donald Ryan, 1/R. West Kent At High Wood „ „ SANDERSON, 2/Lt. Gerald Stanley, 11/London „ 23. BALDERSON, 2/Lt. Henry Leslie Paxton, 8/Devon(Gloucester) Near Pozieres „ „ FOX, 2/Lt. Douglas Charles, 1/Northumberland Fusiliers Near Longueval „ „ VINCENT, 2/Lt. Basil Britten, 8/Gloucester „ „ WOOD, 2/Lt. David Cardale, 8/Gloucester „ 27. CHAMPNESS, Pte. Bernard, Artists (13/London) „ „ HELLICAR, 2/Lt. Geoffrey Theodore, 20/London Near Arras „ „ MARTIN, 2/Lt. Ernest William, 1/Norfolk Near Longueval „ 28. BAKER, 2/Lt. Arthur William, 5/Yorkshire L.I. „ „ DICKINSON, 2/Lt. Colin James Henry, 15/Cheshire „ 30. BALLARD, 2/Lt. Robert Francis Cooper, 2/Bedford At Trones Wood „ „ PLESTED, 2/Lt. Horace George, 4/Manchester „ 31. SHARPE, 2/Lt. Gerald Norman, 4/York & Lancaster Aug. 4. TODD, 2/Lt. Charles Leslie Morgan,† 4/S. Lancashire In France (3rd) „ „ MILES, 2/Lt. Harold Gordon, 10/D.C.L.I. „ 7. WILSON, Lieut. Robert Philip, 6/East Yorks „ 8. BISHOP, 2/Lt. Keith Ford, R.G.A. „ 9. WALKER, 2/Lt. Richard, 5/Lancashire Fusiliers „ 10. THACKERAY, L/Cpl. Lance, Artists Died „ 11. WARD, 2/Lt. Norman John, 11/R. Warwick Near Bazentin-le-Petit „ 12. GUMNER, 2/Lt. Basil Austin, 9/Liverpool Near Posieres „ „ POOLEY, 2/Lt. Robin Mark, 9/Liverpool Near Posieres „ 14. PHILLIPS, 2/Lt. Sydney Vernon, 10(7)Leicester Near Arras „ „ ROEBER, 2/Lt. David Arnold, 3(7)Bedford Near Armentières „ 15. TURNER, 2/Lt. Ronald, 5/Essex „ 16. DOVE, 2/Lt. Sydney Ernest, 6/R. West Kent „ 17. FORBES, Lieut. Alexander Stuart, 10/Seaforth (M.G.C.) „ 18. MORRISH, 2/Lt. Donald Bernard, 6/Yorkshire L.I. (T.M.B) „ 20. BIRD, 2/Lt. Stanley Treadgold,† 7/K.R.R.C. On the Ancre „ 24. FARRAN, 2/Lt. Charles, 9/K.R.R.C. Near Longueval „ „ WARING, 2/Lt. Frank,† 5/York & Lancaster At Rouen „ 27. FARQUHARSON, 2/Lt. Hugh Joseph, 1/Norfolk Died at Basra, Mesopotamia „ 28. JARVIS, Capt. Ernest Cory, 6/S. Lancashire Near Thiepval Sept. 1. HOOD, 2/Lt. Oswald, 10/R. Sussex „ 3. FISH, 2/Lt. Barrow Edmondson, 11/R. Sussex „ „ FORBES, Capt. Alec, 2/R. Warwick „ „ HAWTREY, Lieut. Ralph, 8/Northampton (R.E.) „ „ MILES, Capt. Herbert Francis, 2/K.O.S.B. „ „ PENNY, 2/Lt. George, 8/West Yorks „ 9. APERGIS, 2/Lt. Tasso Scott, 10/London „ „ BOWERMAN, Lieut. Arthur James, 8/Somerset L.I. (R.F.C.) „ „ ESSEX, 2/Lt. Percy Clifford, 5/Lancashire Fusiliers Ginchy, on Somme „ „ FALBY, 2/Lt. Edward Frederick, 4/L. N. Lancashire „ „ GODFREY, 2/Lt. Henry, 5/Lancashire Fusiliers „ „ HENNA, 2/Lt. John Ramsay, 3(6)R. Irish „ „ JACKSON, 2/Lt. John Henry, 5/Lancashire Fusiliers „ „ WAKELEY, 2/Lt. John Eric Stanley,† 1/Gloucester „ 13. ALLEN, 2/Lt. Maurice Reginald, 2/Notts & Derby Battle of Somme „ „ REYNOLDS, 2/Lt. Frank, 2/Notts & Derby (T.M.B.) Battle of Somme „ 14. KENNEDY, 2/Lt. John Gilbert, 1/Leicester Near Ginchy „ „ MALLOCH, 2/Lt. David, R. Engineers Battle of Somme „ „ SIM, 2/Lt. Lancelot George Earle. 1/Grenadier Guards Near Flers „ 15. ARBUTHNOT, Lieut. John, 2/Grenadier Guards Battle of Somme „ „ DICKINSON, 2/Lt. Lionel St. Clair, 1/London Near High Wood „ „ GRISSELL, 2/Lt. Francis, 5/Coldstream Guards „ „ HILLS, 2/Lt. Malcolm Arthur, 1/East Kent Battle of Somme „ „ HOOLE, 2/Lt. Geoffrey,† 15/London Near High Wood „ „ JOHNSON, 2/Lt. Francis Hugh, 19/London Near High Wood „ „ KENNEDY, 2/Lt. Lancelot R. A. E., 8/London Near High Wood „ „ LANGFORD, 2/Lt. John Joseph, 18/K.R.R.C. Near Flers „ „ LIVERMORE, 2/Lt. Ernest Bernard, 24/London Battle of Somme „ „ NELSON, 2 Lt. Harry, 20/London „ „ NIVISON, 2/Lt. Robert Butler, 21/K.R.R.C. Near Flers „ „ ROWSON, 2/Lt. Tom Hollingworth, 19/London Near High Wood „ „ TERRY, Capt. John Norman, 6/London Near Flers „ „ TOWSE, Capt. William Norman, 4/London Near High Wood „ 16. BAXTER, 2/Lt. Rowland Percival, 5/Border Near Martinpuich „ „ HOBBS, 2/Lt. Geoffrey Harold Chapman, 7/Dorset (6/Somerset L.I.) „ „ MAIDEN, 2/Lt. Albert Augustus, 6/Yorkshire L.I. „ „ MATTHEWS, 2/Lt. Edward Philip,† 8/Rifle Brigade „ „ MAXWELL, 2/Lt. Wellwood,† 20/London Near High Wood „ „ PETLEY, Capt. Hugh, 1/London Battle of Somme „ 18. FELTHAM, 2/Lt. Alan, 5/Border „ 19. MUNRO, Lieut. Ronald George,† ✠ 18/London (1/Irish Gds) B. of Somme (15th) „ 22. STONE, 2/Lt. Oliver John, R.F.A. In France „ 25. FLOWER, Lieut. Alfred Chegwin,† 4/Grenadier Guards „ „ GRIMSDELL, 2/Lt. Reginald Edward, 4/London „ „ LOCK, 2/Lt. James Alexander, 31(10)Northumb. Fusiliers „ 26. CARD, 2/Lt. Arthur Henry, ✠ 12/Middlesex „ „ WILKINSON, 2/Lt. Ambrose Joseph, 6(12)Middlesex „ 27. GIBSON, 2/Lt. Alewyn Morland,† 6/West Yorks Near Thiepval „ „ RICHARDS, 2/Lt. Charles Walker, 8/Liverpool Near Flers „ „ ROBERTS, 2/Lt. Thomas William, 7/R. West Kent At Schwaben Redoubt „ 28. BENTON, 2/Lt. John Walford, 11/Notts & Derby „ „ BLISS, 2/Lt. Francis Kennard, R.F.A. Near Thiepval „ 29. FRICKER, 2/Lt. Edwin, 7/R. West Kent At Schwaben Redoubt „ 30. BARTRUM, 2/Lt. Arthur Alan, 8/East Surrey „ „ CLARKE, 2/Lt. Thomas Purcell, 6/York & Lancaster Oct. 1. BULL, 2/Lt. Joseph William,† 2/East Lancashire (R.E.) Died at Rouen „ „ CLARKE, 2/Lt. Edwin Alfred,† 20/London „ 2. GUTTERIDGE, 2/Lt. Richard Howard, 9/London „ „ SPINNEY, 2/Lt. Frank,† 2/R. Scots Near Salonika „ 3. LLOYD, 2/Lt. Francis Burrows, 2/Devon „ 5. COOK, Capt. Percy Mellows, 18/K.R.R.C. Near Flers „ „ GOLDS, 2/Lt. Frank, 11/East Surrey (R. Sussex) Near Flers „ 7. BATH, 2/Lt. Reginald Frederick, 10/London Near le Transloy „ „ CHRISTMAS, 2/Lt. Edwin Cecil Russell, 18/K.R.R.C. „ „ DURSTON, 2/Lt. Charles Giles, 12/London „ „ HALL, 2/Lt. Norman de Havilland,† 1/Suffolk Near Salonika „ „ LAYCOCK, 2/Lt. Joseph Harris, 18/K.R.R.C.

„ „ MADDOCK, 2/Lt. Owen Loftus, 9/London Near Les Bœufs „ „ MOSS, 2/Lt. Reginald Barnes Newton, 8/East Kent Near Guedecourt „ „ PURVER, Capt. Bernard Arthur, 11/R. West Kent Near Eaucourt L’Abbaye „ „ RIDGEWAY, 2/Lt. Henry Collinson, 7/London Near Warlencourt „ „ RIDGWAY, 2/Lt. William, 18/K.R.R.C. „ „ STUART, 2/Lt. William Esme Montague, 6/R. West Kent Near Guedecourt „ „ WILLIAMS, 2/Lt. Harold Edward, 1/London „ „ WILLIS, 2/Lt. Cyril Louis, 12/London Near Les Bœufs „ 8. GLOVER, 2/Lt. Cyril John,† 10/London Near Les Bœufs „ „ GLUCKMAN, Lieut. Philip, 25/London „ „ KILNER, 2/Lt. Charles Usher,† 1/Suffolk Near Salonica (7th) „ „ LUDLOW, 2/Lt. Lionel, 9/London Near Salonica (7th) „ „ OAKENFULL, 2/Lt. Herbert Joseph, 10/London Near Salonica (7th) „ „ TURNER, Pte. Penrhyn Godfrey, 22/London Eaucourt L’Abbaye „ „ WARREN, 2/Lt. Alan Rowland, 9/London „ 9. MANN, 2/Lt. Robert Leonard, 3(16)R. Welch Fusiliers „ 10. PARSLOW, 2/Lt. Albert Jack,† 9/London Near Les Bœufs „ 11. SANDERSON, Capt. Sydney Charles, 18/London Near Neuville-St.-Vaast „ 12. CLARKE, 2/Lt. Vincent Charles,† 10/Durham L.I. Wounded 7th „ 13. COBB, 2/Lt. Reginald, 9/R. Berks Near Flers „ „ PHILLIPS, 2/Lt. Fenton Ellis Stanley, ✠ 3/Devon (R.F.C.) „ 16. CARRÉ, Lieut. Edward Mervyn, 8/Lincoln (R.F.C.) „ 18. PAGE, 2/Lt. John Canler, 9/Norfolk Near Guedecourt „ „ PALMER, 2/Lt. John Stanley,† 2/Durham L.I. „ 19. PAGE, 2/Lt. Thomas Spencer, 9/Norfolk (T.M.B.) „ „ MEACOCK, 2/Lt. Robert Hugh,† 19/Durham L.I. In France „ 23. MARSHALL, 2/Lt. John Hamilton, 2/East Lancashire „ 25. HOARE, Capt. Walter John Gerald, D.S.O., 11/R. Fus. „ 26. PEART, Pte. Robert Eustace, 1/Artists Accident in France „ 27. JAMES, 2/Lt. Meredith Charles Clifton,† 1/Worcester Near Guedecourt Nov. 1. PERRY, 2/Lt. Kenneth George,† 3/R. Sussex „ 3. ELTHAM, Lieut. Charles William, 1/R. West Surrey „ „ STYER, Pte. Wilfred Henry, 1/Artists Accident in France „ 6. BENNETT, Lieut. Albert Henry, 6/Notts & Derby „ „ HARRIS, Lieut. Henry James Lawrence, 14/Hampshire „ 7. COWPER, 2/Lt. Leonard Harris,† 32(20)Northumb. Fus. In France „ 8. OPPENHEIMER, Lieut. Lehman James, 23/London Died „ „ VERNON, 2/Lt. Frank Lawson, 12/Royal N. Lancs. Accident „ 9. STOODLEY, 2/Lt. Percy Ballard, 2/Wilts. Died on the Doiran Front „ 10. ANDERSON, 2/Lt. William Wallace, R.F.A. Near Givenchy „ 11. DUDLEY, 2/Lt. Noel Montague Charles,† 5/Liverpool „ 13. REDDICK, Sub-Lt. George Adam, R.N.V.R. Near Beaumont-Hamel „ „ STEDMAN, 2/Lt. William Walter Thomas, 18/London In France „ „ WAGNER, Sub-Lt. Caspar Henry Granville, R.N.V.R. „ 14. BOYS, Lieut. Richard Harvey, 2/Bedford „ „ WILKINSON, 2/Lt. William Donald, 5/Essex (13/R. B.) „ 17. WALTON, 2/Lt. Leon Maitland, 4/Loyal N. Lancs. In Flanders „ 18. BARTHOLOMEW, 2/Lt. Benjamin James, 4/Cameron H. „ „ BOLTON, 2/Lt. Gilbert Benson, 8/N. Stafford Near Grandcourt „ „ JAMES, 2/Lt. Samuel Forest, 8/Gloucester „ 22. HORSEY, 2/Lt. Cyril James, 7/S. Lancashire „ 23. KERR, 2/Lt. Robert Thomas, 4/York & Lancaster In France „ 26. COX, Pte. Francis Daulman,† 1/Artists In France „ 27. DESLANDES, 2/Lt. Denis George, 7/East Surrey „ „ HEDGECOCK, Pte. Samuel, Artists Died „ 29. COLLEY, 2/Lt. Douglas James, 6/Liverpool „ 30. BREDE, Pte. Charles Robert, 1/Artists Died Dec. 2. WATKINS, Pte. James Henry, 1/Artists (R. W. Kent) „ 18. MERRETT, 2/Lt. Arthur Edwin, 3/Hampshire In France „ 20. CALLANAN, 2/Lt. Michael, 3/R. Munster Fusiliers „ „ KING-STEPHENS, 2/Lt. Lionel Eustace,† 8/Notts & Derby „ „ READ, 2/Lt. Leonard St. Clair, 11/Essex Died while P.O.W „ 23. CARNE, 2/Lt. Maxwell Halford,† 2/D.C.L.I. „ 26. DAWS, 2/Lt. Harold, 10/Durham L.I. Near Arras „ 30. SMITH, 2/Lt. John Richard Gutteridge,† 8/Northumb. Fus.

1917.

1917. Jan. 10. ANNAND, Capt. Alan Young, 1/Highland L.I. At Kut-el-Amara „ „ LOFTING, 2/Lt. Charles Edgar, 8/Northumb. Fusiliers In France „ 11. WOOD, Capt. John Patrick Hamilton, 22/Manchester In France „ 12. THIERRY, 2/Lt. Frederick George, R.F.C. „ 13. THOMPSON, 2/Lt. Frank Dickinson, 15/London In France „ 16. THOMPSON, 2/Lt. Richard Seward, 18/London „ 21. BALL, 2/Lt. Thomas Harold, General List Accident „ „ WILLIAMS, 2/Lt. Harold Osborne, 13/Middlesex „ 24. STIVEN, 2/Lt. Albert, 2/R. Scots Fusiliers Near Martinpuich „ 25. CALLENDER, Capt. George Wilfred, 13/Worcester At Kut-el-Amara „ 26. FERGUSON, 2/Lt. Douglas Chalmers,† 10/Highland L.I. At Rouen „ „ PHILLIPS, 2/Lt. Reginald Gurwen, 8/East Kent „ „ SHARPE, 2/Lt. Henry Norman, 3/Leicester (R.F.C.) At Croydon „ 30. ELLEN, Capt. Eric Adrian, 2/East Lancashire Feb. 4. UNDERWOOD, 2/Lt. Cyril Charles, 7/Worcester (8/R. Warwick) „ 6. O’MEARA, 2/Lt. Leon Alfred, 3(6)East Lancashire At Kut-el-Amara „ „ THOMPSON, 2/Lt. Cecil Victor, 6/East Lancashire At Kut-el-Amara „ 7. DRAPER, 2/Lt. Mark Denman, R.F.C. Accident „ „ JACKSON, 2/Lt. Arthur, R.F.C. Accident at Netheravo „ 10. LAWRENCE, Pte. Evan Ernest, Artists Died „ 11. RIX, Capt. Leslie Gordon, 4/London Near Merville „ 12. CURTIS, 2/Lt. Henry Thomas, 24/London Near Serre „ „ GLYNN, 2/Lt. Alfred Henry,† 15/London (Yorkshire L.I.) Near Serre „ 14. TURNER, Pte. Edward Ricketts, Artists Died „ 15. VOKES, 2/Lt. Basil, Bucks Bn./Oxford & Bucks L.I. Near Peronne „ 17. BIRCH, 2/Lt. Arthur, 6/R. Berks Near Grandcourt „ „ BIRD, 2/Lt. Charles Edwin, 5/Essex (8/Suffolk) Near Mireaumont „ „ COOPER, 2/Lt. George Spencer, 6/Northampton In France „ 21. TUCKER, Pte. John d’Anter, Artists (K.O.S.B.) Roelincourt, Arras „ 23. SAMSON, Sgt. Clyde Alfred, 1/Artists Died „ 27. ADAMS, Lieut. John Bernard Pye,† 1/R. Welch Fusiliers At Puisieux-le-Mont „ „ BULKELEY-HUGHES, Capt. Geo. Montagu Warren, 12/K.R.R.C. Near Ginchy „ „ MACKAIN, 2/Lt. Henry Fergus, R.F.C. „ 28. ASTINGTON, 2/Lt. Thomas Jeffery, 3/East Surrey Near Irles „ „ SILMON, 2/Lt. William Osman de Weld, 8/West York Near Achiet-le-Petit Mar. 2. SHIELD, 2/Lt. William James, 6/Liverpool „ 4. BIRTLES, Capt. Rowland Powell, 1/Worcester Near Bouchavesnes „ „ MAHONEY, Lieut. James,† 9/R. West Surrey „ 6. WHIDBOURNE, Pte. George Warren, 1/Artists Died at Etaples „ 7. MORTER, Pte. Alan Gordon, 1/Artists Died „ 9. CATES, 2/Lt. George Edward, =V.C.=, 2/Rifle Brigade Near Ham „ 10. BRAZIER, 2/Lt. Anthony David Cecil, 1/R. Berks Near Grevillers „ 11. SMITH, 2/Lt. Colin, R.F.C Over South Carlton „ 13. CURRIE, 2/Lt. James Alexander Vance, 10/London In France „ 14. TAYLOR, 2/Lt. Leonard Frank, 5/S. Stafford Near Bucquoy „ 17. JOHNSON, 2/Lt. William Stanley,† 3(7)East Surrey Near Arras „ 21. LANDER, Pte. John Herbert, 1/Artists Died „ 24. BOUIE, 2/Lt. Jean Augustine Andre, R.F.C. „ 25. CHUTER, Lieut. Harry Athelstan, 2/R. Fusiliers (R.F.C.) „ 26. FRANKENSTEIN, 2/Lt. Oscar Reginald, 5/Welch At Gaza, Palestine „ „ SPICER, Capt. Robert William, 4/R. West Surrey At Gaza, Palestine „ 30. DAVIS, 2/Lt. Percy Warren Theo, 1/East Kent „ 31. COATES, Pte. Bertram Nöel, Artists Died „ „ RATCLIFF, 2/Lt. Sydney Arthur, R.F.A. Apr. 1. COLLINS, 2/Lt. Arthur Duppa, R.F.C. Near Meaulte „ 2. MARGOLIOUTH, 2/Lt. Alfred Henry, 5/Yorkshire L.I. (R.F.C.) Near Cambrai „ „ MINSHULL, Capt. John Lewis, 3/London Near Agny „ „ PAPWORTH, 2/Lt. Alfred Wyatt, R.E. „ „ RICHARDS, 2/Lt. Ernest Harry, 21/Manchester „ „ TOWERS, 2/Lt. Wilfred Goodwin, 4/Manchester Near Croisilles „ „ WRIGHT, 2/Lt. Edward Frank Macer, 4/Northumb. Fus. Near Arras „ 5. BLACKBURN, Lieut. Harry Dudley, 1/R. Berks (R.F.C.) Near La Bassee „ „ HEPPELL, 2/Lt. Henry Denby, 4/R. Berks Near Roussoy „ „ MEADE, 2/Lt. Cyril, 5/Gloucester „ 6. DADSWELL, Pte. James Arnold, 1/Artists Died in France „ „ DAVIES, 2/Lt. Robert Wm. Marengwyn, 22/Northumb. Fus. (R.F.C.) „ „ DAY, Lieut. William Leonard, 2/Border (R.F.C.) Near Bois-Bernardt „ 7. WILSON, 2/Lt. Harold Benjamin, 18/London In Ypres Salient „ 9. ABERCASIS, 2/Lt. Arthur, 6/Somerset L.I Battle of Arras „ „ BARTON, 2/Lt. George Frank, 7/Norfolk Battle of Arras „ „ BOLITHO, 2/Lt. Victor Ayling, Household Battalion Battle of Arras „ „ BROWNE, 2/Lt. Langford Kyffin, 25/Northumb. Fusiliers „ „ CALKIN, 2/Lt. John Ernest, 22/Northumb. Fusiliers Battle of Arras „ „ GRIFFEN, 2/Lt. Harold Samuel,† 9/Shropshire L.I. „ „ HOLLOWAY, Lieut. Leonard, 20/Northumb. Fusiliers „ „ ISAACS, 2/Lt. Henry Roland, 4/Suffolk „ „ LEE, 2/Lt. Percy William, 5/Shropshire L.I. „ „ NOWELL, 2/Lt. Wilfred James, R.F.A Battle of Arras „ „ PARKER, 2/Lt. Geoffrey, 10/Loyal N. Lancashire Near Metz-en-Couture „ „ PEEBLES, 2/Lt. Percy Norman, 12/London Battle of Arras „ „ PENROSE, Capt. George Alwyn, 8/R. West Surrey On Vimy Ridge „ „ PROBERT, 2/Lt. Arthur James, 25/Northumb. Fusiliers Battle of Arras „ „ ROSS, 2/Lt. James Kenneth,† R.F.C. Died while P.O.W. „ „ THOMAS, 2/Lt. Philip Edward, R.G.A. Battle of Arras „ „ WEBB, 2/Lt. Arthur Pelham, 5/Shropshire L.I. Battle of Arras „ „ WILSON, 2/Lt. Charles George Gordon, 9/Scottish Rifles „ 10. MCCLARENCE, 2/Lt. Stanley, 27/Northumb. Fusiliers Battle of Arras „ „ WATERHOUSE, 2/Lt. Gilbert Wilmot,† 6/R. West Kent „ 11. BENNETT, 2/Lt. William Henry, 8/Notts & Derby „ „ BROUGHTON, 2/Lt. Thomas Dugdale, 7/Yorkshire L.I. Near Bray „ „ COPPIN, Capt. Richard Alfred, 6/R. West Surrey Near Monchy-le-Preux „ „ GOODMAN, 2/Lt. Joseph, 5/R. Lancaster (L.N. Lancs.) Near Bullecourt „ „ MCKIE, 2/Lt. Douglas Hamlin,† 27/Northumb. Fusiliers „ 12. LEMON, 2/Lt. Lionel Theodore, 6/Dorset Battle of Arras „ „ MACOUART, 2/Lt. John, 12/Royal Scots „ „ MOORE, 2/Lt. Albert Reginald, 8/West Yorks „ „ SHAVE, 2/Lt. Leslie Harrie, 6/Dorset Near Arras „ 13. BEADELL, 2 Lt. Alfred George, 4/Gloucester „ „ CROUCH, 2/Lt. William Ballard, K.G.A. Battle of Arras „ „ GILLESPIE, 2/Lt. Gordon Wood, 9/Middlesex (R.F.C.) Presumed K/A on Somme „ „ TWEEDY, 2/Lt. Gerald Vincent, 11/Border At Fayet, near St. Quentin „ 14. BAKER, 2/Lt. Thomas Sidney, 16/London Near Wancourt „ „ BENSTEAD, 2/Lt. Henry Edwin, 7/London „ „ BOULTING, 2/Lt. Stanley Ernest, 4/Suffolk (T.M.B.) Accident near Ypres „ „ FENNELL, Pte. Linton Albert Ramsay, Artists Died „ „ GRAY, 2/Lt. Cyrus Keswick, 18/London Battle of Arras „ „ HARVEY-JAMES, Capt. Arthur Keedwill, 1/East Kent Near Loos „ „ HOBSON, 2/Lt. Geoffrey Hamilton,† 1/Hampshire Battle of Arras (9th) „ „ PICKLES, 2/Lt. Harry, 4/Border „ „ RICHENS, Lieut. Richard Ivor,† 18/London Near Wancourt „ „ YEATES, Lieut. Stanley Charles, 16/London Near Wancourt „ 15. MITCHELL, Pte. Herbert Arnold, 1/Artists Died „ „ PRESCOTT, 2/Lt. Reginald Julius, 18/Lancashire Fusiliers Battle of Arras „ 16. DAVIS, 2/Lt. Uriah Philip, 10/London Near Heninel „ 17. SIDDALL, 2/Lt. Thomas Arthur,† 25/London Battle of Arras (16th) „ „ TWEDDLE, 2/Lt. William John, 7/Essex (T.M.B) Near Vermelles „ „ UNDERWOOD, 2/Lt. John,† 8/Leicester „ „ VAUGHAN, 2/Lt. Richard Cresswell, 8/R. West Kent „ „ WILSON, 2/Lt. Cecil Eustace, R.F.C. In France „ 18. HARDIE, 2/Lt. William,† 4(13)Lancashire Fusiliers „ 19. DEHN, 2/Lt. Thomas George Rudolph,† 3/Wilts (2/R. Berks) Wounded 4th „ „ GRICE, 2/Lt. Leslie Clark,† R.F.A. „ „ WILLIAMSON, 2/Lt. Kenneth Harper,† 7/K.R.R.C. At Etaples „ 20. RODNEY, 2/Lt. Burnett William, 11/R. West Kent „ 22. BESWICK, 2/Lt. John Charles,† 11/R. Lancaster Died while P.O.W. „ „ HEBDEN, 2/Lt. George Spencer, 12/Leicester „ „ O’SULLIVAN, 2/Lt. Horace Alexander, R.G.A. „ 23. BRUNSKILL, 2/Lt. John Jesmond, 12(4)Worcester „ „ CHATFIELD-CLARKE, 2/Lt. Horace Y., 2/S. Wales B’drs Near Monchy „ „ CORRIE, 2/Lt. William Ronald, 1/East York Battle of Arras „ „ DICKINSON, 2/Lt. Walter Stanley, 8/Leicester „ „ HALCROW, Lieut. Arthur Palmer, 2/Hampshire Battle of Arras „ „ JAMES, 2/Lt. Henry Stoddart, 5/Border „ „ JOSEPH, 2/Lt. John Rhys, R.F.C. Died „ „ KARSLAKE, 2/Lt. Harry Howard, 7/Devon (D.C.L.I.) „ „ OWEN, Capt. John Morris, 2/R. Welch Fusiliers „ „ PEER, 2/Lt. Edmund Faithfull, 4/East Yorks „ „ PHILLIPS, 2/Lt. Reginald, 3(2)S. Wales Borderers Near Monchy „ „ SCOTT, 2/Lt. James Francis, 13/Royal Scots In France „ „ SHAW, Lieut. Bernard Lynton, 4/R. Welch Fus. (2/S.W.B.) Near Monchy „ „ SNYDER, 2/Lt. Lorne, 2/Hampshire „ 24. HOWARD, 2/Lt. William Aloysius, 7/K.O.S.B. „ „ LUCKHURST, 2/Lt. William Heartfield, 4/Yorkshire „ „ PEARS, 2/Lt. Norman, 6/Gloucester „ „ SCOTT, 2/Lt. Alexander, 13/Highland L.I. „ „ SEATH, Lieut. Douglas Ambrose, 2/Scottish Rifles „ 25. BIRD, 2/Lt. Eric James,† 4/Worcester „ „ CHAFFEY, Pte. George Frederick, 1/Artists In France „ „ GILBERT, Pte. Ernest Alfred, 1/Artists At Ypres „ „ HAZEL, 2/Lt. Dudley David Fraser, 6/West Riding At Ecoust (18th) „ 26. MOORE, Lieut. Francis William,† ✠ 10/Devon „ 27. BARTON, 2/Lt. Edwin William, 5/Lancashire Fusiliers Died „ „ CROKER, 2/Lt. Frederick Reginald, 6/Lanc. Fus. (R.F.C.) Combat over Lens „ „ STONIER, Lieut. William John, 2/Bedford (R.F.C.) Near Lens „ „ TUFT, Capt. Gerald Hugh, 6/Notts & Derby Near Hargicourt „ „ WARRY, 2/Lt. John Lucas,† 8/Notts & Derby „ 28. BELL, Lieut. Guy Bayford, 5/Lanc. Fusiliers (M.G.C.) Battle of Arras „ „ ELSOM, 2/Lt. Harold, 1/Lincoln „ „ STONEHOUSE, 2/Lt. Robert Alfred, 4/Loyal N. Lancashire Near Gavrelles „ „ TAYLOR, 2/Lt. Herbert Samuel, Bucks Bn./Oxford & Bucks L.I. „ 29. GIBBS, 2/Lt. Horace Austin, 1/R. Berks „ „ HAYES, Capt. Mortimer Frederick, 8/East Yorks Near Monchy-le-Preux „ „ OLVER, Lieut. John Dennis Circuit, ✠ R.F.A. On Vimy Ridge „ 30. HICKSON, Capt. Reginald Davis,† ✠ 9/Essex Near Monchy-le-Preux May 2. CHOWNE, Capt. Gerald Henry Tilson† 9/East Lancashire „ 3. CLIVELY, 2/Lt. John Harold, 4/York & Lancaster „ „ LAMBERT, Lieut. Philip Felix, ✠ 2/W. Riding Near Bullecourt „ „ LOWDER, 2/Lt. Noel Reginald, 1/R. Warwick „ „ MARLOR, Lieut. Eric, 6/W. Riding „ „ MCGIBNEY, 2/Lt. Francis George, 1/R. Irish Fusiliers „ „ PASSINGHAM, Lieut. Edward George, ✠ 1/Northumb. Fus. „ „ PATON, 2/Lt. Edward Kesson,† M.G.C. „ „ SHEEN, 2/Lt. Cyril,† 12/Suffolk Wounded 2nd „ „ SLATER, 2/Lt. John Elwyn, 5/East Lancashire „ „ STOCK, 2/Lt. John Lancelot Walmesley,† 3/Dorset (Som. L.I.) Near Wancourt „ „ WADE, 2/Lt. George Edward Ahern, 9/Rifle Brigade „ „ WELSH, 2/Lt. Alexander Thorburn, 4 R. Welch Fus. „ 4. FAUNCH, 2/Lt. Ernest Alfred, R.G.A. „ „ FOOT, 2/Lt. David Victor, R.F.C. Accident over Montrose „ „ GIBSON, 2/Lt. Cecil Mervyn, 5/York & Lancaster „ „ HALL, 2/Lt. Joseph Stanley,† 12/East Yorks „ „ MASON, 2/Lt. George, R.F.C. Accident „ „ SYRETT, 2/Lt. Alfred Montague, 1/R. Welch Fusiliers In France „ „ THEAK, 2/Lt. Horace Leonard,† 11/Essex „ „ WHITAKER, 2/Lt. Foster, 5/Argyll & Suth’d Highlanders „ 6. SANDFORD, 2/Lt. Charles J. Vavasour, 8/Middlesex „ 7. WARHAM, 2/Lt. Joseph,† 5(8)K.R.R.C. Battle of Arras „ 8. MASSIE, 2/Lt. Sidney Edward, 1/Somerset L.I. „ „ MCCORMICK, 2/Lt. Harry,† 5/East Lancs. (M.G.C.) Died while P.O.W. „ „ SANDOE, 2/Lt. Montague William A., 11/Devon Near Bullecourt „ „ STEPHENSON, 2/Lt. Hubert Victor, 1/D.C.L.I. „ 9. SMITH, 2/Lt. Gordon Hamilton, 8/Devon Near Bullecourt „ „ TREADWAY, 2/Lt. Harold Ligouer, 15/R. Warwick Near Oppy „ 12. KNIGHT, 2/Lt. Edward James, 7/Lan. Fusiliers „ 13. BARKER, 2/Lt. Theodore, 22/Manchester „ „ MERCHANT, 2/Lt. Arthur Douglas, R.F.C. Accident „ 14. HOLM, Lieut. Frank Diederick, R.E. „ 15. COSSAR, 2/Lt. Norman Thomson, 7/Rifle Brigade „ 19. ARMSTRONG, 2/Lt. Leonard William, 3/Border Near Monchy-le-Preux „ „ BENNETT, 2/Lt. John Nichol, R.G.A. „ „ MACDONALD, 2/Lt. Alan Leslie, 8/Manchester Near La Bassee „ „ WARNER, Lieut. Bernard Oldershaw, 3(1)Essex Near Monchy-le-Preux „ 20. BEAUMONT, 2/Lt. Charles Leslie, R.F.C. „ „ LISTER, 2/Lt. John Curtis, R.F.A. Battle of Arras „ „ SMITH, 2/Lt. Harold Benjamin,† 7/London „ 22. KELLER, Lieut. Francis Frederick,† 6/London „ „ WILLIAMS, Lieut. Henry Evan Vincent,† 2/London Near Bullecourt „ 23. CLARK, Capt. Walter Llewellyn, 15/Middlesex (R.F.C.) „ „ GOODYEAR, 2/Lt. Frederick,† 2/Essex Near Fampoux (3rd) „ 24. COPE, 2/Lt. Gerald Quin,† 9/Manchester Wounded 5th „ „ GARDNER, Pte. Richard Percy,† 1/Artists In France „ 25. JOHNSON, 2/Lt. Stanley Morrell, R.F.C. Accident over Dover „ 26. CAMPBELL, Capt. Guy, ✠ M.G.C. Died „ „ COCK, Pte. Edward Millar, 1/Artists In France „ „ MACANDREW, Pte. William Forsyth, 2/Artists Died „ „ SIMPSON, 2/Lt. Rolf, 6(18)K.R.R.C. Near Ypres_ „ 27. COATES, 2/Lt. Sidney, R.F.C. „ 29. WALKER, 2/Lt. Vernon Lee, 8/East Lancashire „ „ WAY, 2/Lt. Robert Edward Allen,† 10/Loyal N. Lancs. In France „ 31. HUGHES, 2/Lt. Ronald Baskerville, R.F.C. Accident at South Carlton „ „ JOHNSON, 2/Lt. Frederick Blacktin, 13/Rifle Brigade Battle of Arras June 1. ROWLAND, 2/Lt. William Ronand, 17/London In the Ypres Salient „ „ THUELL, 2/Lt. William Johnson, R.F.C. „ 2. LEAKE, Capt. Geo. Ernest Arthur, D.S.O.† 4/London Bullecourt (May 15) „ „ SAYERS, Lieut. Horace Geo. David, 23/London Drowned at Sea „ „ SIMMONDS, 2/Lt. Austin Gundry,. R.F.A. Acc. Drowned „ 3. FOSTER, 2/Lt. Frank Hawley, R.F.C. „ „ WARNER, 2/Lt. Henry James, 6/Northampton Near Cherisy „ 4. MITCHELL, Lieut. John Leishman,† 18/London „ „ PRICE, 2/Lt. Frank Maurice, 5/Lincoln Near Arras „ „ TYNDALL, 2/Lt. James, 19(10)London „ 5. DONALDSON, 2/Lt. William, 12/R. Scots „ „ ELIAS, 2/Lt. Hywel James, 31/Northumberland Fusiliers Near Rouex „ „ WILLIAMS, 2/Lt. Roland Vaughan, R.F.C. „ 6. ARBERRY, 2/Lt. Ernest Edward, R.F.C. Near Dunkirk „ „ MACFAYDEN, 2/Lt. John Craig, R.F.A. On the Messines Ridge „ „ SCATTERGOOD, 2/Lt. Tom Victor,† 21/Northumb. Fus. On the Messines Ridge „ 7. BOLLAND, 2/Lt. Fredk. William Henry, 26/R. Fusiliers „ „ CROOM, 2/Lt. William Charles, 10(6)London „ „ DEAN, 2/Lt. Reginald Evan, 10/London Battle of Messines „ „ FARADAY, 2/Lt. Roy, 6/London (M.G.C.) Battle of Messines „ „ HENDERSON. 2/Lt. Eric, 8/London Battle of Messines „ „ SILVESTER, 2/Lt. Reginald, 20/London Battle of Messines „ „ UPTON, 2/Lt. Roger Maitland, 4/Durham L.I. Battle of Messines „ 8. STONE, 2/Lt. Harold, 23/London Battle of Messines „ 9. ADDIS, 2/Lt. David Malcolm,† 6/R. Fusiliers „ 10. DUNN, 2/Lt. Ernest George, 10/Liverpool (M.G.C.) Near Arras „ „ STEPHENS, 2/Lt. Llewellyn, R.F.C. Accident „ 11. ANDERSON, 2/Lt. Richard Wm. Lawrence, R.F.C. „ „ ROOTS, 2/Lt. Percy William, 7/London „ 12. O’DONNELL, 2/Lt. Anthony Patrick, 4/York & Lancs. „ 14. CALDER, 2/Lt. William Paul, 18/K.R.R.C. „ 16. HARRIS, 2/Lt. Harold Maltby, 3/London Yeomanry „ „ MARGETSON, 2/Lt. Emil Alexander, R.F.C. Accident „ „ QUARRELL, 2/Lt. Charles Hubert, 13/Northumb. Fusiliers „ „ SAVAGE, 2/Lt. William Leslie, R.F.C. Accident „ 17. BAILEY, 2/Lt Louis John, R.F.C. In France „ 18. NEWTON, Lieut. Murray Edell, 17/London (R.F.C.) Battle of Messines „ „ WELTER, 2/Lt. Leslie Dingman, 17/K.R.R.C. „ 19. HALSEY, 2/Lt. Eric Charles, 7/London „ 20. BRADFIELD, Cpl. William Leslie,† 1/Artists In France „ 21. HARRINGTON, 2/Lt. Walter, 5/Welch „ 26. GRACE, 2/Lt. Alexander A. G., R.F.C. Accident „ „ ROSS, 2/Lt. Peter C, R.F.C. „ 27. RICHARDS, 2/Lt. Arthur,† 1/Monmouth At Lievin „ 28. HUNSTONE, 2/Lt. George Neil, R.F.C. „ „ REW, 2/Lt. Douglas Jolland, 11/Essex Near Loos „ „ RUMILLY, 2/Lt. Alfred Henry R.,† 7/Worcester (R. Warwick) July 1. COWLEY, 2/Lt. Alexander, 8/Notts & Derby Near Lens „ 3. FRAMPTON, 2/Lt. John Reginald, 13/Gloucester Near Ypres „ „ LITTLER, 2/Lt. Tom, R.F.C. Combat over Bailleul „ 4. NEWTON, Lieut. Walter Claude, 4/Loyal N. Lancashire „ 5. MOSS, 2/Lt. William Thomas Gregory, R.F.C. Accident „ 6. LAWSON, 2/Lt. Arthur Cyril,† 7/Rifle Brigade „ 7. FAIRBAIRN, 2/Lt. Maurice, 11/R. Lancaster „ „ TARDUGO, 2/Lt. Ray, 17/R. Welch Fusiliers (R.F.C.) „ „ WRIGHT, 2/Lt. Cecil Lawrence, R.G.A. „ „ YOUNG, 2/Lt. John Edward Rostron, R.F.C. Combat over London „ 9. ELLIOT, 2/Lt. Nichol, 1/Northampton (T.M.B.) Near Lombartzyde „ „ FORBES, 2/Lt. Lawrence,† 5/London Near Bullecourt „ „ THORNTON, 2/Lt. Herbert Boucher, 9/London (M.G.C.) „ 10. LOCKHART, 2/Lt. Reginald Frank,† 13/London (M.G.C.) „ „ SMITH, 2/Lt. Geoffrey Harold,† 1/Northampton Near Lombartzyde „ 12. BISHOP, 2/Lt. Frank Ernest, R.F.C. Near Ypres „ „ ELLIS, 2/Lt. Guy Stuart, R.F.C. Near Ypres „ „ WAGER, 2/Lt. Wilson Stanley, 16/Northumberland Fusiliers „ 13. BULL, Capt. Ronald John Howard, 16/London (R.E.) Accident „ 14. SMITH, 2/Lt. Thomas Edmund,† R.F.C. At Douai „ 16. CAYFORD, 2/Lt. George Everitt, R.F.C. „ 17. DODD, Lieut. Ernest John, R.F.A. Near Ypres „ 18. OWEN, 2/Lt. Herbert Ernest Malcolm, R.F.C. At Scampton „ 20. SHIPSTONE, L/Cpl. Francis Edgar, 1/Artists Oppy Wood „ 21. PING, 2/Lt. Alan Roy, 3/Worcester Near Ypres „ 22. KING, Lieut. Eric George Lauder, 1/Grenadier Guards Bluett Farm, Ypres „ „ MORTON, Lieut. William Cattell,† ✠ R.F.A. „ 23. LITTLER, 2/Lt. Frank, 3(8)South Lancashire „ „ MORRIS, 2/Lt. Tom Bernard, 5/R. Welch Fusiliers Near Ypres „ „ NOAKES, 2/Lt. Harold Thomas, R.F.C. In Belgium „ 24. COLLINS, Pte. Arthur Leslie, 1/Artists Oppy Wood „ „ DUNN, Pte. Henry Adolphus, 1/Artists Oppy Wood „ „ SPINKS, Pte. Sidney Morris, 1/Artists Oppy Wood „ 25. CURTIS, 2/Lt. Henry Neville, R.F.C In France „ 27. FROUD, Lieut. Harold William,† 5/Durham L.I. „ 28. FOWLER, Capt. Francis Archibald, R.G.A. Near Armentieres „ „ OTTLEY, 2/Lt. Raymon Gasgoyne 3/Leicester (R.A.F.) „ 30. TREVARTHEN, Pte. John Marshall, Artists Died „ 31. ANDREWS, 2/Lt. Reginald. 7/Lancashire Fusiliers „ „ BAILEY, 2/Lt. Herbert Packer, ✠ 12/East Surrey Near Hollebeke „ „ BETTS, 2/Lt. Thomas Walter, 17/Notts and Derby „ „ COTTLE, Lieut. Walter Edward Worsdale, Grenadier Gds. (M.G.C.) Pilkem Ridge „ „ DAVIES, 2/Lt. William Lloyd, 13/R. Welch Fusiliers Pilkem Ridge „ „ EATON, 2/Lt. Harold, 13/Gloucester 3rd Battle of Ypres „ „ EDGAR, 2/Lt. Bernard Ray, M.G.C. 3rd Battle of Ypres „ „ FORD, 2/Lt. Clement William, 4/R. Lancaster 3rd Battle of Ypres „ „ KENT, Lieut. Lionel Victor,† 3(5)S. Wales Borderers Near Oostaverne „ „ KIRKUS, Capt. Cuthbert Hayward, R.G.A. „ „ MARTIN, 2/Lt. William Howard, 2/R. Welch Fusiliers On Pilkem Ridge „ „ MATHER, 2/Lt. Volney, 12/Loyal N. Lancashire „ „ SCOTT, 2/Lt. Cecil, 7/Essex 3rd Battle of Ypres „ „ SOWERBY, 2/Lt. Victor Holgate† 2/Lincoln 3rd Battle of Ypres „ „ TARRANT, 2/Lt. Henry Geoffrey Nelson, ✠ 6/R. Berks 3rd Battle of Ypres „ „ THRUPP, 2/Lt. Maurice, 1/Grenadier Guards On Pilkem Ridge „ „ WATERSON, 2/Lt. Frederick Paris, 17/Notts & Derby 3rd Battle of Ypres Aug. 1. DOHERTY 2/Lt. Patrick,† 1/R. Irish Rifles „ „ JONES, 2/Lt. Clifford, 15/R. Welch Fusiliers Near Ypres „ „ KILVERT, 2/Lt. Harry,† 9/R. Welch Fusiliers „ „ WILSON, Capt. George Andrew Glanville, 6/R. Sussex (K.R.R.C.) Nr. Hollebeke „ 2. ALLEN, 2/Lt. Mervyn Richard William, 7/Norfolk Near Monchy „ 4. DENNY, 2/Lt. Ernest, 15/London (K.R.R.C.) „ „ KENT, 2/Lt. Harold,† 3(8)S. Wales Borderers „ 7. MILLARD, 2/Lt. Alfred George, 3(9)East Surrey Near Klein Zillebeke „ 8. DICKSON, Pte. James,† 1/Artists Oppy Wood (July 30) „ „ GJEMS, 2/Lt. Albert Ole Moller, 2/R. Fusiliers Near Boesinghe „ „ REID, 2/Lt. Archibald David,† 5(4)Middlesex In France (2nd) „ 9. SMITH, 2/Lt. Sydney Newman, 7/Suffolk Near Monchy-le-Preux „ 10. DIX, 2/Lt. Cyril Bernard, 8/East Surrey Zillebeke „ 11. BASELEY, 2/Lt. Albert Laurence, 6/Lancashire Fusiliers 3rd Battle of Ypres „ „ HOSKEN, 2/Lt. Henry Richard, M.G.C. „ 12. BIRD, 2/Lt. Eric Stephen, 8/R. Irish Fusiliers Monchy-le-Preux „ 14. CHAPMAN, 2/Lt. Montague Gerald H. 10/Rifle Brigade Near Langemarcke „ „ HIBBERT, 2/Lt. Arthur James, R.F.A. Drowned, Boulogne „ 15. HARGREAVES, 2/Lt. Cyril Augustus,† R.F.C. „ 16. BILBY, 2/Lt. Eustace John, 6(2)Middlesex „ „ BOWMAN, 2/Lt. Claude Herbert, 4/Oxford & Bucks L.I. 3rd Battle of Ypres „ „ CAHILL, Capt. John Archibald, ✠ 2/R. Berks Near Zonnebeke „ „ COX, 2/Lt. George Beckett, 7/London Near Langemarcke „ „ CRISP, 2/Lt. Cyril Bright,† 7/Somerset L.I. „ „ CROSLAND, 2/Lt. William Philip, 2/West Yorks „ „ ENNIS, 2/Lt. Reginald Joseph, 1/R. Irish Rifles „ „ GRANGER, Capt. Ernest Everys Wyatt, 9/Lancs. Fusiliers 3rd Battle of Ypres „ „ MACKAY, 2/Lt. Gordon, 24/Middlesex (M.G.C.) In France „ „ MOLYNEUX, 2/Lt. James Herbert, 12/K.R.R.C. „ „ MUNSEY, 2/Lt. William Frederick, 12/K.R.R.C. „ „ RAVENSCROFT, 2/Lt. Richard Birkbeck, 1/Herts (8th Middlesex) „ „ STEEL, 2/Lt. Norman, 5/Gloucester 3rd Battle of Ypres „ 17. BRANSON, Pte. Arthur Henry, 1/Artists Oppy Wood „ „ BROWN, 2/Lt. Edward John, R.F.C. „ „ FITZSIMMONS, Pte. Cyril Hugh, 1/Artists Oppy Wood „ „ GARRAWAY, Pte. William Gloster, 1/Artists Oppy Wood „ „ MARLOW, 2/Lt. Charles Dwyer, 8/R. Dublin Fusiliers Langemarcke „ „ NEWCOMBE, 2/Lt. Clarke Charles Upham, 5(10) Worcester 3rd Battle of Ypres „ 18. ABBOTT, 2/Lt. Thomas Walker, R.F.C. „ „ CLAYDON, Pte. Douglas Christie, 1/Artists Oppy Wood „ „ HAREL, 2/Lt. Louis Octave, R.F.C. „ „ PENNY, 2/Lt. Bernard Willoughby, 2/R. Fusiliers 3rd Battle of Ypres „ 19. GREEN, 2/Lt. Alan, 21/West Yorks Near Arras „ „ MORGAN, 2/Lt. George Elton,† 15/Welch „ 20. FAIRBAIRNS, 2/Lt. Joseph Maurice, ✠ R.F.A. Near Ypres „ „ TRESTRAIL, Pte. Edward Mitchell,† 1/Artists Oppy Wood „ „ WINSER, 2/Lt. Frank Edwards, R.F.C. Near Lens „ 21. AFFLECK, Cpl. Bertrand Percy,† 1/Artists Oppy Wood „ „ GILL, 2/Lt. William Rey, Bucks Bn./Oxford & Bucks L.I. Near Wieltje „ 22. TYSON, 2/Lt. Claude Richmond, Bucks Bn./Oxford & Bucks L.I. In Flanders „ 23. BARRETT, 2/Lt. Arthur Edward, 8(21)K.R.R.C. Near Sanctuary Wood „ „ BECKINGSALE, 2/Lt. John Edgar, 4/D.C.L.I. Near Ypres „ „ COLLEY, 2/Lt. Ernest Vincent,† 16/R. Fusiliers (Tank Corps) „ „ DUDLEY, 2/Lt. Herbert Edward, 9(16)Somerset L.I. Near Inverness Copse „ „ FOSTER, 2/Lt. Franklin James, R.F.C. „ „ MCCALL, 2/Lt. Archibald,† ✠ 4/K.O.S.B 3rd Battle of Ypres „ „ WRIGHT, 2/Lt. Walter Whitmore, R.G.A. In Belgium „ 24. BOURDILLON, Major Thomas Louis, ✠ 8/K.R.R.C. Near Sanctuary Wood „ „ DALE Pte. Owen Brownlow, 1/Artists Oppy Wood „ „ WILLS, Pte. Cuthbert Hugh Clement, 1/Artists Oppy Wood „ 25. JONES, 2/Lt. Reginald Rees, D.S.O., 1/Welsh Guards Near Langemarcke „ „ LEWIS, Pte. David,† 1/Artists Oppy Wood (July 28) „ „ POCOCK, 2/Lt. Raglan Lionel Alfred, 8/East Lancashire Near Wytschaete „ 27. BEAVON, 2/Lt. Donald James, 4/Gloucester „ „ HADLEY, 2/Lt. Ernest Sydney, 4/Gloucester „ „ HEMMING, 2/Lt. Jesse Clifford, 8/Worcester „ „ TURNER, 2/Lt. William Ernest, 7/Worcester Near St. Julian „ 30. BAKER, 2/Lt. Herbert Norman, 1/Herts (2/Nigerian R.) d. Wuranzi, E. Africa „ 31. FORSYTH, 2/Lt. James Carson, 1/Worcester „ „ MASTERS, 2/Lt. Charles William, 5(8)R. Fusiliers Near Monchy Sept. 2. LARCOMBE, 2/Lt. Harry Reginald R., 6/R. Fusiliers At Dover „ 4. BARBER, Capt. Bradley King Bell, 1/Northumb. Fus. (R.F.C.) „ „ WIGHTMAN, 2/Lt. John Francis, R.F.C. Near Bapaume „ 6. BIRD, 2/Lt. Arthur Leonard, 5/R. Warwick Near Wieltje „ „ PROCTOR, Lieut. George Henry Vincent, 8/Lancashire Fus. Near Westhoek „ „ RUSHMORE, 2/Lt. Ernest Reginald, 4(11)Lancashire Fus. Near Westhoek „ 13. HILL, 2/Lt. Alfred, 5/N Stafford „ 14. BRIGGS, 2/Lt. William Lonsdale,† 1/R. Lancaster (Lancs. Fus.) In Belgium „ „ GENT, 2/Lt. George Edward, R.F.A. 3rd Battle of Ypres „ 15. ALBURY, 2/Lt. Norman Howard, R.F.C. In France „ „ DANN, 2/Lt. Henry Norman Groves, R.F.C. Near St. Omer „ „ MOORE, 2/Lt. Kenneth James, 3(11)Essex Near Loos „ „ PALMER, 2/Lt. William Samuel Hudson, R.F.C. Accident „ 16. HUMPHRIES, 2/Lt. Leslie Glendower, R.F.C. Near Ypres „ „ LASCELLES, Pte. Richard Mark, 1/Artists Oppy Wood „ 19. CROCKER, Lieut. Joseph, 5/West Riding In France „ „ WILLIAMS, 2/Lt. Maxwell Henry, 17/London „ „ WILLIAMS, 2/Lt. William James, ✠ 16/R. Welch Fus. Near Erquinghem, Lys „ 20. ADAMS, 2/Lt. Arthur Marston,† ✠ 9/Liverpool In Flanders „ „ ADAMS, 2/Lt. Caleb Henry, 10/R. West Surrey 3rd Battle of Ypres „ „ EDWARDS, 2/Lt. Griffith Oliver, ✠ 11/Northumb. Fusiliers „ „ FULLER, 2/Lt. Ernest Paget, 4/R. West Surrey „ „ GREEVES, 2/Lt. Arthur F. Wellesley,† 8/North Stafford 3rd Battle of Ypres „ „ HUGH-JONES, Capt. Kenneth Herbert, 12/Rifle Brigade Near Langemarcke „ „ JONES, 2/Lt. Llewellyn Price, 9/Welch Near the Menin Road „ „ MATTHEWS, 2/Lt. Richard Malcolm, 9/Yorks „ „ OATES, 2/Lt. Herbert Prudent, 5/Liverpool Near the Menin Road „ „ THOMAS, 2/Lt. Lionel G. Theophilus, 5/Welch (M.G.C.) Near the Menin Road „ „ WARD, 2/Lt. Dudley Theophilus, 5/London Near Langemarcke „ „ WILLIAMS, Lieut. Francis Stanley, 17(8)Notts & Derby 3rd Battle of Ypres „ 21. BRACEWELL, 2/Lt. Harry, 17/Notts & Derby 3rd Battle of Ypres „ „ CAVE, 2/Lt. Joseph,† 11/West Yorks 3rd Battle of Ypres „ „ LOW, Pte. Howard St. John, 1/Artists Died „ 22. WILDE, Pte. Charles, 1/Artists Oppy Wood (17th) „ 23. GARVIN, 2/Lt. William Miles, 1/Essex „ „ MCGIBBON, 2/Lt. William Patrick, 4/Durham L.I. 3rd Battle of Ypres „ 25. CHARMAN, 2/Lt. John Ewart,† 4/R. Sussex (P.O.W.) „ „ CROOK, Capt. Leslie Arthur, ✠ 2/R. West Surrey „ „ RAPLEY, 2/Lt. William Godfrey, 1/Middlesex „ „ WORSTENHOLME, 2/Lt. John, R.F.C. „ 26. BATCHELOR, 2/Lt. Edward, 24/London In Belgium „ „ MORGAN, 2/Lt. Daniel Phillips, 1/Worcester In France „ „ RATHBONE, 2/Lt. Thomas Ford, 5/N. Stafford „ „ ROBERTS, 2/Lt. Gavern Brooke, R.F.C. „ „ THOMPSON, 2/Lt. Harold Victor, R.F.C. „ „ WOOD, 2/Lt. Edwin Leonard, 3(1)R. Scots Fusiliers Near Zonnebeke „ 27. BARBER, Lieut. John, 4/Essex (R.E.) „ „ BARRATT, 2/Lt. John Leslie, 13/Liverpool Near Zonnebeke „ 28. BRAND, 2/Lt. Percy Alfred E., 12/Rifle Brigade Near Langemarcke „ „ BROADHURST, 2/Lt. Thomas Clifford, R.F.C. Accident at Catterick „ „ HOOD, 2/Lt. Ronald Paton, R.F.C. Near Wingles „ 30. WEBBERLEY, 2/Lt. Reginald Selwyn,† 1/North Stafford Near Broodstein (28th) Oct. 4. BARNES, 2/Lt. Arthur Randall, 3/Somerset L.I. „ „ BALL, Capt. Leslie Alfred, 10/Middlesex „ „ BAYNE, Lieut. Edward Gordon, 2/East Surrey „ „ CRANE, 2/Lt. Reginald Hooper, 1/East Yorks Near Polygon Wood „ „ CROALL, Capt. John James, 5/R. Scots Fus. (R. Warwick) Near Poelcapelle „ „ DANIEL, 2/Lt. Archibald Morris, 1/R. West Kent Near Broodseinde „ „ GREGORY, 2/Lt. Percy John, 12/Northumberland Fus. Near Passchendaele „ „ HEYWOOD, 2/Lt. Albert Bertine, 10/Yorkshire L.I. Near Reutel „ „ JONES, Capt. Lawrence, 2/East Surrey Near Polygon Wood „ „ LYONS, 2/Lt. Edward Thomas, 1/East Lancashire In Flanders „ „ MARTIN, 2/Lt. Charles Stanley, 6/Leicester Near Ypres „ „ PERRIN, 2/Lt. Alfred John, 10/Yorkshire L.I. Near Reutel „ „ PHILLIPS, 2/Lt. Mark Hibbert, 4(1) South Stafford Near Passchendaele „ „ RAE, 2/Lt. James, 2/Seaforth Highlanders „ „ ROWLAND, Lieut. Maurice, 10/Yorkshire L.I. Near Reutel(Accident) „ „ TARBET, 2/Lt. Victor, 4/Devon Near Polygon Wood „ 5. NASH, 2/Lt. Philip Geoffrey, 21/Manchester Near Passchendaele „ „ PARKES, Capt. Theodore David, 1/South Stafford Near Passchendaele „ 7. GREW, 2/Lt. Walter Ernest, 16/R. Warwick Near Ypres „ „ YOUNG, 2/Lt. Leslie Duncan, 7/Manchester Near Passchendaele „ 8. LONG, 2/Lt. John Thomas, R.F.C. Accident near Bailleul „ „ WATTSON, 2/Lt. Cyril Benson, R.F.C. „ 9. AINSWORTH, 2/Lt. Herbert Green, 9/Manchester „ „ BAXTER, 2/Lt. Gerald William, 10/Manchester Near Passchendaele „ „ BEACHAM, 2/Lt. Cecil James, 8/Worcester Near Ypres „ „ BOSWELL, 2/Lt. Claude Oliver, 5/East Lancashire In Belgium „ „ CHAPMAN, 2/Lt. Henry Randal, 10/Manchester „ „ CRANMER, 2/Lt. Guy Patterson, 5/Yorkshire L.I. „ „ FANSHAWE, 2/Lt. Harvey Vernon, 1/Irish Guards Near Passchendaele „ „ FERRIS, 2/Lt. Henry Norman, 4/Gloucester „ „ GLASS, 2/Lt. Leonard George, 2/Lancashire Fusiliers „ „ HAMPSHIRE, 2/Lt. Stanley, 4/East Lancashire Near Passchendaele „ „ MOTTERSHALL, 2/Lt. Herbert Stanley, 3/Manchester Near Zonnebeke „ „ QUARTERMAN, 2/Lt. Percy Harold, 23/London Near Passchendaele „ „ SHARPE, 2/Lt. William Dalton Colombo, 1/Norfolk „ „ SPEIGHT, Lieut. James Leslie,† 6/West Yorks „ „ STORM, Capt. William George, ✠ 5/York & Lancaster „ „ TETLEY, Capt. John Charles Dodsworth, 3/Grenadier Gds. Nr. Houlthurst Forest „ „ TWEEDY, Lieut. Charles Francis, 5/Lancashire Fusiliers Near Passchendaele „ „ TYRRELL, 2/Lt. Leonard Collin, 5/West Yorks „ „ WELLS, 2/Lt. Alfred Langton, 1/Irish Guards Near Passchendaele „ „ WILLIAMSON, 2/Lt. Gerald Coutts, 4/Essex Near Poelcapelle „ 10. [17]CROW, Pte. (late Capt. L.N. Lancs.) Arthur Arnold, Essex „ „ GREENHILL, 2/Lt. Frederick Wm. Ridge, 3/Grenadier Gds. Near Poelcapelle „ „ RILEY, 2/Lt. Paul, 8/Lancashire Fusiliers Near Ypres „ 11. ARNOLD, 2/Lt. Thomas Sorrell Dight,† 3/E. Surrey (Lancs. Fus.) Zonnebeke (9th) „ „ MILNE, 2/Lt. John Archibald Dickie, 1/Scots Guards Near Houlthurst Forest „ „ ROPER, 2/Lt. William Horace Stanley, 3/Grenadier Gds Near Houlthurst Forest „ 12. BRENCHLEY, 2/Lt. John, ✠ 4/Coldstream Guards Near Houlthurst Forest „ „ FEARN, 2/Lt. Herbert, 8/East Surrey Near Poelcapelle „ „ HICKS, 2/Lt. Harry Ronald, R.F.C. „ „ MICHELL, 2/Lt. Arthur Charles, 7/R. West Kent Near Passchendaele „ „ PEARCE, 2/Lt. Norman, 1/R. Lancaster Near Passchendaele „ „ SIDEY, 2/Lt. William Hepburn,† R.G.A. „ 13. BARKER, 2/Lt. Frederick Ernest, 10/West Yorks „ „ COLE, 2/Lt. Cecil Clarke,† R.G.A. „ „ CRYER, 2/Lt. Harold James, R.F.C. „ „ ELVIN, 2/Lt. Arthur George, 4/Suffolk Died „ „ SHUTE, 2/Lt. George Francis, 4/Gloucester Died (P.O.W.) „ „ TIGAR, 2/Lt. Geoffrey Herbert, 6/R. Bucks Near Poelcapelle „ 14. WARR, 2/Lt. Thomas Edward,† 6/Dorset „ 15. ABLETT, 2/Lt. Leslie Wallace, 11/Northumberland Fusiliers Near Reutel „ 17. FROST, Capt. Alan, 1/Artists (M.G.C.) In East Africa „ „ STANLEY, 2/Lt. Sidney Edgar, R.F.C. Died „ 18. HEARN, 2/Lt. Leonard Webb, 6/D.C.L.I. „ „ MICHELSON, 2/Lt. Arthur Conrad, R.F.A. Near Gravenstafel „ 23. LEWIS, 2/Lt. Harold Lockwood, 24/Northumberland Fus. Near Poelcapelle „ 26. BARTON, 2/Lt. Clarence Henry, R.F.C. Near Gheluvelt „ „ BONNET, Lieut. Ernest Charles, Royal Marines Near Passchendaele „ „ BROCK, 2/Lt. Algernon Bertram,† 9/Devon Near Gheluvelt „ „ MARVIN, 2/Lt. Henry Leslie, R.F.C. Ypres „ „ PARK, 2/Lt. Herbert Sidney, 1/Border „ „ SHAW, Lieut. Philip, 6/Northumberland Fusiliers „ „ WALLACE, 2/Lt. George Douglas, 21/Manchester In Belgium „ 27. BENTON, 2/Lt. Sydney, 3(1)Norfolk In Belgium „ „ LEWIS, 2/Lt. Thomas William,† 1/R. Welch Fusiliers „ „ VALIANT, 2/Lt. James,† 7/R. Welch Fusiliers In Palestine „ 28. BRYANS, Lieut. John,† 5/Loyal North Lancashire „ „ HARDMAN, Lieut. William Frederick K. ✠ R.E. Near Zonnebeke „ „ KING, C.-S.-M. Charles William Wykeham, 1/Artists Near Passchendaele „ „ RETFORD, Pte. Harry Hector, 1/Artists Near Passchendaele „ 29. HUNT, Pte. George Albert, 1/Artists Near Passchendaele „ „ WOOD, Sgt. Frederick Raymon, 1/Artists Near Passchendaele „ „ WRIGHT, Pte. Thomas Alfred,† 1/Artists Near Passchendaele „ 30. BALL, Capt. Arthur Hugh, ✠ R.G.A. Near Passchendaele „ „ DUNCAN, 2/Lt. Philip Courtenay, 8/London Near Ypres „ „ WAKEMAN, Lieut. Philip Trevor, 5/R. Warwick (R.F.C). In France

Oct. 30. Officers, N.C.Os. and Men, 1/Artists, killed in action or died of wounds received in attack on Passchendaele.

BARE, Capt. Arnold Edwin, M.V.O. CHETWOOD, Capt. Ernest Stanley DICKINSON, Capt. Rev. Harry, C.F. (R.A.C.D. attached) HASLAM, Lieut. James HOWE, 2/Lt. Arnold Ewart WILLIAMS, Capt. Gordon, R.V.M.

ABURN, Pte. Edward Mark ADAMS, Cpl. Leslie Robert ALDOUS, Pte. Harold Edward ALEXANDER, Pte. Thomas Henry ALLUM, Pte. John AMOS, Pte. Alfred Reginald ANDERSON, Pte. Henry Campbell ANTILL, L/Cpl. Thomas Tabrah ARMES, Pte. Frederick William ASHBY, Pte. William Ewart ASHFORD, Pte. Reginald Edwin BAILEY, L/Cpl. John Arthur BAKER, Pte. Frank Farmer BARCLAY, L/Cpl. Robert Herman BARKER, Pte. Ernest BARNACLE, Pte. Herbert Frederick BAUGH, Pte. Arthur William BEARNE, L/Cpl. Aubrey Duncan BELL, L/Cpl. Samuel Frederick BENBOW, Pte. John Henry BILLINGTON, Pte. George BOWEN-ROWLANDS, Pte. Cyril Francis Wogan BROWN, L/Cpl. Harold Burgess BROWN, Pte. Walter Ralfe BRUNT, Pte. Edgar BUTLER, Pte. Ottiwell Hastings Stanhope BRYNE, L/Cpl. Paul Stanislaus CALDER, Pte. Gilbert James CHAPMAN, L/Cpl. Robert Leonard CHISHOLM, Pte. Douglas Wilson CHITTY, Pte. Alfred Charles COLBORNE, Pte. Reginald COMMON, L/Cpl. Thomas CONINGSBY, Pte. Herbert Arthur COX, Pte. George Percy Linford CRAWFORD, Pte. Ernest George CROWDER, Pte. Robert Ashley CUMMINGS, Pte. Alexander Gordon DALZIEL, Sgt. Thomas DAVIS, Pte. Jeffery Osborn DAWES, Pte. Harold Henry DAWS, Sgt. Arthur DIXON, Pte. Clement Arthur EDWARDS, Pte. Harry EGERTON, Pte. John Howard EVERETT, Pte. Stanley FARR, Pte. Frederick James FENNER, Pte. Percy Geddes FISK, Pte. Herbert Hemming FLINDERS, Pte. John James FORDE, Pte. James Herbert FREAKER, Sgt. Allan Lionel GERRARD, L/Cpl. Frederick William GETHING, Pte. Stanley GODSON, Pte. Stanley Frederick Thomas GOODING, Pte. Richard John GRACE, Cpl. William Henry GREEN, Pte. Arthur Bowden HAMMOND, Pte. Lionel Goodesham HARTLEY, L/Cpl. William Cecil HAY, Pte. Robert McDonald HAYDON, Pte. Frederick William HENDERSON, Pte. Ernest Spring HENLEY, Pte. Frank James HERON, Pte. Victor Hampden HEWITT, Pte. Alexander Horn HILL, Pte. Joseph Alfred HORROCKS, Pte. James George HOUSDEN, L/Cpl. Arthur Thomas HUMPLEBY, Pte. Ernest Stuart HUTT, Pte. Hugh Richard JACKSON, Sgt. Kenneth Stuart JEFFERSON, Pte. Henry JOHNSON, L/Cpl. Charles Eric JOHNSTON, Pte. Duncan Charles Bain JOHNSTON, Pte. William KEILY, Pte. Robert Edward KELLY, Pte. Cecil Urban Fleetwood KENNETT, L/Cpl. Percy William KERRIDGE, Pte. Charles Duncan KING, Pte. James William LAFFORD, Sgt. Wilfred John LLEWELLYN, Pte. Thomas George MALSOM, Pte. Frederick George MANBY, Cpl. Cyril John MASKREY, Pte. Harold MAUDSLEY, Cpl. Harry Dean MCLAREN, Pte. Andrew Charles MERTENS, Pte. Edgar Herbert MESSERVY, L/Sgt. Edmund Sydney MILLER, Pte. William Erin MILLS, Pte. Leonard George Edwin MILNE, L/Cpl. Norman MOORE, Pte. Joseph Arthur MOORE, Pte. Reginald Frank MORRIS, L/Cpl. James Outram MOSS, Pte. Montague Alfred MOUNTCASTLE, Pte. Herbert William MURPHY, Pte. George Maurice MURRAY, Pte. Edward Frank NOEL, Pte. Henry William Edgar O’DONOGHUE, L/Cpl. Dennis Alfred O’DONOGHUE, L/Cpl. Reginald Charles ONGLEY, Pte. Reginald Douglas PALMER, L/Cpl. Edward Durcarel PARADISE, Pte. John PEERLESS, Pte. Charles Leonard PERKINS, Pte. William Edward PHILLIPS, Sgt. Norman PHILLIPS, L/Cpl. William Henry PRIESTLY, L/Cpl. Donald Lacey PURNELL, Pte. Stanley REAM, Pte. Norman Scholes REDMAN, Pte. Claude Stansfield RENSHAW, Pte. Eric Glyn SHARMAN, Pte. Bertie Thomas SHEA, Pte. William Devereux SORRELL, Pte. Clarence Edward SPENCER, Pte. Edwin Dowsing SPRINGTHORPE, Pte. William Francis STAINES, Pte. William James STURGES, Pte. Montague Edgar TAYLOR, Cpl. Philip Herbert TRENBATH, Pte. Frederick Taylor TULLY, Cpl. Patrick Joseph WALKER, Pte. Thomas Foskett WEAVILL, Pte. Edward Kilner WHICHELOW, Pte. Thomas WILDSMITH, Pte. George Frederick WILKINS, Pte. Sidney Ernest WILLCOX, Pte. Alfred Octavius WILLIAMS, Pte. Harry Percy Garrons WILLIAMS, Sgt. Henry Bancroft WILLIAMS, Pte. Thomas Howard WRIGHT, Cpl. Ernest William†

Oct. 31. FOARD, Pte. Basil Horace, 1/Artists Passchendaele „ „ HODGE, 2/Lt. Frederick George, 21/London Near Beersheba „ „ MORSE, 2/Lt. Gerald Ernest, 4/R. Welch Fusiliers (R.F.C.) Accident Nov. 1. ESSEX, Pte. Richard Allister York,† 1/Artists Passchendaele „ „ SINGER, Pte. John Marshall Laing,† 1/Artists Passchendaele „ 2. BELL, 2/Lt. Robert James, 3(4)Northampton Near Gaza „ „ PICKERING, 2/Lt. George Anthony Raymond, 3(4)Northampton Near Gaza „ „ TAYLOR, 2/Lt. George Thomas, 7/Essex „ „ WILSON, Pte. James Henry,† 1/Artists Passchendaele „ 3. CUNNINGHAM, Pte. Virden Edward Barry,† 1/Artists Passchendaele (Oct. 30) „ „ WILLIAMS, 2/Lt. Arthur Jones, 4/Welch In Palestine „ 4. BISPHAM, 2/Lt. David Charles, R.F.C. Accident „ „ NIVEN, 2/Lt. Alan Scott, R. Lancaster (9/Yorkshire L.I.) Passchendaele „ 5. BROWN, 2/Lt. Herbert James, 7/R. Welch Fusiliers Tel-el-Kulweilfeh, Palestine „ „ HUNTER, 2/Lt. Harry,† R.F.C. „ „ WOOD, L/Cpl. Charles Bertram,† 1/Artists Passchendaele „ 6. HAMILTON, Capt. Claude William, 10/K.R R.C. (R.G.A.) Passchendaele „ „ LAIDLAW, Capt. James Clelland, 3/Scottish Rifles (Border) Passchendaele „ „ MALLALIEU, 2/Lt. Joseph,† 6/West Riding Wounded May 24 „ „ RICHARDSON, 2/Lt. Robert Harold, 18/London Near Dickebusch „ „ TAYLOR, Major Bruce Mitchell, D.S.O., ✠✠ 1/D.C.L.I. „ 7. DYKE, 2/Lt. Cyril John, 24/London Tel-el-Sheria, Syria „ „ STERNDALE-BENNETT, Cdr. Walter, D.S.O., R.N. Div., R.N.V.R. Passchendaele „ 8. LIVOCK, Lieut. Eric Stuart, 4/R. West Surrey (R.F.C.) Near Ypres „ 10. BULLOCK, Pte. Alec Stuart,† 1/Artists Passchendaele (1st) „ „ DAVIES, 2/Lt. Harry Harding, 3/S. Wales Borderers „ „ TAYLOR, Pte. Francis Lawrie Vincent, Artists Died „ „ WALKER, 2/Lt. Gordon Henry, 6/Northampton Near Houlthurst Forest „ 11. COATS, 2/Lt. William Evans,† 17/R. Scots Passchendaele (Oct. 24) „ „ HEWITSON, 2/Lt. John, 23/Northumberland Fusiliers „ „ MILLS, 2/Lt. Kenneth le Gaye, R.F.C. „ „ WEST, 2/Lt. Mortimer Sackville, R.F.C. Accident in France „ „ WOOD, Lieut. Walter Bertram, 8/Hampshire (R.F.C.) Over Ilford „ 12. LOVELL, 2/Lt. Edward Cator, 5/Lancashire Fusiliers Near Zonnebeke „ „ SYMONDS, 2/Lt. Spencer Leslie Hatton, R.F.C. In France „ 13. THOMAS, Pte. Robert James,† 1/Artists Wounded 10th „ 14. DEANE, Lieut. Arthur Reginald,† 5/Sussex Passchendaele (13th) „ 15. BARNETT, 2/Lt. William Augustus, R.F.C. Near Ypres „ 16. GIRARD, 2/Lt. Geoffrey Marcus Erskine, 7/Leinster Accident „ 18. COLES, 2/Lt. Herbert, 5/Rifle Brigade „ „ MABEY, Capt. John Hume,† 23/London Tel-el-Sheria (7th) „ 19. STURROCK, Pte. George Holmes,† 1/Artists Passchendaele (Oct. 30) „ 20. ADDIE, 2/Lt. Robert Leatham, 5/Lancashire Fusiliers Battle of Cambrai „ „ APPS, 2/Lt. Jack Harry Mason, 1/Northumb. Fusiliers Near Bourlon Wood „ „ FRASER, 2/Lt. Eldred Leslie, Tank Corps Near Ribecourt „ „ HOWE, Capt. Claude Arthur, 4/R. Welch Fusiliers „ „ JONES, Lieut. Cyril Gordon, 9/Norfolk Battle of Cambrai „ „ PAUL, 2/Lt. Herbert James, 12/K.R.R.C.Battle of Cambrai „ „ SMITH, Lieut. William Travers, 4/R. Warwick (R.E.) Near Croisilles „ „ WICKETT, 2/Lt. Thomas Penberthy,† 5/R. Berks Battle of Cambrai „ 21. WILSON, Pte. Charles Tillotson,† 1/Artists Passchendaele (Oct. 30) „ 22. BROOKES, 2/Lt. Percy, 6/Cheshire Near Gheluvelt „ 23. COLLIS, L/Cpl. Albert Brandreth,† 1/Artists Passchendaele (Oct. 30) „ „ GREEN, 2/Lt. Joseph George Airey, Tank Corps Battle of Cambrai „ „ HANAFY, 2/Lt. Sydney Reginald, R.F.C. Battle of Cambrai „ „ HANNAFORD, 2/Lt. William Alan, 3(5)Somerset L.I. In Palestine „ „ HOWELLS, 2/Lt. George James, R.F.C. Near Cambrai „ „ LEAROYD, 2/Lt. Ernest Smith, 20/Middlesex „ 24. BAILEY, 2/Lt. Hubert Percy Andrew, 17/Welch Near Bourlon Wood „ „ MONAGHAN, Capt. Denis Lawrence, Tank Corps Near Bourlon Wood „ „ THOMAS, 2/Lt. Reginald Ivor Victor Charles, 3/S. Wales Bdrs. „ 25. FILMER, 2/Lt. Vivian Reginald Royal, 2/Dragoons Battle of Cambrai „ „ THOMAS, 2/Lt. Tudor, 19/R. Welch Fusiliers „ 27. HARRISON, Lieut. Charles Geoffrey, 4/York & Lancaster „ „ HUGHES, 2/Lt. George William Victor, 5/Yorkshire L.I. „ „ SUTTON, 2/Lt. Geoffrey Alfred, 3/R. Irish Rifles Near Bourlon Wood „ 28. BELL, 2/Lt. Cecil Charles, 16/Lancashire Fusiliers „ „ DAVIES, 2/Lt. John Rhys,† 23/London „ „ MANN, 2/Lt. William George, R.F.C. „ 29. JACOB, 2/Lt. Cecil Otway Reed, 2/Devon „ „ WARD, Capt. Harold Frederick, ✠✠ 2/East Surrey Near Zonnebeke „ 30. BULLMAN, 2/Lt. Haddon Robert Horsley, 3/R. West Kent (M.G.C.) Nr. Marcoing „ „ CAWSON, 2/Lt. George Adrian, R.F.C. „ „ GOLDS, Capt. Ingram Thomas, 7/East Surrey Near Gouzeaucourt „ „ HODGE, 2/Lt. Lionel Clifford, 6/R. West Kent „ „ LAING, Lieut. Ivan,✠ 2/Coldstream Guards Near Gouzeaucourt „ „ MARCHANT, 2/Lt. Charles Victor, 15/London Near Bourlon Wood „ „ MOLYNEUX, Capt. Eric Seymour, 1/Worcester Near Gouzeaucourt „ „ PRYKE, 2/Lt. Edgar, R.F.C. Accident in France „ „ SMART, Lieut. Edgar Herbert, 6/London „ „ WYKES, 2/Lt. Ernest Arthur Innes, 5/R. Berks Battle of Cambrai „ „ YATES, 2/Lt. Frederick, 2/Hampshire Dec. 2. GILLESPIE, Flt.-Sub-Lt. Leslie Herbert Guy, R.N.A.S. Drowned (Ægean Sea) „ „ ORRELL, 2/Lt. John Turton, R.F.C. „ 3. BENNETT, 2/Lt. George Arthur, 6/R. Warwick Battle of Cambrai „ „ BINER, 2/Lt. Frank Armden, R.F.C. In France „ „ DAWSON, 2/Lt. Wilfred Leedham, 6/R. Warwick Near La Vacquerie „ „ KEIGHLY, 2/Lt. Lindon Rayner,† 4/R. Lancaster „ „ WATSON, 2/Lt. Clifford Thomas,† 7/London „ 4. GIBBINS, Capt. Roland Bevington, 8/R. Warwick Battle of Cambrai „ „ SPENCER, Lieut. George, Artists (Rifle Brigade) „ „ WHYTE, 2/Lt. George Henry, R.F.C. In France „ 5. LAUGHTON, 2/Lt. Geoffrey, 26/Northumberland Fusiliers „ „ LEFROY, Major Tracy Edward, Artists (8/R. Warwick) Battle of Cambrai „ „ RUNNELS-MOSS, 2/Lt. Cyril Gower Vincent, R.F.C. Died „ 8. FENNER, 2/Lt. Alan Thomas, 3(6)North Stafford „ „ SUTHERLAND, 2/Lt. John Alexander, 24/London Capture of Jerusalem „ „ TOMS, Lieut. Stanley Muir,† 18/London Capture of Jerusalem „ 9. RICHMOND, Lieut. Hugh Bowten, 21/London In France „ 10. RUNDELL, Capt. Leslie Eric,† ✠✠ 7/London „ „ SMITH, 2/Lt. Frederick Herbert Corbitt Douglas, R.G.A. In France „ „ WRIGHT, 2/Lt. Alfred Kyrle Terrett.† 16/London In France „ 11. BYLES, Capt. Arthur Benzeville,† 2/Notts & Derby Near Marcoing „ 13. ALLCHIN, 2/Lt. Sidney Milton,† 3/R. West Kent (While P.O.W.) „ „ CORRY, 2/Lt. Frank Moring,† 8/Notts & Derby (R.F.C.) Near Ypres (12th) „ 17. GURNEY, 2/Lt. Kenneth Gerard,† 5/Gloucester (While P.O.W.) „ 18. RAWBONE, 2/Lt. Charles Robert, R.F.C. Accident in England „ „ SAGE, 2/Lt. Douglas Michael, R.F.C. „ 20. GRAY, 2/Lt. Eric Balfour, R.F.A. „ 21. BIRD, 2/Lt. John Woodall, Household Battalion Near Monchy, Arras „ 22. LITTLEBOY, Sub-Lt. Vernon Hatherton, R.N.A.S. Accident „ 23. BRAYDON, 2/Lt. Kevin, 18/London „ „ BUCKLEY, Capt. Joseph Michael, 9/Rifle Brigade Near Passchendaele „ 24. CAPPER, Capt. Ernest Raphael,† ✠ 3/Essex „ „ TAYLOR, 2/Lt. John Birley, 4/East Lancashire Near Bethune „ 25. HARVEY, 2/Lt. Robert George Bosworth, 5/Lincoln Near Cambrai „ „ MACDONALD, Pte. Ronald Francis Keith, Artists Died „ 27. JEPHSON, Lieut. Charles Mitchell W., 4/R. West Surrey In Palestine „ „ PATTISON, Capt. Robert, 10/London „ „ RIDPATH, Lieut. Frederick Cecil Lacey, 4/R. West Surrey In Palestine „ 28. PAUL, Capt. Edgar Newton, 6/K.R.R.C. Near Cambrai „ „ ROGERS, 2/Lt. Cecil Walter,† 7/R. West Surrey

Dec. 30. Officers, N.C.Os. and Men, 1/Artists, killed in action or died of wounds received at Welsh Ridge, Cambrai, on this date.

ENGLISH, 2/Lt. Alfred Cecil GODFREY, 2/Lt. Stephen Mervyn GROOM, Lieut. Cyril LIGHTFOOT, 2/Lt. Francis Bertram SALISBURY, 2/Lt. Walter Frederick† SHINNER, Lieut. William Goodwin Blake† (d. Nov. 2)

AMOORE, Pte. Ralph Hannam† CLELAND, Pte. Alan Ian Henry CRAMOND, Pte. William† DEAN, Sgt. Alfred Henry DEAN, Sgt. Louis Sandbach DEWEY, Sgt. Francis Cecil DYSON, Pte. Gamm GARE, L/Sgt. John Henry GOLLE, Cpl. Claude Victor HOLLYMAN, Pte. William Henry HUMPHREY, Pte. Harold George JARVIS, Pte. David Frederick Charles JUMP, Pte. Stanley LE Bas, Pte. Albert Olavasia LEY, Pte. John William MARTIN, Pte. Alfred Edgar NEILL, Pte. Robert NORRIS, Pte. Robert O’VASTON, Pte. Adalia Daniel PAINE, Pte. James Horace PARSONS, Pte. Charles Warden† (d. 31st) PHILLIPS, Pte. George Edward PRESSNELL, Pte. Charles Edgar PULFORD, Pte. John Charles SCHOFIELD, Pte. James Leach SIMPSON, Pte. James Arthur STAPLETON, L/Cpl. Walter Richard TAYLOR, L/Cpl. Douglas Clifton THORP, Pte. Albert Ernest TREVENEN, Pte. Samuel TURPIN, Pte. Walter Frank WOODHEAD, Pte. Frederick Gordon† (d. 31st)

Dec. 31. MEASURES, Capt. Percy, 5/Leicester Near La Bassée

1918.

1918. Jan. 1. MEW, Pte. Ronald,† 1/Artists Welsh Ridge (Dec. 30) „ „ POLLOCK, Pte. John,† 1/Artists Welsh Ridge (Dec. 30) „ „ WILLIAMSON, 2/Lt. Gerald Douglas, R.F.C. „ 2. ALLEN, Pte. Lionel Edward,† 1/Artists Welsh Ridge (Dec. 30) „ 3. DAVIS, Pte. Sidney James George,† 1/Artists Welsh Ridge (Dec. 30) „ 4. BUTT, 2/Lt. Alfred, 10/Bedford (R.F.C.) Near Djenin, Palestine „ „ WOODHEAD, L/Cpl. Frederick Gordon,† 1/Artists Cambrai „ 5. BROWN, Pte. Alfred Hughes,† 1/Artists Welsh Ridge (Dec. 30) „ 6. REEDER, Capt. Robert, 10/Manchester In France „ „ RATA, Sgt. Samuel,† 1/Artists Welsh Ridge (Dec. 30) „ 9. BECK, Pte. Jack, 1/Artists Died „ 13. BALFOUR, 2/Lt. Alan Scott, R.F.A. (R.F.C.) „ 17. STURT, Lieut. Humphrey Morriston, 8/Lancashire Fusiliers Died „ „ THOMPSON, Pte. Sidney Reginald,† 1/Artists Welsh Ridge „ 18. FENN-SMITH, 2/Lt. Warren Kemp, R.F.C. In France „ „ STEVENS, 2/Lt. Gorham Venton, 5/Lincoln Died „ 22. PAUL, 2/Lt. Arthur Reginald, R.F.C. „ 25. SMALLWOOD, 2/Lt. William Spencer, R.F.C. „ 31. DALE, Lieut. Robert Jacomb Norris, 9/Manchester (R.F.C.) Feb. 1. EDEY, 2/Lt. William John, 1/Essex Near Wieltje „ 2. LOCK, 2/Lt. James Palmer,† R.F.A. „ „ QUAIL 2/Lt. Henry Charles, R.E. „ 4. DEDMAN, Lieut. William Albert, 8/West Yorks Died in France „ 5. HUGHES, Lieut. Thomas McKinney, 2/K.R.R.C. (R.F.C.) „ 6. GREENE, Sub-Lt. David Wilson,† R.N.V.R. „ 9. WINTER, Flt.-Comd. Rupert Randolph, R.N.A.S. „ 11. SHARP, 2/Lt. Matthew, ✠ 7/London Near Arras „ 13. DAWE, Capt. Sydney Charles, ✠ 5/Lincoln Accident „ 15. DUNCAN, 2/Lt. James Athol Gordon, R.F.C. Accident at Montrose „ „ TALL, 2/Lt. John Jeffrey, 4/Devon In France „ 17. EVANS, 2/Lt. Francis Bernard, R.F.C. Accident at Sedgeford „ 18. WHITEHEAD, 2/Lt. Eric Wilfred, R.F.C. Accident „ 19. MALCOLM, Lieut. Kenneth James, 20/London Near Jerusalem „ „ WEATHERLEY, Lieut. Laurence Edwin M., 20/London Near Jerusalem „ „ WILSON, 2/Lt. Humphrey Hamilton, R.F.C. In France „ 20. BUNNEY, Pte. Vincent Henry, 1/Artists Highland Ridge, Marcoing „ 21. HARGREAVES, 2/Lt. Willoughby Frankland, R.F.C. Accident „ 23. ROBERTS, 2/Lt. Lawrie Paterson, R.F.C. In France „ 28. HOWELLS, 2/Lt. George Davey, 1/Monmouth (15/Cheshire) Langemarcke „ „ PURSER, 2/Lt. Norman Frederick, R.F.C. Mar. 3. ELLIS, 2/Lt. Frederick William, 13/London Near Arras „ 5. FEAR, 2/Lt. Robert S.,† /Worcester (R.F.C.) In France „ 8. FERGUSON, Pte. Bernard Vincent, 1/Artists Passchendaele (Oct. 26) „ „ HEWITT, Pte. Guy Stevenson, 1/Artists Highland Ridge „ „ WARREN, 2/Lt. Ivan John,† 3(1)Gloucester Near Furnes „ 9. BYRNE, 2/Lt. Thomas Edmund, 1/Welsh Guards „ 10. FRANCIS, 2/Lt. William George, R.F.C. Near Treviso, Italy „ 11. IKIN, 2/Lt. Alfred Edward, R.F.C. Near Auchel „ „ KITCHEN, Cpl. Arthur, Artists „ 13. ALLEN, 2/Lt. Cyrus, R.F.C. „ 15. CRANE, 2/Lt. Lancelot, R.G.A. Died „ 17. SMITH, 2/Lt. Herbert Dudley, 7/Lancashire Fusiliers Near Hargicourt „ „ VAUGHAN, Lieut. Francis Seymour, 5/R. West Kent (R.F.C.) Near Salonika „ 18. TILBURY, 2/Lt. Robert William, R.F.C. Died „ 21. ADAMS, 2/Lt. Arthur Charles Henry, 5(8)Worcester Near St. Quentin „ „ BASSETT, Lieut. Geoffrey Edward, R.A.S.C. (Ox. & Bucks L.I.) „ „ BATTOCK, Lieut. Thomas William, 5/East Lancashire Near Hesbecourt „ „ BEGG, Capt. Arthur, 4/Norfolk Died „ „ BOYCOTT, Lieut. Harold Charlton, 4/Coldstream Guards Near Arras „ „ CAREFULL, Capt. John Holt, 12/Liverpool „ „ CARMICHAEL, 2/Lt. Gilbert, 10/ Manchester Near St. Quentin „ „ CATTERALL, Lieut. Albert, 7/Notts & Derby „ „ CHAPLIN, Lieut. Sydney Stanger, 5/Manchester „ „ CLAYTON, Capt. Arthur Oliver, 2/Wiltshire L’Epine de Dallon „ „ COOK, 2/Lt. Horace Montague,† 7/London Near St. Quentin „ „ CROUCH, Capt. Frank Harris, 5/Lancashire Fusiliers „ „ FAWCETT, 2/Lt. Woodford, 5/Oxford & Bucks L.I. Near Essigny „ „ FELLOWES, 2/Lt. Cyril Walter, 3/N. Stafford „ „ GITTINGS, 2/Lt. Charles, 3(5)East Lancashire Near Hargicourt „ „ GREEN, 2/Lt. Arthur Fairbrother, 6/N. Stafford At Ecoust „ „ HAWKESWORTH, 2/Lt. Henry Charles H., ✠ 10/Essex Near La Fere „ „ JACKSON, 2/Lt. Stewart Spiers, ✠ 1(8)Worcester „ „ JERWOOD, Major John Hugh, ✠ 10/Durham L.I. (Somerset L.I.) „ „ NEWCOMBE, 2/Lt. John Carr, R. Engineers Near Morchies „ „ PRIME, 2/Lt. Arnold, 4/Manchester „ 22. BAKER, 2/Lt. Frank Vincent, 6/K.R.R.C. Near St. Quentin „ „ BROAD, Lieut. Walter Victor Mantach, 13/London „ „ CASE, Lieut. Geoffrey, 2/S. Lancashire „ „ CHAMBERS, 2/Lt. Philip Carlisle, Tank Corps Near Maricourt Wood „ „ EDGE, Lieut. Edward Holden,† 8/London Near Tergnier „ „ ELKINGTON, 2/Lt. Walter Henry, 3/Hampshire Near Peronne „ „ FRASER, 2/Lt. Charles Douglas, 3/London Near Tergnier „ „ HAMMOND, 2/Lt. Kenneth Lawton C., 23/Northumb. Fus. Near Croisilles „ „ LEE, Lieut. Frank Stanley, 13/Rifle Brigade Near Peronne „ „ LINTOTT, Lieut. Harry Chamen,† 5/London „ „ ROBBINS, Capt. Arthur Hodder, 7/R. Inniskg. Fusiliers Near St. Emilie „ „ ROYDS, Lieut. John Iltid, 1/Artists Near Havrincourt Wood „ „ THIRLBY, 2/Lt. Stuart Longston, 6/Leicester „ „ THOMSON, 2/Lt. George Vallance Bruce, 10/R. Scots „ „ WOOLNOUGH, Capt. Frederick Ullathorne,† 3/Dorset (6/Somerset L.I.) „ 23. AREND, 2/Lt. Ronald Sydney, 12/R. Scots „ „ BATCHELAR, 2/Lt. Robert Thomas, 7/R. West Surrey „ „ BROAD, 2/Lt. John Eric, 1/Hertford „ „ COCKBURN, 2/Lt. George Percival, 6/Suffolk Near Tergnier „ „ FRANCIS, 2/Lt. William Joseph, 5(11)Royal Fusiliers Near Jussy „ „ HAMMOND, Capt. Hugh Jerrold,† 2/Gloucester Salonika (18th) „ „ HUTTON, 2/Lt. Lorne de Hutton, M.G.C. Near Bufvillers „ „ LIDGETT, Lieut. John Cuthbert, 3/South Lancashire Near Ham „ „ MCILROY, Pte. James, 1/Artists Trescault „ „ MEDLAND, 2/Lt. James Edward Percy, Royal Engineers „ „ MORRALL, 2/Lt. John Bernard, 10/R. Warwick „ „ OWEN, Pte. Wilfred Ernest, 1/Artists Trescault „ „ SMITH, 2/Lt. Norman Havelock, 20/London Near Fins „ „ STEAD, 2/Lt. Horace Stuart, 3/Lancashire Fusiliers „ „ WALLEY, Lieut. John Clifford, 5/Leicester Near Epehy „ „ WRIGLEY, 2/Lt. Percy Bernard, R. Engineers „ 24. BAILEY, 2/Lt. Arnold, 8/R. Lancaster Near Arras „ „ BUCKLEY, Lieut. Sidney James, 5/South Stafford Haplincourt „ „ CHEVERTON, Major Thomas Bird, ✠ R.F.A. (T.F.) „ „ CLARK, 2/Lt. Ronald Hope,† 16/Rifle Brigade „ „ CUMNER, 2/Lt. Cyril William, 4/London „ „ DENT, 2/Lt. Reginald Teesdale, 6/Rifle Brigade Near Pargny, Somme „ „ ELEY, 2/Lt. Ralph Corban, 19/London „ „ GRAHAM, 2/Lt. Thomas Eric, ✠ 2/Scottish Rifles „ „ HADDOCK, 2/Lt. Joseph Henry, 14/R. Irish Rifles „ „ HAND, Pte. John William,† 1/Artists Ytres „ „ KIDD, Capt. Claud Bernard, ✠ 15/Cheshire Near Mericourt „ „ LAST, Capt. Ernest Reginald, ✠✠ 1/Liverpool „ „ MCKIE, 2/Lt. Eric, 6(11)K.R.R.C. Near Voyennes, Somme „ „ MATHESON, 2/Lt. Herbert, 13(15)London Near Le Cateau „ „ MAXWELL, Pte. John Humphrey, 1/Artists Ytres „ „ MOORHOUSE, Pte. Allen, 1/Artists Ytres „ „ MORGAN, Pte. James Roland, 1/Artists Ytres „ „ SIMPSON, L/Cpl. William Donovan, 1/Artists Ytres „ „ TERRY, Capt. Sidney Frederic, ✠ 1/Wilts Near Bapaume „ „ TINCKLER, Pte. Eric Harrison, 1/Artists Ytres „ „ WARD, Pte. Dudley Grant, 1/Artists Ytres „ 25. DAVIES, Pte. Geo. Edwin Carlton,† 1/Artists Ytres „ „ HILLIER, 2/Lt. Sidney Napier, 6/S. Wales Borderers Near Achiet-le-Grand „ 26. EVANS, Lieut. Hugh Elwyn, ✠ 5/Yorkshire Near Peronne „ „ GRELLIER, 2/Lt. Arthur Berteau, 7/Lancashire Fusiliers „ „ READING, 2/Lt. Vernon Jack, R.F.C. Combat over Parvillers „ „ SCOLDING, 2/Lt. George Henry, 5/Norfolk In France „ 27. ANCELL, L/Cpl. Horace, 1/Artists Aveluy Wood „ „ CLARKE, 2/Lt. Alfred Lord, 3/Lancashire Fusiliers „ „ FINNEMORE, 2/Lt. Henry James,† 7/R. Sussex (R.F.C.) „ „ HARVEY, Lieut. Douglas, 2/Grenadier Guards „ „ HENDRY, 2/Lt. Charles Arthur, 5(9) R. Fusiliers Near Aveluy Wood „ „ JACKSON, Pte. James Herbert, 1/Artists Near Albert „ „ MACKLIN, 2/Lt. David Harold, 5/Bedford „ „ MATTHEWS, 2/Lt. Joseph Henry, 5/R. Berks „ „ PAINE, Capt. George Gordon,† ✠ 2/R. Berks Near Aveluy Wood (26th) „ „ PENTECOST, 2/Lt. Charles Gordon, R.F.C. Near Amiens „ „ WILLIS, Lieut. Eric FitzGeorge, 1/Artists Near Albert „ 28. ADAMS, Sgt.-Inst. Arthur Cyril, 1/Artists In France „ „ CAMPKIN, 2/Lt. Reginald Ernest,† 4/London Near Oppy Wood „ „ DAVIES, 2/Lt. Evan Jones, 1/Welsh Guards Boiry-Becquerelle „ „ EDWARDS, Capt. William,† R.A.S.C. (Shropshire L.I.) „ „ FORBES, 2/Lt. Duncan, 13/R. Scots Near Monchy „ „ GOODCHILD, 2/Lt. Stewart John, 3/Shropshire L.I. Near Henin „ „ GROWSE, Capt. John Hartley,† 2/Northampton „ „ HUGO, Lieut. Reginald Graeff,† 11/Highland L.I. In France „ „ PARTINGTON, Capt. Leigh, 1/Northumberland Fusiliers „ „ ROSE, Lieut. Stewart Alan, 2/Northumberland Fusiliers „ „ SMITH, 2/Lt. George William, 8/R. Lancaster „ „ WELLS, 2/Lt. Maurice Godfrey, R.F.A. „ „ WOODHOUSE, 2/Lt. Percy Wilfred, R.F.C. „ 29. JONES, 2/Lt. Herbert Joaquim,† 4(7)R. Irish (While P.O.W.) „ „ MALEHAM, 2/Lt. Edgar Hubert,† 9/York & Lancaster „ „ PALMER, 2/Lt. Henry John, 5/D.C.L.I. Near Villers-Brettoneux „ „ POWELL, Pte. Philip George,† 1/Artists P.O.W. (Missing 25th) „ 30. CHANDLER, Capt. Cecil William, ✠ 8/R. Munster Fusiliers „ „ DUXBURY, Capt. Andrew Marshall, ✠ Bucks Bn./Ox. & Bucks L.I. „ „ HARDING, Pte. Stanley Whittall,† 1/Artists Wounded Nov. 3 „ „ LINDREA, 2/Lt. Wilfred George, 4/Gloucester Warfusse-Abancourt „ „ MARTIN, Lieut. Cyril Basnett, 21/London „ „ SERVICE, 2/Lt. George Brown, M.G.C. „ „ WHITWORTH, 2/Lt. Arthur Geo. Richard,† 19/Northumb. Fus. „ 31. PREEDY, 2/Lt. Lawrence Jack, 4(1)R. Warwick Near Arras Apr. 1. MULLANE, 2/Lt. Bernard Patrick,† 6(9)R. Fusiliers Wounded Mar. 26 „ „ OSBORN, 2/Lt. Edward Bertram,† 5/E. Lancs Hargicourt(Mar. 21) „ „ SMITH, L/Cpl. George Herbert,† 1/Artists Forceville „ 2. JOHNS, Pte. Thomas,† 1/Artists Forceville „ „ MOORE, 2/Lt. Jack Greville, R.A.F. Accident at Scampton „ 3. JAMIESON, 2/Lt. John, 9(16)Lancashire Fusiliers Near Arras „ 4. ANDREW, 2/Lt. Frank Douglas,† 7/Manchester Died in Bohain (Mar. 31) „ „ HALL, Capt. Albert Loader, 8/East Surrey Near Villers-Brettoneux „ „ NEWELL, Capt. Arthur Francis, 8/Rifle Brigade „ „ NICHOLLS, Capt. Henry King, 5/East Surrey Near Villers-Brettoneux „ „ PARKES, 2/Lt. Percy Reginald,† 18/London (While P.O.W.) „ 5. ASKEY, 2/Lt. Cecil Harry Leonard.† 3/Lincoln „ „ BOYER, 2/Lt. Ernest Alexander, 7/London Near Aveluy Wood „ „ EWEN, Lieut. Henry Spencer, ✠ 23/London „ „ FULLAGER, Sgt. Charles Ernest, 1/Artists Mesnil „ „ HOYLE, Pte. James William, 1/Artists Mesnil „ „ KEMBLE, Pte. Colin Stuart, 1/Artists Mesnil „ „ ROBERTSON, L/Cpl. David Whitelaw, 1/Artists Mesnil „ „ ROSE, 2/Lt. Eric William, ✠ 2/Lancashire Fusiliers Near Bucquoy „ 6. CORNWELL, Pte. William Henry Arthur,† 1/Artists Mesnil „ „ CROSIER, 2 Lt. Vernon Swann, 7/London (R. W. Surrey) Near Doullens (5th) „ „ HALLPIKE, 2/Lt. Christopher George, R.G.A. „ 9. BEAK, Lieut. Frank Leslie, R.F.A. „ „ BROOKE, 2/Lt. Leonard, ✠ 4/Loyal N. Lancashire Near Givenchy „ „ LEAVER, 2/Lt. Stanley Horace, 5(17)Middlesex Near Sailly-Lys „ „ LOWRY, Lieut. Vyvyan Charles, M.G.C. Near Bailleul „ „ SMITH, 2/Lt. Charles Frederick, 12 Suffolk (T.M.B.) „ „ WALKER, 2/Lt. William Francis, 9/Northumberland Fusiliers „ 10. COPPOCK, Lieut. Hugh Searle, 2/S. Lancashire Near Ploegsteert „ „ DUDDY, 2/Lt. Geo. Lionel Alfred, 11/Suffolk „ „ SEWELL, 2/Lt. Edward John,† R.G.A. Near Neuve-Chapelle „ 11. ARNOLD, 2/Lt. Hedley Graham, 3(2)S. Wales Borderers „ „ COXON, Capt. William Basil, 23/Northumberland Fusiliers Pont de Nieppe „ „ MORGAN, 2/Lt. William Hugh, 12/S. Wales Bdrs. (Welch) „ „ THOMAS, 2/Lt. William Hope, 1/Leicester (T.M.B.) „ „ THOMPSON, 2/Lt. Ronald William, 1/Monmouth (4/S. Lancs.) Festubert „ 12. BALL, 2/Lt. Gerald Harman, ✠ M.G.C. Near Vieux-Bercquin „ „ BOLTER, 2/Lt. Charles Albert, M.G.C. Near Bailleul „ „ CROOKSTON, 2/Lt. William John, 4/Scottish R. (8/Border) Near Neuve-Eglise „ „ LEECH, Lieut. Arthur William,† ✠ 6/Northumberland Fus. On the Somme „ „ METCALFE, 2/Lt. George,† 10/R. Scots „ „ SMITH, 2/Lt. Leon Walter, 4/D.C.L.I. Near Estaires „ 13. BINGHAM, Lieut. Montague Hearfield, 5/Yorkshire L.I. Near Forêt de Nieppe „ „ SANGER, 2/Lt. Henry Keith, 10/East Yorks „ 14. ALLEN, Capt. Norman, 14/R. Warwick Near Merville „ „ CHALLIS, 2/Lt. Ivor James, 11/Lancashire Fusiliers „ „ DAVIES, Capt. Geraint,† 9/Northumberland Fusiliers Near Neuve-Eglise „ „ GEORGE, 2/Lt. Alan Lee.† 15/R. Warwick Near Thiennes „ „ MCCARTHY, 2/Lt. Thadeus Francis, ✠ 4/Loyal N. Lancs. Near Givenchy „ 15. EDGEHILL, 2/Lt. Ashley Gay,† ✠ 15/Lancs. Fus. (T.M.B.) Near Ayette (14th) „ „ GOULD, 2/Lt. James Robertson Sabiston,† M.G.C. Nr. Ablonzeville (Mar. 27) „ „ HESKETT, 2/Lt. John, 2/West Riding Near La Bassee Canal „ „ LEFTWICH, Lieut. Nigel George, 2/Cheshire Barakli, Salonika „ „ MASON, 2/Lt. George, 1/North Stafford Near Bailleul „ „ SMITH, Capt. William Leslie,† ✠ 2/Worcester „ 17. BARKER, 2/Lt. Henry Watson, 4/Lincoln Near Kemmel „ „ CHEERS, 2/Lt. Donald Heriot Anson, R.A.F. Accident at Gullane „ „ HEATLEY, 2/Lt. Charles Frederick, 3/R. Welch Fusiliers Armentieres (7th) „ „ ROWE, 2/Lt. Gilbert James Burberry, 5/R. Berks Near Armentieres „ „ YOUNG, 2/Lt. James Cecil,† 7/R. Fusiliers Wounded 6th „ 18. COX, 2/Lt. Lupton James, 1/Gloucester Near Festubert „ „ GORDON, 2/Lt. Arthur Forbes,† 1/Cameron Highlanders Near Givenchy „ 20. WILKES, 2/Lt. George Lionel, 7/London Near Amiens „ 22. HALLIWELL, 2/Lt. Frederick, 11/Manchester „ 23. ROLFE, Lieut. Raymond Harold, 4/Grenadier Guards Near Hazebrouck „ 24. MILLER, Lieut. Frederick Charles, 6/Gloucester „ „ RAWE, 2/Lt. Charles Henry, R.F.A. (R.G.A.) „ „ THOMAS, 2/Lt. Arthur Lewis, 2/Northampton „ 25. EASTERBROOK, Lieut. Henry George,† 9/London „ „ MOSSMAN, 2/Lt. Harold Alexander, ✠ 1/Grenadier Guards Near Warlencourt „ 26. CHAPLYN, 2/Lt. Cyril Edward, 10/Essex „ „ KING, 2/Lt. Henry Garfield, 10/Essex „ „ NICHOLSON, 2/Lt. Paul Chessum, 9/Yorkshire L.I. Mount Kemmel „ „ O’NEILL, 2/Lt. Douglas Quirk, 10/R. Warwick Near Reninghelst „ 27. CARR, Capt. Leslie George, ✠✠ 1/London (4/S. Stafford) Near Kemmel „ „ TEDDER, 2/Lt. Oswald Stanley, 3/Lincoln „ 28. HUNT, 2/Lt. Arthur Warner,† 11/Essex „ „ ROBINSON, 2/Lt. Cyril Charles Edward, R.A.F. Near Doullens „ 30. DIXON, 2/Lt. William Swanston, 5/Lincoln „ „ MCHARDY, 2/Lt. Stewart John, 7/London In Syria May 1. ALDRICH, 2/Lt. Arnold, 1(8)Worcester Died „ 2. CARO, 2/Lt. Jacob Pisa, 17/London „ „ HEPPENSTALL, L/Cpl. Robert Archibald,† 1/Artists Albert (Mar. 28) „ „ MOORE, 2/Lt. George Alexander, 14/R. Warwick „ „ UNDERWOOD, Capt. Cyril Henry, 17/London Palestine „ 3. PARRY, 2/Lt. Samuel, R. Engineers (R.A.F.) Over German Lines „ 8. BOWIE, 2/Lt. Alan Stuart Hunter,† R.G.A. „ 14. NASH, 2/Lt. Henry Alfred, R.A.F. „ 15. HARRIS, 2/Lt. Sydney Ernest, 3(4)Loyal N. Lancashire Wounded 11th „ „ JONES, Lieut. Harry, 4/London Accident (bombing) „ 16. HEYNES, 2/Lt. Dudley Hugo, R.F.A. Near Villers-Brettoneux „ „ HOLWILL, 2/Lt. William Bertram,† M.G.C. Near St. Quentin (Mar. 21) „ 18. FLEET, 2/Lt. William Alexander, 1/Grenadier Guards Near Warlencourt „ „ WOODS, 2/Lt. Eric Evelyn,† 12/Liverpool „ 19. KELLAND, Sub-Lt. Robert Sydney, R.N.V.R. „ „ TAYLOR, Pte. William, 1/Artists Aveluy Wood „ „ TUDOR, Pte. Adrian de Roy, 1/Artists Aveluy Wood „ 20. KITCHIN, Pte. Arthur, 1/Artists Aveluy Wood „ 21. BUTLAND, Lieut. George, 2/York & Lancaster „ 22. BURFOOT, 2/Lt. William Martin, 3/Dorset (R.A.F.) „ „ HEATH, 2/Lt. Gerard Bower, 2/Coldstream Guards At Ayette „ „ MOTT, L/Cpl. Charles,† 1/Artists Aveluy Wood „ 24. COLVILLE-JONES, Capt. Thomas,† R.A.F. While P.O.W. „ 25. GILLIAT, Lieut. Robert Vincent,† 10/Manchester While P.O.W. „ 27. BOWE, 2/Lt. Eric Arthur, Durham L.I. „ „ COUNSELL, 2/Lt. Henry Cecil, R.F.A. „ „ PELLS, 2/Lt. Cyril Elmore, 3/Devon „ „ PLATT, 2/Lt. Claud Lucien Francis, R.F.A. „ „ ROBERTS, Pte. Lionel William,† 1/Artists At Doullens „ „ SARGENT, Lieut. Ernest Malcolm, 5/Northumb. Fusiliers „ „ SMITH, 2/Lt. Donovan Richardson McC.,† 4/Manchester (1/Worcester) „ „ TAYLOR, Lieut. Leslie Francis, ✠ 1/K.R.R.C. (M.G.C.) „ 28. BRAY, 2/Lt. Frank Hugh, 3(9)R. Sussex Near Loos „ „ DONAGHY, 2/Lt. Robert Andrews, R.G.A. In France „ „ HARTREE, 2/Lt. Cyril, R.G.A. Near Hazebrouck „ „ JACOB, Pte. Edmund, 1/Artists Aveluy Wood „ „ SLATER, Lieut. Harry,† 6/South Stafford Near Gorre Wood (21st) „ 29. BOWLY, Lieut. Reginald Walter, 20/Manchester Near Forêt de Nieppe „ „ DAVIES, 2/Lt. Melville Allen Duff, ✠ 9/K.R.R.C. Died „ „ MOORE, Lt.-Col. Robert Frank, D.S.O., ✠ 1/Notts & Derby „ „ STAFFORD-BADGER, Pte. Herbert Pearson, 1/Artists Aveluy Wood „ 30. MILLS, Capt. Henry Jackson, M.G.C. On the Champagne Front „ „ MORETON, 2/Lt. Norman Houghton, R.A.F. „ „ NOTLEY, 2/Lt. Albert Carr, 5/R. Lancaster (5/S. Lancs.) „ 31. LEANING, 2/Lt. Reginald William, 9/Liverpool Accident June 1. AYLES, Lieut. Francis Powell, Grenadier Guards (R.A.F.) Accident at Scampton „ „ FIRTH, Pte. Edwin, 1/Artists Aveluy Wood „ „ KEMP, 2/Lt. George Hubert, 15/Durham L.I. (R.A.F.) „ „ PRINGLE, Pte. Hugh Frederick D., 1/Artists Aveluy Wood „ 3. PAILTHORPE, Pte. Lawrence Stewart,† 1/Artists Aveluy Wood „ „ PARKHURST, 2/Lt. George Henry, 3/Manchester (8/Worcester) „ 4. CAPPER, 2/Lt. Harold Kent, R.A.F. Accident at Stamford „ 8. LOUDOUN, 2/Lt. Thomas, 3/R. Highlanders „ 13. FAIRTLOUGH, Capt. Gerard Howard,† ✠ 1/Artists (R.E.) Wounded May 25 „ „ HAMILTON, Capt. Herbert James, ✠ R.A.F. Accident at Tadcaster „ „ WHITESIDE, Lieut. Miles Bruce Dalzell, 1/Highland L.I. (R.A.F.) Accident „ 15. BUTTERY, 2/Lt. Robert Arthur, 3(4)Oxford & Bucks L.I. Asiago Plateau, Italy „ „ CHUTTER, Lieut. George Philip, 3/Gloucester Asiago Plateau, Italy „ 16. HARLAND, 2/Lt. Richard, R.G.A. „ „ LEVICK, 2/Lt. Cyril, R.A.F. Near St. Omer „ 17. BIRDSALL, Pte. Geoffrey, 1/Artists In France „ 19. CARTMAN, 2/Lt. James Victor, 5/Liverpool „ 20. COLE, 2/Lt. William Maurice,† ✠ 5/Leicester Near Essars, Bethune „ „ PERRY, 2/Lt. Arthur Ernest Cecil,† R.G.A. Near Albert „ „ SESSIONS, Lieut. Donald Humphrey, ✠ R.A.F. Over New Romney „ 21. REDLER, Lieut. Harold Bolton, ✠ R.A.F. Accident „ 25. CARTER, 2/Lt. Alan, R.A.F. Near Abbeville „ „ MATTHEWS, Capt. Thomas, M.B.E.,† R.G.A. At Aire „ 29. FIELD, Pte. Roy Hammersley,† 1/Artists In France July 1. BALLS, Lieut. Frank William, 3/Suffolk (R.A.F.) Died in Arabia „ „ WHITELEY, Lieut. Charles Taylor,† 8/R. Warwick Near Merville (June 29) „ 2. HARTMANN, Lieut. Charles Herbert, 5/R. West Kent Near Bouzincourt „ 4. BURT, Pte. Horace Christopher, Artists Died „ „ MACKENZIE, Capt. Frederick Boyce, R.G.A. Accident „ 5. BURNS, Pte. William Alfred, 1/Artists Auchonvillers „ „ WALTERS, Pte. Robert Ernest, 1/Artists „ 14. HUGHES, 2/Lt. William,† ✠ 8/Bedford Near Albert (3rd) „ 15. GRAY, Lieut. Harry Albert, ✠ R. West Kent Wounded 10th „ 16. HAYES, Pte. Thomas Frederick, 1/Artists Auchonvillers „ „ ROGERS, 2/Lt. Arthur Forbes, R.A.F. Accident at Lydd „ „ WALKER, Pte. John Thomas, 1/Artists Auchonvillers „ 17. DOWSETT, 2/Lt. Henry George, R.A.F. Over Nether Wallop, Hants. „ „ MILLER, Pte. Frank, 1/Artists Died while P.O.W. „ 20. BRAY, 2/Lt. Sidney Herbert, 8/West Yorks „ „ CORNELIUS, 2/Lt. Herbert Walter, 1/Bedford Near Forêt de Nieppe „ 21. HICKS, Lieut. Charles Hubert, 8/Notts & Derby Near Hazebrouck „ 22. STREATER, 2/Lt. John Wenham,† 15/R. Warwick Forêt de Nieppe (June 28) „ 25. DANSEY, 2/Lt. Felix Ramon Arthur, 7/London Near Albert „ 27. GREENWOOD, Lieut. James Hurst,† ✠ 11/R. West Kent Aveluy Wood (April 6) „ 29. CHEESMAN, Pte. Daniel Gordon, Artists Died „ „ DULIN, Lieut. William Walker Motta, R.A.F. Accident „ 30. BLAKE, Major Charles Edwin Norman, ✠ R.F.A. „ „ BRISLEY, Major Cuthbert Everard, R.A.F. Accident, Market Drayton „ „ KING, Lieut. Kenneth Vivian, R.A.F. Combat over German lines Aug. 2. NUTCOMBE, 2/Lt. Thomas Arthur, 3/East Lancashire (R.A.F.) „ „ SWEETING, 2/Lt. Alan Ernest, R.A.F. Accident at Biggin Hill „ 4. MOSS, 2/Lt. Herbert Stanley, 2/R. Regt. Cavalry (1/Lond. Yeomanry) Died „ 6. DAWSON, Capt. Frederick Albert, ✠ 8/East Surrey Near Albert „ „ MUMMERY, Capt. Harry Norman,† 1(14)Highland L.I. d. in German hands „ 7. BAINES, Capt. Ellis Eyton A.O.D. Died „ „ NICHOLLS, Lieut. Harold, 3/East Surrey Morlancourt (6th) „ „ PEARSON, 2/Lt. Robert,† 1/Yorks (8/W. Yorks) d. in German hands, Rethel, Aisne „ „ SELFE, Capt. Edgar Donald, 9/Norfolk „ „ STEVENS, 2/Lt. Douglas Harcourt, 4/East Kent Near Morlancourt „ 8. ANDERSON, Capt. David Wilson, ✠✠ 6/London Near the Ancre „ „ BARBER, 2/Lt. Harry Mason, 3(8)East Surrey Near the Somme „ „ CLAYDON, Pte. Douglas Christie, Artists „ „ MURRAY, 2/Lt. Arthur, 7/R. Sussex „ „ ROBERTS, 2/Lt. Francklin Alexander, 7/London Near Albert „ „ THORLEY, Lieut. Horace William, 17/Lancers Near Cayeux „ 9. CONSTANCE, 2/Lt. William Ernest, 7/London Near Chipilly „ „ DICKINSON, Lieut. Henry Waite,† 12/Northumb. Fusiliers (While P.O.W.) „ „ MANSEL-HOWE, Lieut. Charles Iorworth, 23/London „ „ PERRING, Lieut. Charles Richard, R.A.F. Accident „ „ SAMPSON, Capt. Charles Alexander, ✠ 25/London Near Bois Celestine „ 10. MOSS, 2/Lt. Gerald Alec, 2/Manchester Near Bois-en-Equerre „ 11. TAYLOR, Capt. Ernest Reginald, ✠ 7/Essex „ „ TEE, 2/Lt. Clifford Vernon,† R.G.A. Hamel „ 13. FATTORINI, Lieut. Thomas, R.A.F. Over Parvillers „ 15. WRIGHT, 2/Lt. Arthur Samuel. 3(8)East Yorks Forêt de Nieppe „ 17. MERRETT, 2/Lt. Harold Edmund,† 10/Notts & Derby „ 18. EMSLIE, Staff-Sgt.-Major Peter, D.C.M., 1/Artists „ „ THOMAS, 2/Lt. Cyril Reynard, 11/S. Wales Borderers Near Outersteene „ 19. HORSLEY, Capt. Oswald, ✠✠ 2/Gordon H’drs. (R.A.F.) Accident over Reading „ „ KNOX, 2/Lt. Thomas Cowe, 7/Liverpool „ „ WHYTE, 2/Lt. Mark Gilchrist, 6/R. Fusiliers „ 20. BUTTERY, 2/Lt. Walter, 5/East Yorks Near Vieux Berquin „ „ WOLSTENHOLME, 2/Lt. James Benjamin W., R.A.F. „ 21. TRAYNOR, Pte. Francis Edward, 1/Artists Near Fonquevillers „ 22. EVERSHED, Lieut. Philip Douglas, 7/London Near Bray „ „ LAKEMAN, 2/Lt. Harold Leslie, R.A.S.C. (7/Lancs. Fus.) „ „ NELSON, Pte. Frederick Andrew Johnston,† 1/Artists Near Logeast Wood „ „ SCHELL, 2/Lt. Frederick Stanley, R.G.A. „ „ TYLER, Capt. Guy Cromwell, 1/Norfolk Near Achiet-le-Petit „ „ WEBBER, Pte. William Kingsbury, 1/Artists In Logeast Wood „ 23. CHIPPINGTON, 2/Lt. Horace Leonard,† 3/Suffolk (16/R. Warwick) „ „ EDINGER, 2/Lt. Valentine, 1(4)R. Warwick „ „ HEWLETT, Capt. Harold Alcester Tom, 4/London „ „ PALMER, Lieut. Arthur Baillie Bentinck, R.A.F. Accident at Thetford „ „ THOMPSON, 2/Lt. Leonard, R.A.F. „ „ WATSON, Lieut. Henry James Arthur, 5/Bedford Near Achiet-le-Petit „ „ BAKER, Pte Albert George, 1/Artists Logeast--Achiet Area „ „ EVANS, Pte. Jenkin Evan,† 1/Artists Logeast--Achiet Area „ „ HARRIS, Pte. Ernest Beach,† 1/Artists (P.O.W.) Achiet Area „ „ JONES, Pte. John Humphrey Ernest,† 1/Artists In France (Jan. 1) „ „ REEVE, Pte. Claud Harold,† 1/Artists Logeast Wood „ 24. BELL, 2/Lt. Oliver, R.A.F. „ „ GUY, 2/Lt. Reginald Churchill, 8/R. Berks „ „ KEEPING, Capt. Claude Jeffery, 8/Middlesex Near Croisilles „ „ OWEN, 2/Lt. Henry James, 16/R. Welch Fusiliers Near Mametz Wood „ „ WATT, Lieut. Hugo Burn Craig, ✠ 8/Durham L.I. „ 25. BACKHOUSE, 2/Lt. Herbert Frankland, 4/Middlesex Near Achiet-le-Grand „ „ GIBBON, 2/Lt. Frederick William, 1/Northumb. Fusiliers „ „ MACMILLAN, Pte. Charles Ellis,† 1/Artists Loupart Wood „ „ MURPHY, Lieut. John, 6/Northumberland Fusiliers „ 26. ATHOL, Lieut. Charles Colbourne, M.G.C. „ „ HOUGHTON, 2/Lt. George, 3/West Yorks (6/Dorset) Near Martinpuich „ „ STAPLETON, 2/Lt. William Howell, 3/Bedford (5/R. Berks) Near Carnoy „ 27. ALLISON, Lieut. Harry, 3/R. Welch Fusiliers Near Longueval „ „ EDWARDS-TROLLIP, 2/Lt. John, 7/London Near Albert „ „ LANGLEY, 2/Lt. Francis Jasper, 2/Grenadier Guards „ „ MAULE-FFINCH, 2/Lt. Eric Herbert J., 7/London Near Bray „ „ TYLER, 2/Lt. William Alfred, 7/London Near Albert „ „ WILSON, 2/Lt. Alexander Gordon, 12(13)R. Inniskg. Fus. Near Vieux-Berquin „ „ COLLINS, Pte. Arthur Leslie, 1/Artists Thitloy „ „ DAVIDSON, Pte. Eric Harry Lucas, 1/Artists Thitloy „ „ GRAY, Pte. Oswald, 1/Artists Thitloy „ „ HARLAND, Pte. Morgan Lewis, 1/Artists Thitloy „ „ HORTON, Pte. Alan Moncrieff, 1/Artists Thitloy „ „ HUTCHINSON, Pte. William Laurence, 1/Artists Thitloy „ „ MILES, Pte. Frank David,† Artists Thitloy „ 28. NORMAN, Pte. Eric William,† Artists Thitloy „ „ NORTH, Pte. Charles Edward P. J.,† Artists Thitloy „ 29. HUGGINS, Capt. Douglas Frank, 1/London „ „ WALLIS, Pte. Charles F., Artists (13/London) „ 30. DUNN, 2/Lt. Harold Black, 5/Devon Near Vaux-Vraicourt „ „ EDE, Capt. Edwin William, ✠ 11/R. Fusiliers „ „ GREENWOOD, 2/Lt. Arthur Donald, 2/Bedford „ „ MADDOX, 2/Lt. Leonard George,✠✠ 22/London Accident „ „ THORP, 2/Lt. Charles Evans, R.A.F. In France „ „ PEARSON, Pte. Kenneth Herbert,† 1/Artists In France „ 31. CURLING, Capt. Frank Trevor, 18/London Near Maurepas „ „ DAVIES, Pte. John,† 1/Artists In France „ „ FRASER, 2/Lt. Alan Cuming,✠ 7/London Bouchavesnes „ „ HEWAT, Lieut. Richard Alexander, R.A.F. „ „ MOSES, Lieut. Frank Samuel, R.G.A. Near Monchy „ „ STEVENSON, 2/Lt. Ralph Tapley, 5/London (R.F.C.) Near Bullecourt „ „ YOUNG, Pte. Sidney Mountford,† 1/Artists In France Sept. 1. EDWARDS, 2/Lt. Arthur Ernest, 8(7) East Yorks Near Guedecourt „ „ NELSON, Pte. William W., 1/Artists Cagnicourt „ „ REEVE, Lieut. Garnet Norman Bray, 9/Manchester Near Bapaume „ 2. GARRETT, 2/Lt. Maurice Humphries, 15/London „ „ HALLMARK, 2/Lt. Percy Harold, 3/York & Lancaster „ „ KIRK, 2/Lt. Ronald Leslie, 7/London „ 3. BOSWOOD, Lieut. Leslie John, R.A.F. Accident, New Romney „ „ RICE, Pte. Albert George,† 1/Artists Inchy-Mœuvres „ „ STARK, 2/Lt. James Duncan,† 6/K.O.S.B. While P.O.W. „ „ THOROGOOD, Lieut. Edward Linford, 8/Lancashire Fus. „ „ WEISS, 2/Lt. Hubert Foveanse,† 8/London „ 4. LEYBOURNE, Capt. Philip Edwin, ✠✠ 8/Hampshire Near Kemmel „ „ MACADAM, Lieut. Arthur Charles,† R.M.L.I. „ „ MARTIN, 2/Lt. Edwin John, 1/London Messines Ridge „ 5. CABLE, 2/Lt. James Sydney, R.G.A. (S/R) Died „ „ MUNRO, Lieut. William Pearce,† R.F.A. Near Arras „ „ SPEAKMAN, 2/Lt. Alan Edwards, 2/R. Fusiliers „ „ WALTERS, L/Cpl. Robert Ernest, 1/Artists Inchy-Mœuvres „ 6. HUCKLE, 2/Lt. Henry Wilson, 1/Cambridge Near Nurlu „ 7. GAUNT, Lieut. Benjamin William, 3/York & Lanc. (T.M.B.) Havrincourt Wood „ 8. RITSON, Pte. Charles Roy,† 1/Artists Inchy-Mœuvres „ 10. SPURGEON, Lieut. Donald Frank Parker, 20/London „ 12. HOLLIS, Lieut. Arthur Reginald, 10/D.C.L.I. Near Hermies „ 14. WHITWORTH, 2/Lt. Walter Haworth,† 7/Lancashire Fus. Wounded 12th „ 16. GRIFFIN, Lieut. Edward William, 6/Gloucester (R.A.F.) Near Le Cateau „ 18. DAWSON, 2/Lt. Roger Graham, 3(6)Northampton „ „ GOTELEE, Capt. Geoffrey Harris, 1/S Wales Borderers Near Salonika „ „ HOWARD, Lieut. Albert Leonard, 1/Loyal N. Lancs. Near Fresnoy-la-Petite „ „ KILSBY, 2/Lt. George Alfred, 4/Northampton Near Roussoy „ 19. COMBER, Capt. Turner, † 9/Essex Near Epehy „ „ CROCKETT, Lieut. Wallace John, R.A.F. „ „ EVANS, 2/Lt. Hugh Robert, 9/Welch „ „ STOTT, Lieut. Walter Goodwin, 4/Manchester (15/Cheshire) Near Ypres „ 20. LONGTHORPE, 2/Lt. Frederick,† Tank Corps „ „ MILES, Pte. Frank David,† 1/Artists In France „ 21. ISAACS, 2/Lt. Vincent Harcourt, 5(9) R. Fusiliers Near Epehy „ „ LARKEN, 2/Lt. John Savage, 2(1)West Kent Yeomanry „ 22. COX, Lieut. William George, R. Engineers Died at Baghdad „ „ HIGGS, 2/Lt. Reginald Frank, 1/R. West Surrey Near Epehy „ „ SEDGELEY, Lieut. Henry Frederick, 9/London „ 23. HARGER, 2/Lt. Edwyn Oscar,† R. Engineers „ „ SIMMONS, 2/Lt. Robert Dewdney, 7/London „ 24. LAMBDIN, Lieut. John Reginald,† ✠ 7/West Yorks Near Cambrai „ 25. UNDERWOOD, Lieut. Roy Gaton, R.A.F. Accident at North Weald „ 26. CRUICKSHANK, Major Eric,† R.F.A. „ 27. BALDWIN, 2/Lt. Austin Provost, 2/Suffolk Near Cambrai „ „ DRUMMOND, Lieut. Joseph Rayson, R.A.F. „ „ EVANS, 2/Lt. John Ewart, 3/Devon Near Marcoing „ „ HUGHESDON, 2/Lt. Arthur Hamilton, R.F.A. Near Cambrai „ „ STEPHENS, Lieut. Robert Miller, 5/R. West Kent Near Gouzeaucourt „ „ ADAMS, Pte. Edgar Lawson, 1/Artists Canal du Nord, Bourlon Wood „ „ BAGOT, Pte. Christopher Whitehead,† 1/Artists Canal du Nord, Bourlon Wood „ „ CROXON, Pte. Abraham Belcham, 1/Artists Canal du Nord, Bourlon Wood „ „ MAGSON, Pte. Walter, 1/Artists Canal du Nord, Bourlon Wood „ „ MAINGOT, Pte. Edmund, 1/Artists Canal du Nord, Bourlon Wood „ „ POPKIN, Pte. Roland Gilbert, 1/Artists Canal du Nord, Bourlon Wood „ „ RICKARD, Pte. William Charles,† 1/Artists Canal du Nord, Bourlon Wood „ „ REYNOLDS, Pte. William Halliday, 1/Artists Canal du Nord, Bourlon Wood „ „ SELBY, Pte. Michael George, 1/Artists Canal du Nord, Bourlon Wood „ „ TIMMS, Pte. William Frederick, 1/Artists Canal du Nord, Bourlon Wood „ „ WHITE, Cpl. Frederick, 1/Artists Canal du Nord, Bourlon Wood „ „ WILLIAMS, Pte. Maxwell James, 1/Artists Canal du Nord, Bourlon Wood „ 29. BOWLING, 2/Lt. Arthur Henry, R.G.A. d. on service (Cambrai) „ „ GIRLING, Lieut. Stephen Easthaugh, 9/D.C.L.I. Near Villers-Pluich „ „ LAUGHTON, 2/Lt. Joseph Thornton, 1/Bedford Near Cambrai „ „ PARKER, 2/Lt. Leslie Rowland, 3(1)S. Wales Borderers „ 30. BEATON, 2/Lt. Grover Cleveland,† ✠ R.G.A. „ „ BOWYER, Pte. Frederick William Snell, 1/Artists S. of Cambrai „ „ HARTY, 2/Lt. William, 4/Shropshire L.I. Aubers Ridge „ „ HARVEY, Capt. Eric Howard, ✠✠ 5/Gloucester „ „ LEECH, 2/Lt. Robert Edward Holt, 4/Shropshire L.I. Near Bethune „ „ WIDDOP, Lieut. Arthur Norman, 4/East Kent „ „ EDMONDS, Lieut. Edward Peregrin Pell, R.A.F. „ „ SAWYER, Lieut. Robert Henry, R.A.F. Died Oct. 1. BARTLETT, Lieut. Leonard, 2/Oxford & Bucks L.I. Near Cambrai „ „ PENDEREL-BRODHURST, 2/Lt. Bernard R., R. Engineers Near Neuve-Chapelle „ „ ROBERTS, Pte. George,† 1/Artists S. of Cambrai „ „ TINNISWOOD, 2/Lt. Alfred, R. Engineers „ „ WILSON, Pte. Percy Gordon,† 1/Artists S. of Cambrai „ 2. GRIFFITHS, Pte. Garnet,† 1/Artists S. of Cambrai „ „ SAULL, 2/Lt. Harold Truscott, /King’s Liverpool Died „ „ SKELTON, 2/Lt. Henry, 11/Lancashire Fusiliers „ 3. ADAMS, 2/Lt. Percy Horace, 1/Notts & Derby „ „ CHARLTON, 2/Lt. Frank Tysoe,† 3/South Lancashire Near Bethune „ „ CHRISTY, 2/Lt. John George, 1(5)Leicester Near St. Quentin „ „ COLLINGS, Lieut. Lionel Lapidge, Durham L.I. (R.A.F.) Died at Netley „ „ LAING, Major James Gordon, 1/Artists (M.G.C.) Near Estaires „ „ VANN, Lt.-Col. Bernard William, =V.C.=, ✠✠ 8/Notts & Derby Near Ramicourt „ „ WHEATLEY, 2/Lt. John Charles,† 3(5)Notts & Derby Near Ramicourt „ 4. BANNESTER, 2/Lt. John, 16/London „ „ FELL, Pte. Kenneth George,† 1/Artists In France „ „ O’CONNOR, Lieut. Bernard Joseph, 3/R. Fusiliers „ 5. CANNING, 2/Lt. Ernest Harold, 1/Gloucester (R.A.F.) Accident „ „ LLOYD, 2/Lt. Evan Christian,† 3(1)S. Wales Borderers Near St. Quentin „ „ QUINN, 2/Lt. James Ewart, 8/King’s Liverpool Near Cambrai „ „ ROBERTSON, 2/Lt. James,† 19(7)London „ 6. GRIMSLEY, 2/Lt. William Henry, 9/Yorks „ 7. BAKER, Pte. Vernon Stanley, Artists Died „ 8. ARCHER, 2/Lt. Henry Charles, 1/Monmouth Near Sequehart „ „ CRANE, 2/Lt. Lucius Francis, 14/Worcester Near Cambrai „ „ DUCKWORTH, 2/Lt. Walter Clarence, 13/Welch (1/Shrop. L.I.) Near St. Quentin „ „ HARRY, Sub-Lt. Francis Clifford, Hawke Bn., R. Naval Div. Near Cambrai „ „ JAMES, 2/Lt. Harry Garfield, R.F.A. Near Cambrai „ „ LOOKER, 2/Lt. Arthur Donald, 1(G/B)Suffolk (15/Essex) Near Bois Grenier „ 9. HARTLEY, Lieut. Alfred,† R.G.A. „ „ WINCH, 2/Lt. Edward Nightingale,† 8/R. West Kent „ 10. CASSON, Pte. Henry Gent,† 1/Artists Niergnies „ „ GOTELEE, L/Cpl. Frederick, 1/Artists Died in France „ 11. CRADDOCK, 2/Lt. Victor,† 5/South Stafford Near Bohain „ 12. HALLIWELL, Capt. Frederick, 17/Manchester Near Neuvilly „ 13. DELANDRE-GROGAN, Lieut. Leon Victor St. Patrick, ✠ 13/York & Lanc. In France „ „ SINCLAIR, Lieut. Eric Russell, ✠ 7/Argyle & Suth’d H’drs. In France „ 14. FISHER, 2/Lt. Charles Heath, ✠ 12/East Surrey „ 16. GODDARD, 2/Lt. Gordon Cecil, 9/East Surrey Near Haussy „ „ SMITH, Capt. Geoffrey Hubert, ✠ 1/Coldstream Guards Missing, believed killed „ „ VINCENT, 2/Lt. Charles Issom Francis, 1/Coldstream Gds. „ 17. BROMHAM, Lieut. Charles Adolphus Row, 5/Devon „ „ JACQUES, 2/Lt. William Gladstone, 5/Notts & Derby Near Fresnoy-le-Grand „ 18. TURNBULL, Capt. Maxwell, ✠ 8/Border Died „ 19. DE BURIATTE, Lieut. Warwick Huxley, R.G.A. Accident at Enfield „ 21. PURVIS, Lieut. John Easton, R.N.V.R. Mine-sweeping near Ostend „ 22. BEVAN, Capt. Thomas William, R. Engineers Died at Dunkirk „ „ ROBINSON, Pte. George Milner, Artists Died „ 23. HARVEY, 2/Lt. William Henry. R.F.A. (S/R) „ „ RIPPERGER, Lieut. Harold Theodore Alvin, ✠ 4/Gloucester „ „ SPINK, Lieut. Edward Wodehouse, 7/Lancashire Fusiliers Near Beaurain „ „ STEPHENS, Lieut. Cecil Hubert, R.F.A. „ „ SUTTON, Lieut. William Henry, 2/Welch „ „ WELBY, 2/Lt. Davis, R.G.A. (S/R) Died „ 24. MARKS, 2/Lt. John, 3/Durham L.I. „ „ MITCHELL, Pte. David Dalrymple, Artists Died „ „ MORRIS, 2/Lt. Alfred Arthur Thomas, ✠ 6/Middlesex Near Inchy „ „ THOMAS, Lieut. William Barton, 7/Worcester Near Varchain „ 25. HARDMAN, Capt. Kenrie, 3/Highland L.I. „ „ STICKLAND, Sgt. Charles Stuart, Artists Died „ 26. DICKSON, 2/Lt. Geo. Hubert Murray, 6/Black Watch „ „ EMERY, Lieut. Walter Herbert Vernon, 7/East Lancashire Died „ „ NIXON, 2/Lt. Thomas William,† 7/York & Lancaster „ 27. BURMANN, Capt. Robert Moyle, D.S.O. ✠ 2/Border Near Fontaine-au-Bois „ 28. CULLING, Pte. Victor James, Artists Died „ 29. HOWARD, Lieut. Gilbert Gordon,† 6/Gloucester „ „ NICHOLSON, Lieut. Bernard Geo. Maurice, 13/Northumb. Fus. Died „ 30. DODD, Lieut. Albert, R.A.F. Near Le Cateau „ „ FISH, Lieut. Benjamin Leslie, 12(18)Middlesex Near Le Cateau „ „ GREY, Pte. William Cecil, Artists Died „ „ PROSSER, Capt. Arthur Edward,† 1/Worcester P.O.W.(23rd) „ „ WELLS, Pte. Jack, Artists Died „ 31. GOLDING, Capt. Harold William, A.S.C. (8/Somerset L.I.) „ „ MURRAY, Pte. Robert McNab, Artists Died Nov. 1. BARRETT, Lieut. Jack Harper Phillips. 1/Lincoln (R.A.F.) Died „ „ WICKS, Pte. Francis Heywood, Artists Died „ 2. HULSE, Pte. Charles William, Artists Died „ „ INGLETON, Lieut. Herbert John,† 4(8)Lancashire Fus. Near St. Quentin „ 3. LLEWELLYN, 2/Lt. Vivian, 14/R. Welch Fusiliers „ 4. BROCK, Lieut. Cecil Howard,† 8/Devon Near Pommereuil „ „ HUNTER, Capt. Charles James, 2/Bedford (Labour Corps) Died „ „ LECHERTIER, Lieut. Jacques Alfred R.F.A. Near Le Quesnoy „ „ OWEN, Capt. Malcolm de Brissac, ✠ 1/Hertford Near Johinetz „ „ OWEN, Lieut. Wilfred Edward Salter, ✠ 5/Manchester Near Sambre Canal „ „ ROCH-AUSTIN, Lieut. Sidney Leslie,† 4/West Riding Near Maubeuge „ „ CANNON, Pte. Ernest Edward, 2/Artists Died „ „ FLETCHER, Pte. Cecil Brasher, 2/Artists Died „ „ PEARMAN., Pte. Carl Herbert, 2/Artists Died „ „ RHEAM, Pte. Herbert Leopold, 2/Artists Died „ „ WEHRLE, Sgt. Alfred, 2/Artists Died „ 5. ADAIR, Pte. Edward Samuel Baker, 2/Artists Died „ „ MARSHALL, 2/Lt. Harry,† Labour Corps Estaires (Oct. 29) „ 6. PEPPER, Capt. Alwyn Tayton, R. Engineers Died at Salonika „ 8. BREGAZZI, 2/Lt. Edward, 5/Notts & Derby Died „ „ SHAW, Lieut. Walter Douglas,†✠ R. Fusiliers (10/Manchester) „ „ THOMAS, Sgt. Reginald, Artists Died „ 9. ALINGTON, Cpl. Gervase Winford, 1/Artists (17/London) Near Harvengt „ „ DAVIS, 2/Lt. Philip Henry Halton, 3/Manchester „ „ PEGRAM, Capt. Charles Ernest, ✠ 17/Rifle Brigade Died „ „ WILLIAMS, Lieut. William Harold, R.G.A. Near Valenciennes „ 10. HOBSON, Capt. Robert Carl, ✠✠ 12/Northumb. Fusiliers Died „ „ GARBUTT, Sgt. Joseph Herbert, 1/Artists Near Harvengt „ „ CROFT, Major Benjamin, 1/Artists Near Harvengt

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„ 11. BEVINGTON, Pte. Thomas Pincombe, Artists Died „ „ ELLIOTT, Pte. Horace J., Artists Died „ „ HALLS, Pte. William James, Artists Died „ „ POWER, Pte. Bryan, Artists Died „ „ ROBERTS, Lieut. John, ✠ R.F.A. Died „ „ WOODFORDE, Pte. George Augustus,† 1/Artists Wounded in France (Sept. 27) „ 12. SHEA, Lieut. Richard Thomas, R.G.A. Died „ 13. YEWDALL, Pte. Mark, 1/Artists Died at Etaples „ 17. DAVIES, 2/Lt. David Harold,† 1/Wilts Cambrai (Aug. 30) „ „ DOBSON, Lieut. Nathaniel George,† 2/Border (1/Cam.) „ 20. THOMSON, Pte. Bothwell, Artists Died „ 22. EVANS, Lieut. Percy Lewis, R.A.F. „ 25. STAINTON, Lieut. Ernest,† 7/Worcester „ 26. BIGGS, 2/Lt. Seward, A.S.C. Died near Cambrai „ „ POOLE, 2/Lt. Leslie Stanley Richard, R.A.F. Dec. 6. THORPE, 2/Lt. Albert Edward, 3/Yorks (11/East Yorks) Died „ 12. PLUMPTON, 2/Lt. Robert, 6/Yorks Died „ 18. COOPER, Lieut. Frederick Edmund,† 26/R. Fusiliers „ 19. ASHWIN, Pte. Mauley Frederic, Artists Died „ 20. BRIGGS, Lieut. Ernest Frederick, R.N.R. Died on Service „ „ IMROTH, 2/Lt. Leslie, 8/Hampshire Died „ „ MACARTHY, Pte. Jeremiah James, Artists Died „ 27. WETHERALL, 2/Lt. Eric Francis Cecil, Labour Corps Died at Lille „ „ ANSON-JONES, 2/Lt. John Samuel, R.G.A. Died

1919.

1919. Jan. 9. SLATTERY, Capt. Francis James, R. Engineers Died „ 24. WHITE, 2/Lt. Thomas Herbert, ✠ 7/East Lancs. (R.A.F.) Died „ 30. BERKELEY, Lieut. Christopher, Coldstream Guards (R.A.F.) Accident „ „ RAWLINS, Capt. Guy Vernon Champion, R.E. (Tank Corps) Died Feb. 4. ROUGHT, Lieut. Charles Gardiner, 2/R. West Surrey Died after repatriation „ 13. GUNN, 2/Lt. Edmond Alan, R.G.A. Died „ 15. BURLEY, 2/Lt. Ernest Sidney, Labour Corps Died „ 17. WHITEHEAD, Lieut. Edgar Joseph William, R.G.A. (R.E.) Died „ 22. GRATWICK, Lieut. Harold Duncan, 4/Devon Died „ 28. MILLS, 2/Lt. Robert Cecil Lloyd, 6/Northampton Died after repatriation Mar. 7. STUART, 2/Lt. Herbert Gordon,† 3/London Mariecourt (27/8/18) „ 13. TRATMAN, Lieut. Leslie William Draycott, R.A.F. Died after repatriation „ 23. ARCHER, Pte. Percy John, Artists Died „ 26. NORDEN, Pte. William Alfred, Artists Died „ 27. MINORS, Lieut. Roland Towers, 7/Worcester (R.A.F.) Accident at Namur (26th) Apr. 20. GERHARDI, Lieut. Charles, R.A.F. Accident in Esthonia „ 22. HUNT, Lieut. Cyril Frank, R.A.F. Accident May 10. NORTON, Lieut. George, R.A.F. Accident July 15. GOOLDEN, Capt. Alexander Wood, 134/Baluchistan Infantry (late 1/E. Surrey) Near Fort Sandeman, Afghan Frontier Sept.23. BOOTH, 2/Lt. Edward Arthur, General Staff At Kolvetski, N. Russia

SECTION II.

LIST OF

DECORATIONS, HONOURS

AND

REWARDS FOR SERVICES IN THE FIELD

OBTAINED BY MEMBERS OF THE CORPS

SINCE AUGUST 4TH, 1914.

=V.C.=

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

HALLOWES, 2/Lt. Rupert Price, M.C. 4/Middlesex

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

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

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

FLEMING-SANDES, 2/Lt. Arthur James Terence 2/East Surrey

HOHENZOLLERN REDOUBT, FRANCE, September 29th, 1915. For most conspicuous bravery.

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

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

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

MELLISH, Capt. the Rev. Edward Noel Chaplain to the Forces (R.A.C.D.)

ST. ELOI, FRANCE, 27th to 29th March, 1916. For most conspicuous bravery.

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

[Gazetted 5th May, 1915]

CATHER, Lieut. Geoffrey St. George Shillington Adjutant 9/Royal Irish Fusiliers

NEAR HAMEL, FRANCE, 1st July, 1916. For most conspicuous bravery.

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

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

BENNETT, Lieut. Eugené Paul, M.C. 2/Worcester

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

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

CATES, 2/Lt. George Edward 2/Rifle Brigade

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

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

DEAN, Lieut. Donald John 8/Royal West Kent (T.F.)

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

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

VANN, Lieut.-Col. Bernard William, M.C. & Bar; Croix-de-G. 8(6)Notts & Derby (T.F.)

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

[Reg. No. 1800. Gazetted 2nd Sept., 1914. Killed in action, 3rd Oct., 1918] (11 times a casualty. ED.)

=D.S.O.=

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

ANDREWS, Capt. Stephen Arthur 7/Royal Sussex

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

[Reg. No. 1915

AUSTEN, Major Ernest Edward 1/Artists

In EGYPT, awarded 1st January, 1919.

BARE, Capt. Alfred Raymond, M.C. 1/2 Loyal North Lancashire

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

[1296

BLACKWOOD, Lt.-Col. Albemarle Price 2/Border Regt. (Adjt. 1/Artists)

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

BURMANN, Capt. Robert Moyle, M.C. 2/Border & East Lancs.(Brigade-Major 20/Inf. Brig.)

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

CARRINGTON, 2/Lt. Charles Worrell Grenadier Guards

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

[7781

CUMBERLEGE, Capt. Geoffrey Fenwick Jocelyn 11/Royal Fusiliers

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

[1889

CUTTING, Major Raymond Howarth, M.C. 1/Devonshire (att. M.G.C.)

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

[1142

EDLMANN, Major Francis Joseph Frederick 12/Northumberland Fusiliers

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

[1634

EDWARDS, 2/Lt. Cyril George 7/West Yorkshire

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

[4804

ELKINGTON, Capt. Christopher Garrett 8/Gloucestershire

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

[2501

FARRINGTON, Capt. Windham Brookes 3/Notts & Derby (R.F.C.)

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

[2733

GELSTHORPE, Capt. Alfred Morris 8/Durham L.I. (att. M.G.C.)

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

[2640

GOLDING, Capt. John R.A.M.C.

Awarded 3rd June, 1917.

[3231

GOLDTHORP, Lt.-Col. Robert Heward 4/West Riding (1/Artists)

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

GREENWOOD, Lt.-Col. Charles Francis Hill 22/London

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

GRIERSON, Capt. Kenneth MacIver 22/Manchester

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

[3343

HARVEY, 2/Lt. Albert, M.C. 6/Liverpool

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

[4659

HENDERSON, 2/Lt. Charles Ernest 10/London

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

[4676

HENDERSON, Capt. Ernest James, M.C. 2/East Lancashire

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

[1828

HINGLEY, Lt-Col. Alfred Norman, M.C. 13/Middlesex

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

[2914

HOARE, Capt. Walter John Gerald 11/Royal Fusiliers

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

[3781

HOBSON, Major Harry Royd R.A.S.C.

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

[2334

HUGHES, Capt. Hugh Llewellyn Glyn R.A.M.C.

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

[890

BAR TO D.S.O.

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

JONES, 2/Lt. Reginald Rees Welsh Guards

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

[7655

KING, 2/Lt. Mark Coldstream Guards

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

[3642

LEAKE, Capt. George Ernest Arthur 4/London

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

[3371

MICKLEM, Major Charles Royal Marine Artillery (No. 2 Howitzer)

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

[2409

MILES, Capt. Lancelot George 2/Royal Highlanders

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

[1368

MOORE, Major Harold Edward No. 1 Signal Coy. (R. Monmouth) R.E.

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

[734

MOORE, Lieut.-Colonel Robert Frank, M.C. 1/Notts & Derby

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

[2648

ROSHER, Lieut.-Col. John Brenchley, M.C. 10/Durham L.I.

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

[1624

BAR TO D.S.O.

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

RUSSELL, 2/Lt. Robert Tor Indian Army R/O

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

[260

SAGAR, Capt. Arnold Leslie 8/East Lancashire (13/K.R.R.C.)

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

[8072

SAVORY, Squadron-Commander Kenneth Stevens R.N.A.S.

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

[2256

BAR TO D.S.O.

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

STERNDALE-BENNETT, Commander Walter Royal Naval Division, R.N.V.R.

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

[2977

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

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

[1932

THOMPSON, Capt. Arnold John, M.C. 1/Scots Guards

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

[1225

THOMPSON, Capt. Claude Ernest, M.C. 2/South Lancashire

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

[1038

TRELOAR, Capt. George Devine Coldstream Guards

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

[4208

WALBY, Capt. Herbert Charles, M.C. 4/North Staffordshire (9/Yorkshire L.I.)

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

[7297

WENYON, Lieut.-Col. Herbert John 8/Royal West Kent

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

[1945

BAR TO D.S.O.

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

WILLANS, Capt. Harry, M.C. 2/Bedford

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

[1030

WRIGHTSON, Lieut. Edward 4/Northumberland Fusiliers

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

[6782

YUILL, Capt. Harry Hogg, M.C. R.E.

Awarded 3rd June, 1917.

[3393

=D.S.C.=

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

CUCKNEY, Flight-Lieut. Ernest John R.N.A.S.

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

BAR TO D.S.C.

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

[Reg. No. 4360

MCGREGOR, Capt. (Acting Flight-Commr.) Norman Miers R.N.A.S.

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

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SIEVEKING, Flight-Lieut. Lancelot Giberne R.N.A.S.

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

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SIMPSON, Flight-Capt. George Goodman R.N.A.S.

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

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

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

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

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=M.C.=

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

ABEL, 2/Lt. James Edgar 6/Royal West Kent

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

ADAMS, 2/Lt. Arthur Marston 9/Liverpool

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

ADAMS, Lieut. Berthold 25/Northumberland Fusiliers

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

ADAMS, 2/Lt. Oliver Haynes R.G.A.

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

ADAMS, 2/Lt. Thomas James 12/Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers

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

BAR TO M.C.

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

ADAMS, Lieut. Wilfred Carne 2/Royal Berks

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

ADDISON, 2/Lt. Roger 10/East Lancashire

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

AINGE, 2/Lt. David Alfred Lloyd Att. 2/Royal Welch Fusiliers (S. Reserve)

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

ALDOUS, Lieut. George James R.A.S.C.

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

ALLBURY, 2/Lt. William 18/Durham L.I.

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

ALLEN, 2/Lt. Henry Cecil R.F.A.

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

ALLERTON, 2/Lt. Arthur Russell 8/Liverpool

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

ANDERSON, 2/Lt. Eric Edwin Irish Guards

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

ANDERSON, Capt. David Wilson 6/London

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

BAR TO M.C.

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

ANDREW, Capt. Reginald Barrett William Goldsworthy 15/London

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

BAR TO M.C.

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

ANDREWS, 2/Lt. Lionel Raymond 5(4)Royal Lancaster

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

ANDREWS, Lieut. Stephenson Arthur 7/Royal Sussex

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

BAR TO M.C.

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

APPLETON, 2/Lt. James 4/Yorkshire L.I.

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

ARTHUR, 2/Lt. Frederick Parle 4/Liverpool

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

ASHDOWNE, Lieut. Kenneth 3/Essex (5/Leicestershire)

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

ATKIN-BERRY, Lieut. Henry Gordon 59/Field Coy., R.E.

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

ATKINSON, Lieut. Edward Arthur North Irish Horse (5th Cyclist Bn.)

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

BACON, Capt. Douglas Charles 2(20)London

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

BAILEY, 2/Lt. Herbert Packer 3/East Surrey

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

BAILEY, Capt. John Vernon Moncas Royal Army Ordnance Corps

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

BALL, Capt. Arthur Hugh R.G.A.

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

BALL, Capt. Frank Leslie 8/East Yorks

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

BALL, 2/Lt. Gerald Harman Machine Gun Corps

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

BALL, Capt. Sidney Charles 5/Royal Lancaster

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

BALL, Capt. Thomas Harold 5/Leicestershire

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

BALL, 2/Lt. William Arthur 5/Lincolnshire

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

BANTING, Capt. Arthur Digby 250th Siege Battery, R.G.A.

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

BARDSLEY, Lieut. Albert 12/Loyal North Lancashire

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

BARE, Capt. Alfred Raymond 1/Loyal North Lancashire

Awarded 3rd June 1917.

BARKAS, 2/Lt. Geoffrey de 1/London

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

BARKER, Capt. Rowland Francis 2/Worcestershire

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

BARNES, 2/Lt. Alfred Douglas 23/London

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

BARNES, Lieut. Reginald Charles 4/York & Lancaster

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

BARNETT, Lieut. Raimond Austin 1/Artists

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

BARON, 2/Lt. Frank Oseland 4/South Lancashire ( /London)

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

BARRETT, Capt. Wilfrid Morris 12/London

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

BARROW, Lieut. Thomas Henry 22/London

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

BARTON, 2/Lt. Guy Stanley 1/Royal Welch Fusiliers

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

BATE, Lieut. Herbert Roland 6/Manchester (19/Royal Sussex)

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

BATE, Capt. Robert Edmund de Breteuil 5/York & Lancaster

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

BATES, 2/Lt. Frederick Percy 4/Oxford & Bucks L.I.

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

BATZER, 2/Lt. Robert John 10/London (1/Artists)

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

BAYLIS, 2/Lt. Roland Harry 7/Royal West Surrey

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

BAYZAND, 2/Lt. Geoffrey Coldstream Guards

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

BAR TO M.C.

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

BEAL, Capt. Leonard Frank 2/Bedford

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

BEATON, 2/Lt. Grover Cleveland 143rd Siege Battery, R.G.A.

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

BEESLEY, Lieut. Herbert 5/Lancashire Fusiliers

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

BEETHAM, Lieut. George Clarence 5/York & Lancaster

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

BELCHER, Lieut. Arthur Edward Irving 2/Yorkshire

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

BELL, Capt. David Cockburn 9/Middlesex (R.F.C.)

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

BELL, 2/Lt. Henry Leonard 1/London

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

BENNETT, 2/Lt. Eugené Paul 2/Worcestershire

Awarded 1st January, 1916.

BENSON, 2/Lt. Thomas Norman 5(4)Gloucester

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

BENTLEY, 2/Lt. Alfred 4/Norfolk

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

BERLINER, Capt. Philip Barnett 7/London

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

BERNAYS, Capt. John Stewart Noall 6/Leicestershire

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

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

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

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

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

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

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

BLACK, Lieut. James Irish Guards

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

BLACKHURST, 2/Lt. Sydney 7/London

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

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

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

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

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

BLUNDELL, Lieut. Douglas Roper 20/London

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

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

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

BONE, Capt. Frederick Howard 2/Wiltshire

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

BOYTON, 2/Lt. Jack Lyons 5/Leicestershire

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

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

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

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

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

BRENCHLEY, 2/Lt. John 4/Coldstream Guards

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

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

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

BROADBRIDGE, Capt. Myles O’Brien 8/Devonshire

Awarded 1st January, 1916.

BROATCH, 2/Lt. Percy 32/Northumberland Fusiliers

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

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

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

BROOKE, 2/Lt. Cecil Bernard Machine Gun Corps

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

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

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

BROOKS, Capt. Douglas Cecil Jack 9/Welch Fusiliers

Awarded 4th June, 1917.

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

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

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

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

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

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

BROWN, Capt. Harold Gladstone 8/York & Lancaster

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

BROWN, Lieut Sydney 6/Northumberland Fusiliers

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

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

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

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

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

BRYSON, 2/Lt. George 1/Cameron Highlanders

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

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

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

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

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

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

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

BURDER, 2/Lt. Claud Vernon 8/Middlesex

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

BURMANN, Lieut. Robert Moyle Adjutant, 2/Border

Awarded 1st January, 1916.

BURROUGHS, Capt. Percy William 24/London

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

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

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

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

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

CAHILL, Capt. John Archibald 2/Royal Berkshire

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

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

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

CAMPBELL, Lieut. Guy Motor Machine Gun Corps

Awarded 1st January, 1916.

CAMPBELL, 2/Lt. Stanley Victor 4/Border

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

CANNON, Major Herbert Cooper 6/Royal West Surrey

Awarded 14th January, 1916.

CAPPER, 2/Lt. Ernest Raphael 3/Essex

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

CARD, 2/Lt. Arthur Henry 12/Middlesex

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

CARNELLEY, Lieut. Herbert R.E

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

CARR, Capt. Leslie George 4(1)London

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

BAR TO M.C.

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

CARR, Capt. Mathew 2/Royal Scots Fusiliers

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

BAR TO M.C.

Awarded 1st. January, 1919.

CARTER, Lieut. Henry William 5/Royal West Surrey

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

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

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

CATTELL, Capt. Alfred George 24/London

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

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

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

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

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

CHANDLER, Capt. Cecil William 8/Royal Munster Fusiliers

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

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

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

CHATTERTON, Lieut. Richard R.G.A.

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

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

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

CHEVERTON, Major Thomas Bird R.F.A.

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

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

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

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

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

CHRISTIE, Capt. John Fairfax 1/Herts

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

CLASS, Lieut. Herbert Rudolph 5/Royal Warwick

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

CLIVELY, Major Richard Constantine 16/Tank Corps

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

COLE, Lieut. Gordon James 17/Rifle Brigade

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

COLE, 2/Lt. William Maurice 5/Leicester

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

COLEMAN, 2/Lt. George Herbert 5/Liverpool

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

COLES, Lieut. Edgar Lermitte 5/Royal West Surrey

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

COLLINS, 2/Lt. John Edmund 22/London

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

COLVIN, Capt. Alexander 5/Essex

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

COMBER, 2/Lt. Turner 9/Essex

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

BAR TO M.C.

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

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

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

CONRAN, Capt. Edward Dennis 2/Royal Munster Fusiliers

Awarded 3rd June, 1916.

BAR TO M.C.

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

COOKE, 2/Lt. Michael James 3/Norfolk

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

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

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

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

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

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

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

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

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

CORMACK, 2/Lt. Arthur Richard Machine Gun Corps

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

CORNISH, 2/Lt. George Mervin Grenadier Guards

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

CORRELL, 2/Lt. Charles Edward 5/Yorks

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

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

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

COTTAM, Capt. Algernon Edward 2/East Surrey

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

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

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

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

Awarded 3rd June, 1917.

CRAMPTON, 2/Lt. Hubert 5/Manchester

Awarded 3rd June, 1917.

CRAN, Capt. Robert Charles 2/York & Lancaster

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

CREED, 2/Lt. Thomas Percival 5/Leicester

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

CRISP, Lieut. George William 23/London

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

CROCKER, 2/Lt. William Charles 4/Dorset

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CROUCH, Capt. Francis Harris 5/Lancashire Fusiliers

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

CROWTHER, Lieut. John Edward Marmaduke 11/East Surrey

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

CUDDON, Capt. Philip Basil 2/Hampshire

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

FIRST BAR TO M.C.

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

SECOND BAR TO M.C.

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

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

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

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

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

CUNDALL, Capt. Herbert Ayres 1/South Stafford

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

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

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

CURTIS, 2/Lt. Frank Machine Gun Corps

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

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

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

CUTTING, Major Raymond Howarth 1/Devon

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

DALTON, 2/Lt. John 1/Bedford

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

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

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

DANGERFIELD, 2/Lt. Paul 1/East Kent

Awarded 1st January, 1916.

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

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

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

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

DAVIES, 2/Lt. Arthur Charles 11/Essex

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

DAVIES, 2/Lt. Derek Ben Welsh Guards

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

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

In FRANCE, 8th and 11th March, 1918. Whilst on artillery observation duty he engaged a hostile scout, which he succeeded in sending down out of control. He then continued to observe for the shoot, and successfully accomplished his task. Later, whilst again on artillery patrol, though attacked by five hostile aeroplanes, he, by successful 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.)

LILLE, 20th May, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion when acting as an observer. In the course of a fight with several Albatross scouts, in which he shot down one, the pilot was wounded and fell over the control lever insensible, causing the machine to dive with the engine full on. He climbed out, standing outside the fuselage on the lower plane, dragged the pilot back, and, switching off the engine, pulled the machine out of its dive. Not being a trained pilot, his act exhibited great fearlessness and skill.

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

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

ELKINGTON, Lieut. Howard George 21/London

DESSART RIDGE--BAZENTIN WOOD, 21st March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in command of a company, especially during difficult withdrawals, when his coolness and courage were pre-eminent. At one critical moment he hastily reorganised and established a defensive flank, which gave time for a new position to be taken up in rear.

ELLEN, Lieut. Walter 8/Royal Sussex

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

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

MOEUVRES, 27th September, 1918. By conspicuous gallantry and determination he led his company to their objective, when he pushed forward and allowed companies in rear to consolidate. By his determination and fine example he held a most important point during a very critical period in the fight in spite of fierce opposition, and later rendered invaluable assistance to troops on his flanks by giving them information and enabling them to continue the attack.

ELLIOTT, 2/Lt. Arthur Godfrey Grenadier Guards

BOURSIES, 3rd September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry during an attack. Having obtained his objective with his company, he at once pushed forward patrols to the next tactical feature, thereby enabling the advance of the battalion to be expedited. Later, during consolidation of a position, he displayed the greatest coolness and devotion to duty under heavy gas shelling, and, though gassed himself, remained at duty until three out of his four platoons had established themselves.

ELLIOTT, Lieut. Ernest Edward 9/Royal West Surrey

HAMEL, 26th to 28th March, 1918. During three days’ operations, he carried out a valuable reconnaissance under direct machine-gun fire. Though twice wounded he refused to withdraw, but remained with his men and continued to render valuable service until the battalion was relieved. His coolness under fire was a splendid example to his men.

ELLIS, 2/Lt. Joe 13/East Yorks

Near ALEXANDROVO, 8/9 June, 1919. For marked gallantry and devotion to duty. Although the Russian flanking party had withdrawn, he attempted to rush a hostile post with eight men. On 15th June, with a patrol of 12 other ranks, he kept up a running fight for three hours with an enemy patrol about 100 strong. A splendid leader, who can always get the best out of his men.

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

Awarded 4th June, 1917.

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

Awarded 4th June, 1917.

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

DOUBLE CRASSIER, 12th March, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry when rescuing, under very heavy shell-fire, some men who had become imprisoned in an old mine. At the first three attempts to reach them he was driven back by heavy fire.

ELTON, Capt. Herbert Sauzier 2/London

In FRANCE, 21st to 27th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as battalion reconnaissance officer. On many occasions he was ordered to lead Tanks to their starting-points over very difficult ground, and always succeeded. He also displayed wonderful courage and initiative on the battlefield in obtaining information from neighbouring infantry and carrying orders to isolated Tanks. His services were invaluable throughout the operations.

ELVY, Major Leslie Thomas 13/London

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

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

FONTAINE, 23rd April, 1917. He led his platoon with great courage and coolness. By his splendid leading he was mainly responsible for the success of the advance, during which 500 prisoners were taken. Though wounded in the head, he stuck to his work.

EVANS, 2/Lt. Douglas William 10/London

ST. QUENTIN, 21/22 March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his four guns were early put out of action, he took charge of two guns of another section and repelled many enemy assaults and assisted the infantry to hold the line. He showed great coolness and skill in the use of his guns.

EVANS, Lieut. Hugh Elwyn 5/Yorks

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

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

SALONIKA, 27/28 March, 1917. When in command of a patrol he encountered a much stronger hostile party, which attempted to ambush and surround him. He at once attacked, and inflicted severe loss on the enemy. He handled his patrol with great ability and coolness throughout, setting a very fine example of courage and resource.

BAR TO M.C.

MORTHO WOOD, near VILLERS OUTREAUX, 8th October, 1918. He showed great gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack. On reaching the enemy wire he went forward to try and find gaps, and though badly wounded while doing so, remained at duty till daylight, when he organised his platoon and continued the advance until obliged by his wound to go back. He set a fine example of courage and determination.

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

VIEUX BERQUIN, 7th August, 1918. He made a reconnaissance in advance of a patrol which was held up by machine-gun fire from two points. By working close up he was able to locate the exact position of these guns. He further located two machine-gun posts further behind, from which our men were being sniped, and again two more posts from which a machine gun was captured. He was out for nearly four hours, most of the time behind the enemy’s posts. He displayed conspicuous gallantry and skill.

EWEN, 2/Lt. Henry Spencer 23/London

W. of GRAINCOURT, 8th December, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He organised and supervised the construction of a communication trench under heavy shell fire. Though he was twice badly shaken by bursting shells, he showed great courage and disregard of danger, and encouraged his men, when casualties were caused among them, by his splendid example.

FAGAN, 2/Lt. Herbert Archer 5/Yorks

W. of WANCOURT, 23rd April, 1917. He took a party and, working down a trench, cleared the enemy machine guns which were holding up the attack. The same night, under heavy barrage, he went down to headquarters and reported on the situation.

BAR TO M.C.

Near FONTAINE-LES-CROISILLES, 26th June, 1917. When in command of supports he crawled 300 yards on two occasions across the open at great personal risk to gain touch with the attacking company, which was completely isolated. He brought back information of the greatest value to battalion headquarters by this energetic and gallant action.

FAIRBAIRN, Capt. George Henry 9/Rifle Brigade

FLAVY-LE-MARTEL, 23rd March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his commanding officer had become a casualty he took charge of the battalion, and proved himself a capable leader under the most trying circumstances. He held on to positions to the last moment, retiring last himself and rallying the remains of his battalion.

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

Near PASSCHENDAELE, 9th October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of his company, after all the other officers had been killed or wounded. He made a defensive flank to join up with troops on our left, and showed great powers of command under trying circumstances.

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

GUEUDECOURT, 25th September, 1916. Although wounded he led the first wave of the attack with great courage and determination. Later, when again wounded, he tried to continue, but his wounds prevented him.

FAIRTLOUGH, Capt. Gerard Howard R.E.

DEMUIN, 30th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During recent operations, when the enemy pressed back the troops on the right, he collected a party of runners, orderlies and stragglers under heavy machine-gun fire and checked the enemy advance.

FALK, Capt. Cecil Joseph 3/Wilts

E. of NOYELLES, 4th November, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and initiative during an attack. The officers commanding the two leading companies early became casualties, and the companies became somewhat disorganised. He immediately moved forward his support company, reorganised the line, and reached and consolidated the final objective, commanding all three companies until relieved by the arrival of the C.O. He has done consistent good work.

FARRIMOND, 2/Lt. William 15/Royal Warwick

W. of MERVILLE, 19/20 July, 1918. He brilliantly executed a raid on the enemy’s trenches, his party killing every one of the enemy they met, and he himself accounting for some. He showed great determination and skill, and his daring inspired his party with the utmost confidence.

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

Near AVESNES-LE-SEC, 13th October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed the greatest courage in consolidating, under heavy fire, a position just gained, and, when one of his posts was attacked and casualties occurred, he collected men from a neighbouring post, and re-established the position. His cheerful courage and energy inspired all ranks with confidence.

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

Awarded 1st January, 1916.

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

Near LE HAMEL, 10th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a hostile attack, when, in spite of their flank being exposed, his company maintained the position. Again, when he was the only officer left in the company, he managed to protect the left flank of the battalion when the troops on the left had retired, and so saved a critical situation.

FIGG, Capt. Sydney Vavasseur 1/Royal Warwick

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

FISHER, 2/Lt. Henry Cecil 16/Middlesex

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

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

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

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

Near LAVENTIE, 1918. This officer, who was commanding a platoon, had orders to advance. An hour after receiving the orders he led his platoon forward, and, although he had never seen the country before him during daylight, kept direction accurately, quickly taking each objective as he came to it. Although met by hostile machine-gun fire, he pushed on through two hostile strong points, capturing a machine gun and the gunners, and establishing himself well in advance of his final objective. By his coolness under fire not only did he set a good example to his platoon but inflicted many losses on the enemy, whom he encountered in greatly superior numbers.

FLINT, Capt. Hugh 1/Hampshire

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

FOORD, 2/Lt. Basil Arthur 7/London

Near ARRAS, 28/29 May, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while in charge of the right attacking platoon in a raid on the hostile lines. He displayed a fine fighting spirit and powers of leadership, personally accounting for many of the enemy. When the time for withdrawal came, he remained behind to assure himself that all his casualties were brought back, assisting to carry some of them himself. He was the only surviving officer, and his gallant behaviour throughout was a fine example to all ranks.

FORBES, Lieut. George Freeman Murray 1/Gloucester

N. of GRICOURT, 29th September, 1918, when a frontal attack was held up, this officer on his own initiative worked round on a flank and entered the enemy’s trenches. By this action he was enabled to organise a bombing attack party which worked up to the trench and took the enemy by surprise and caused him to retire. This enabled the frontal attack to gain their objective. He showed the greatest gallantry, initiative and resourcefulness.

FOULKES, 2/Lt. Edward South Lancashire

PLOEGSTEERT, 11th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy attack. This officer displayed exceptional coolness and good leadership under very difficult circumstances. He rallied and reorganised men with marked success, and when compelled to withdraw did so by successive rushes, under covering fire, checking the enemy advances.

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

PROSPECT HILL, near LE CATELET, 3rd October, 1918. For gallantry and ability in commanding his company during the attack. His skill and initiative were most marked. Again, on the night 7/8 October, when his company took part in the attack on VILLERS FERME, near VILLERS OUTREAUX, he displayed the same gallantry and coolness and captured his objective under very heavy rifle and machine-gun fire.

FRASER, 2/Lt. Alan Cumming 7/London

MALARD WOOD, 8th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership. When the advance on his flank was held up by heavy machine-gun fire he worked his Lewis gun forward with great courage and disregard of danger, and silenced the machine guns. Our advance was then pushed on. Throughout the operations his fine example inspired confidence in all ranks.

FRASER, 2/Lt. Alexander 6/Royal Highlanders

LONGAVESNES, 21st to 30th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. As battalion signalling officer he kept up communications under most difficult circumstances. When practically all the officers had become casualties he organised the men of all units around him and by his coolness and good leadership covered the withdrawal of other troops. By his cheerfulness and utmost disregard of danger he set a magnificent example.

FRIEND, 2/Lt. Charles Percy 3/Wilts

Near MORCHIES, 22/23 March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. As company commander he kept his men under a fine state of control in the face of great odds. He organised his line of defence with the greatest skill, and by his fine example kept up the spirit of his company, which inflicted heavy casualties and held the enemy in check at a critical moment.

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

Near TOURNAI, 8th November, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. He led his platoon with great determination in the face of heavy machine-gun fire, in endeavouring to force a passage across the ESCAUT RIVER, and was wounded in the leg by a machine-gun bullet. His company, despite heavy casualties, hustled the enemy to the river bank, and almost prevented the last bridge being blown up.

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

PLOEGSTEERT WOOD, 12/13 July, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry during a raid on the enemy’s trenches. He dragged a wounded man from the enemy’s wire to safety, and assisted others to get under cover. He crossed “No Man’s Land” three times under heavy fire while carrying out his gallant work.

FURZE, Capt. Gordon Coldstream Guards

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

GARBUTT, 2/Lt. John Restarick Royal West Kent

S. of HEBUTERNE, 17th July, 1918. He led his platoon forward from the reserve company through heavy shell fire with great gallantry and ability, reaching the forward companies with ammunition and entrenching tools, immediately after the objective had been gained, thereby greatly assisting the consolidation. When he found that one of the forward companies had lost nearly all its officers, he sent his platoon back, remaining himself to assist in the organisation and consolidation of the position, which was successfully carried out in spite of heavy shell and machine-gun fire. He displayed throughout great coolness and complete disregard of danger.

GARDNER, Capt. Henry R.A.

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

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

LOCRE, 21st August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a section working on tracks immediately behind the assaulting infantry. In spite of heavy fire he kept in touch with the situation by constant personal reconnaissance, and thus enabled the work to be pushed forward rapidly with small loss. His party was instrumental in capturing seven prisoners.

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

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

GAWLER, Capt. Harry Stephen 9/York & Lancaster

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

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

Near ORSINVAL, 4th November, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of Stokes mortar section. When the leading wave was held up by machine-gun fire, he brought up a mortar, and, despite casualties caused by the heavy fire directed on him, silenced the machine guns. The promptness with which he grasped the situation enabled the infantry to advance and gain their objective with small loss.

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

S. of MIRAUMONT, 15th February, 1917. He established his two guns within 100 yards of the enemy and bombarded an enemy post, thereby enabling the infantry to capture the post.

BAR TO M.C.

CHERISY, 3rd May, 1917. He accompanied and supported the assaulting battalion with his trench mortar, knocking out two enemy machine guns and accounting for a number of the enemy. When retirement became necessary he rendered his gun useless and assisted in reorganising the infantry.

SECOND BAR TO M.C.

Near PRIEZ FARM, 1st September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He kept his company close behind the barrage, and took the farm in the first rush, the garrison of about 100 retiring. By the time the enemy counter-attacked he had organised a strong defence, and easily beat them off. With the assistance of two other officers he gradually rounded up the enemy in the vicinity, and after seven hours’ fighting they surrendered. His initiative and leadership gained this very formidable strong point.

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

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

GIBBONS, Capt. James FitzGeorge 2/Notts & Derby

GINCHY, 13th September, 1916. He reconnoitred the position under very heavy fire. Later he organised and most gallantly led his company in an attack. He was severely wounded.

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

THILLOY, 27th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and able leadership. After his company commander had become a casualty this officer took command and materially assisted the advance by working his men round to a flank and engaging enemy machine guns which were holding up the company in front. Throughout the day he set a fine example to those around him.

GIBBS, Capt. Lawrence Henry 10/Lancashire Fusiliers

GOUZEAUCOURT, 9th September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer led his men through a heavy gas bombardment and reached the objective, driving the enemy out, killing two with his revolver. His company was then counter attacked from the flank, but the attack was repulsed, with the loss of twenty-two prisoners. He set a splendid example throughout the day’s fighting, constantly exposing himself and encouraging his men.

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

N. of VERTAIN, 23rd October, 1918. For most conspicuous gallantry and initiative during the operations. On reaching his objective he discovered a pocket of the enemy holding a sunken road. He rushed forward with one N.C.O. and killed two of the enemy and captured thirty. Six machine guns were found in the road, and but for his dash and courage a dangerous situation would have arisen.

BAR TO M.C.

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

GIBSON, Lieut. Archibald 2/Royal Scots Fusiliers

LEDEGHEM, 14th October, 1918. During the advance he was conspicuous for his initiative and contempt of danger. His company was in support, and on seeing the front company held up by heavy machine-gun fire he personally reconnoitred the ground and then pushed a platoon round the flank which captured the position and thus allowed the flank to advance. After taking the final objective he went forward under machine-gun fire and sniping, got in touch with his flanks, and selected the best positions for his men.

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

FAUQUISSART, 19th July, 1916. He led his platoon with great dash up to the enemy wire. Finding they could not get through, he patrolled till he found a gap, through which he led them on under heavy fire.

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

Near RANSART, 17/18 February, 1917. He personally conducted the raiding parties back to the supporting troops, and, on hearing that one group had not returned, he went back, found it, and let it back through the gap. He previously carried out several daring reconnaissances of the enemy’s position.

BAR TO M.C.

NEUVE EGLISE, 13th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a counter-attack which repulsed the enemy from a village. He personally killed seven and wounded four of the enemy, and with his small party he captured four enemy machine guns and fifty-one prisoners. He did very fine service.

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

Near YPRES, 31st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Having led his company to its objective, he held on throughout the day under a very heavy bombardment, although twice buried during the afternoon by enemy shells. He showed a splendid example of devotion to duty and courage under the heaviest fire.

GILKS, Capt. Humfrey Livingstone 1/Artists

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

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

FONTAINE-LES-CROISILLES, 28th May, 1917. At great personal risk he extinguished a burning ammunition dump. His promptitude and fearlessness saved several hundred rounds of ammunition, and probably many lives as well.

GILLESPIE, Lieut. Thomas Leslie 4/Worcester

E. of BAILLEUL, 1st September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership. When his company, which had been ordered to move up and fill a gap between two corps, was held up by machine-gun fire, he went forward and by personal reconnaissance located enemy machine guns, and turned his Lewis guns on to them with great effect, thus clearing the way for his company. The success of the advance was largely due to his fine courage and personal example.

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

Near MORCHAIN, 25th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When defending part of a line with his platoon, although wounded early in the attack, he remained with his men until hit for the third time. By his fine example of coolness and absolute disregard for personal safety, his platoon was able to inflict heavy losses on the enemy, and to hold them up until they had worked round the flanks.

GJERTSEN, Capt. Rudolf 4/Essex

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

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

AVE, ITALY, 4th October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and determined leadership in a raid. He led his platoon with courage and ability, and set a very fine example to those under him.

GOACHER, Capt. Frederick 1/Artists

MOEUVRES, 27th September, 1918. He displayed most gallant leadership, capturing more than 200 prisoners in the Canal. He then reorganised and, pushing on, led his company to their objective. He inspired his men by his utter disregard of danger, and continued to set a splendid example until wounded a short while afterwards.

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

In FRANCE, 24/25 April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his company in a successful counter-attack under heavy machine gun and shell fire, kept his men well in hand, and maintained his position under extremely heavy fire during the next day.

GODFREY, Capt. Ernest Gordon 6/London

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

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

GUN TRENCH, 30th September, 1915. For conspicuous gallantry when the Germans had succeeded in entering Gun Trench and were bombing down it. It was largely owing to the personal bravery and initiative of 2/Lt. Godfrey that their advance was stopped. He organised bombers, collected bombs and attacked the enemy, gaining some ground. He was continuously fighting from 6.30 p.m. till 5 a.m. next day.

GOLDIE, Capt. Bernard Charles Mary 10/London

Near SIVRI TEPE, EGYPT, 19th September, 1918, For conspicuous gallantry and dash during the operations. He, in conjunction with another officer, each in command of a platoon of the advanced guard, though taken on both flanks by machine-gun fire, pushed on, captured their objective and several prisoners. This manœuvre turned Sivri Tepe, and was instrumental in causing the enemy to retire, thus materially assisting the advance.

GOLDSBURY, 2/Lt. Charles Melville 7/London

Near HOLLEBEKE, 9/10 July, 1917. When in command of a raid, he was the first to reach the farm which was the objective, and in spite of enemy barrage and heavy rifle fire dashed on ahead and bombed the place, setting it on fire and capturing 10 prisoners. He was severely wounded whilst returning, having remained behind in the burning building to search for a trench mortar. The success of the enterprise was entirely due to his splendid example of fearlessness and personal leading.

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

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

GOSNEY, Lieut. Harold William 13/Rifle Brigade

Near LOUVIGNIES, 4th November, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and cool ability. His company commander and others being wounded, he reorganised the company, and on reaching the first objective he personally went along his line, adjusting liaison on both flanks. On reaching the final objective, and finding himself the senior officer present, he superintended consolidation on the battalion front.

GOTCH, 2/Lt. Davis Ingle 6/Northampton

REGINA TRENCH, 25th to 29th October, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry in action. Although several times buried himself, he was constantly helping to dig out others, and by his cheerfulness and courage afforded a fine example to all ranks.

GOULD, 2/Lt. Arthur Nutcombe 1/Gloucester

E. of POELCAPPELLE, 31st March and 1st April, 1918. He was in command of a patrol which was fired on by an enemy machine gun at a range of 30 yards, and three of his men were wounded. He succeeded in dragging two of them back with the help of the third man a distance of 200 yards to a point where he could return to our lines and bring back help. His courageous and determined action prevented the men from falling into the enemy’s hands.

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

SEBOURG, 5th November, 1918. Whilst coming into action in a new position, his battery came under heavy fire, which caused a block in the traffic and the ditching of one of the guns. He displayed great presence of mind and coolness, quickly found another route of advance, and eventually got the battery forward into action. He thereby enabled not only his battery but many others in the rear to get forward and into action.

GRAHAM, Lieut. Keith 15/Hampshire

MENIN, 2nd October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Although nearly surrounded by enemy machine guns he held his position and succeeded in capturing a strong concrete dug-out in a farm. He showed coolness and resource in the face of determined resistance.

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

Near FRELINGHEM, 1st October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When sent out on a patrol with three men to examine a river, he found a footbridge, crossed it, and made a thorough reconnaissance. On returning, the enemy made an unsuccessful attempt to cut him off, and he withdrew his patrol under fire without a casualty. On the following night when on patrol he was instrumental in the discovery of a second footbridge, and owing to his good leadership his patrol gained most valuable information. On both occasions he showed great determination and sound judgment.

GRAY, Capt. Harold Vernon 6/Gloucester

HOLNON WOOD, 22nd March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. The enemy were believed to have penetrated into a position held by an advanced right company, and he was sent to report on the situation. He displayed great courage and resource both in going and returning under heavy shell fire, organised the position, and successfully returned with a very clear report.

GRAY, 2/Lt. Harry Albert Royal West Kent

N. of YPRES-MENIN ROAD, 3rd October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in maintaining direction as leader of an assaulting wave. When his company commander became a casualty he reorganised the company, which had lost over 60 per cent., and beat off several minor attacks. He remained with his men in a shallow trench when they were being heavily shelled, when he might have gone to his headquarters. The good work done by the company was mainly due to his splendid example.

GRAY, Lieut. James 5/Royal West Surrey

Near GRAND ROZOY, 29th July, 1918. He repeatedly distinguished himself in action, especially when he led his company, with a total disregard for personal safety, under intense and accurate machine-gun fire. He inspired his men with great confidence, and successfully dealt with some difficult situations.

GRAY, Lieut. Samuel Alexander 23/London

HAPPY VALLEY, 22nd August, 1918. He carried out several important reconnaissances under heavy fire, bringing back information of essential value on each occasion. Later, when the enemy attacked with some success, he fought a determined rearguard action, holding successive positions to the last moment. Throughout the operations his gallantry and devotion to duty were conspicuous examples to his men.

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

Near MERVILLE, 12th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He acted as adjutant until he was wounded, and rendered the utmost assistance in reforming and reorgansing a defensive line at a time when great pressure was being brought against the battalion and the position was obscure. His personal example under trying conditions and heavy fire at close range was altogether admirable.

GREEN, Lieut. George Richard Grenadier Guards

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

GREEN, Capt. William Charles 1/South Stafford

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

BAR TO M.C.

Near BOIS DE LUXEMBOURG, 27/28 May, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy attack. When the enemy had broken through on his left and his company had suffered severe losses, he rallied the remainder of his men and held on for a considerable time. Having lost touch with troops on his right, he withdrew to a trench in rear and again maintained touch with them. His numbers being greatly depleted, he attached himself to the troops on the right until wounded the following day.

GREENWOOD, Lieut. James Hurst 11/Royal West Kent

YPRES-COMINES CANAL, 14th June, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Although wounded in the jaw, he continued to lead his company with great dash and fearlessness, rushing and capturing a machine gun which was holding up his advance. This was the second occasion on which he had captured an enemy machine gun.

GRIERSON, Lieut. Kenneth McIvor 22/Manchester

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

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

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

GRIFFIN, Capt. Arthur Ethelbert R.E.

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

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

POTYZE, 14/15 March, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry. He took part in a raid on the enemy’s trenches, and was the first man to enter them. He shot the sentry and set a fine example of coolness.

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

ACHIET-LE-GRAND, 21st to 23rd August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership. He led his platoon in an attack with great skill to the final objective in spite of heavy machine-gun fire. When the flanks were exposed and a withdrawal became necessary, he maintained his position for two hours over a thousand yards in advance of the new line covering the withdrawal, and then brought back his men in perfect order. In a later attack he captured all his objectives and took command of a large number of troops who had lost their leaders. The success achieved was largely due to his courage and coolness.

GUTTRIDGE, 2/Lt. John Frederick 9/Yorks

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

HACK, 2/Lt. Walter Pank 10/Lincoln

Near POELCAPPELLE, 22nd to 24th October, 1917. Seeing two of the enemy about 200 yards from our trenches trying to get away he covered them with a Lewis gun and went out himself and brought both back prisoners.

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

FORET DE NIEPPE, 28th June, 1918. Soon after the commencement of an important attack this officer went well forward and established a signal station, from which he kept up communication between battalion headquarters and the companies, notwithstanding the heavy enemy shell fire, which constantly broke the wires. His personal courage and coolness under trying circumstances were a fine example to his men, and he sent back valuable information from his position in the front line.

HALL, Capt. Alner Wilson 1/Artists

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

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

Near VERMELLES, 28th September, 1915. For conspicuous gallantry at the quarries. He led his bombers and threw bombs himself against the Germans for nearly three hours until completely exhausted. By his courage and example he eventually worked his way up the trench and cleared it of the enemy.

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

FAYET, 14th April, 1917. He led his platoon with great skill in the face of heavy fire, and placed his machine guns to such advantage that he was able to materially check the enemy counter-attack, thereby rendering valuable assistance at a critical period.

HALLIDAY, Lieut. Howard Edwin 7/Worcester

ASIAGO PLATEAU, ITALY, 10/11 October, 1918. For conspicuous courage and determination during a night raid on enemy trenches at Sec. In spite of the darkness and a heavy enemy barrage, he led his men straight to the final objective, where he engaged the enemy with great gallantry. An enemy machine gun opened fire on his party at close range; he at once, with only a few men, rushed the gun, putting the team out of action, and brought the gun back to his lines.

HALLOWES, 2/Lt. Rupert Price 4/Middlesex

HOOGE, 19th July, 1915. For conspicuous gallantry on the night of 19th July, when owing to shortage of bombs the enemy was advancing down the communication trench. He got out of his trench, exposing himself fearlessly, and fired at the enemy in the open, hitting several. He also assisted in making a block, dug out a communication trench under heavy shell fire, and rebuilt a parapet that had been blown in. Throughout the night he assisted in keeping touch and supplying bombs.

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

Over COMINES, 12th October, 1917, to 26th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has on many occasions displayed the utmost dash and fearlessness in

engaging enemy aircraft at close range, and has succeeded in destroying a considerable number. He also attacked with machine-gun fire, and from low altitudes, enemy formations on the ground, and dropped bombs on points of importance behind the hostile lines. He has invariably shown great determination and a fine offensive spirit.

HANCOCK, Capt. Ernest R.G.A.

BEUVRY, 18th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. The section in which this officer was in command was being heavily shelled, during the course of which a 15-in. shell destroyed the drainage system in the vicinity and flooded one gun position, while in the other the gun platform was smashed by a shell. He managed to get them both into action again and kept them firing. He was several times knocked over by shell explosions.

HARDING, 2/Lt. Geoffrey Philip 6/Northampton

CHERISY, 3rd May, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, in outflanking and bombing an enemy machine gun, putting it out of action. His courage and determination were a splendid example to his men.

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

MESSINES, 7th June, 1917. He showed complete disregard of danger in assisting to search deep dug-outs and cellars of a village for traps and mine charges. His coolness under constant heavy shell fire kept up the spirits of his men and set a fine example of courage. He extricated two men who had been buried by a shell although exposed to fire himself. His work was most efficient.

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

GIBERCOURT, 21st March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He brought up the battery transport and got away two guns under intense machine-gun fire, afterwards returning with a corporal, started up and got safely away with the two remaining F.W.D.’s in spite of machine-gun fire which riddled the lorries.

HARRISON, Capt. Frank 9/Royal Munster Fusiliers

Awarded 3rd June, 1917.

HARRISON, 2/Lt. John George 3/Lincoln

N. of POELCAPPELLE, 4th October, 1917. He took command of his company in an attack when he was the only officer left. He reorganised his men, sited his posts with great judgment, and sent in a very clear and useful report on the situation. He was largely responsible for repulsing an enemy counter-attack. He showed great courage and initiative, and his contempt of danger had a great effect on his men.

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

E. of NIEUPORT, 10th July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of the maintenance of canal bridges. By his untiring energy and disregard of personal safety he succeeded in repairing these bridges, although they were frequently cut by hostile fire, thereby maintaining communication under very trying and critical conditions.

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

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

HARVEY, Capt. Albert, D.S.O. 6/Liverpool

DON, 15/16 October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry on the night of 15/16 October, when in face of considerable difficulties and hostile fire, he got his company over the HAUTE DEULE CANAL. For this purpose he made a rough raft himself, was the first man across, and established a bridgehead at this point, thus enabling the brigade to cross and clear the enemy out of DON, a strong position. Throughout the advance, he commanded his company with skill.

HARVEY, 2/Lt. Eric Howard 5/Gloucester

N. of OVILLERS, 27th August, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry during operations. After a senior officer had been wounded he led a bombing attack against a trench held by 40 of the enemy. He drove them out and consolidated the captured trench.

BAR TO M.C.

DOULIEU, 12th September, 1918. He led his company with gallantry and ability in an attack, and drove the enemy, with many casualties, from the position where he was holding up our advance. At one time his men were practically surrounded and under heavy fire, through which he rushed without hesitation to warn an advancing battalion of the position of his company. He averted what might have been a most unfortunate accident by his promptitude and disregard of danger.

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

Near CROISILLES, 27th August, 1918. He brought his section of mortars into action behind the first wave of infantry, and successfully engaged several machine guns of the enemy which were causing casualties. He was severely wounded, but continued to direct and control his teams until all the ammunition had been expended. His courage and endurance were a splendid example to his men.

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

YPRES, 31st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the two assaulting battalions of an attack were short of ammunition and it was of the utmost importance that a fresh supply should reach them as soon as possible, he led an ammunition party forward about two-and-a-half miles over the most difficult country, exposed the whole time to the heaviest shell fire and without a guide. One third of his party were knocked out, but he safely delivered the ammunition, and hearing on his return journey that a hostile counter-attack was probable, he turned his party about and again reported to the battalion headquarters in case his aid should be required. His determination and devotion to duty set a splendid example to his party.

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

SCHWABEN REDOUBT, 21st October, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led bombing attacks with great courage and determination, and finally, after bombing for one and a half hours, was able to capture two officers and fifty men.

BAR TO M.C.

S.E. of YPRES, 20th September, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He successfully led attacks on three strong points, and, later, aided by one man, he captured a dug-out and took two officers and four other ranks prisoners.

HEDGES, Lieut. Norman Hammett 5/York & Lancaster

GOMMECOURT, 27th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while commanding a company. He repulsed a severe enemy counter-attack. Next day, under heavy machine-gun fire, he captured his objective, and though wounded maintained his position for four days. He set a fine example of courage and leadership.

HEMPHILL, Capt. Howard Hislop 2/Leicester

YPRES, 1st October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his company with great coolness through an intense barrage to counter-attack the enemy; he reorganised after heavy losses, and held on to a portion of the front line for thirty-six hours.

HENDERSON, Capt. Ernest James 2/East Lancashire

E. of YPRES, 31st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in leading his company throughout important operations under most difficult circumstances. Although exposed to heavy hostile fire on the right flank, he successfully consolidated his objective, and by this means ensured the safety of the right flank of his division. Later in the day, he successfully repelled two counter-attacks, setting a personal example throughout that greatly inspired and encouraged his men.

HENDERSON, Capt. Kenneth Robert 2(6)Yorkshire

ARCHANGEL. He has carried out the duties of company commander and adjutant of mixed force at BOLSHE-OZERKI, and has worked in a very efficient way. He has had continuous service on this front since November, 1918, and in the four engagements which his company has taken part he has proved to be a fearless and good leader of men.

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

Near VILLERS POL, 4th November, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took charge of two sections at the commencement of the attack and cleared the whole right flank of some half dozen machine guns which were enfilading it. He killed several himself, and with his handful of men collected over a hundred prisoners. After the attack he and a few others beat off a counter-attack on the right flank.

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

YPRES, 10th June, 1917. On several occasions he has rendered most invaluable assistance to the attacking infantry, personally reconnoitring forward positions and establishing his guns where they could co-operate with the greatest effect. His pluck and energy under fire have always been most marked.

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

RUMILLY, 8th October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and initiative. During the advance he came suddenly on a strong point in which were eight enemy machine guns. By prompt action and fearless leadership he rushed the post, overcoming the garrison and taking the crews prisoners.

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

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

HICKSON, Capt. Reginald Davies 9/Essex

ARRAS, 23rd March, 1917. With great coolness and a total disregard for danger he went forward under very heavy fire, and personally superintended the withdrawal of his advanced parties at a most critical time.

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

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

HIGGINSON, Capt. John Victor 2/Royal Welch Fusiliers

GIVENCHY, 5/6 July, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry during a raid. Owing to his brilliant organisation and fine leading of his company the raid was a complete success.

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

ASIAGO PLATEAU, 16th June, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while commanding a company in the second line during an enemy attack. Throughout the fighting he maintained excellent liaison with the forward battalion, sending back valuable information. When the front line was broken he held up the enemy with Lewis gun fire, and by constant patrolling kept touch with the division on his right, closing up a very wide gap in the second line. He showed great fearlessness, and by reinforcing his threatened flank undoubtedly prevented the enemy’s further advance.

HILL, 2/Lt. Arthur Dudley 1/Middlesex

Awarded 1st January, 1916.

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

Near ST. JULIEN, 22nd August, 1917. He led his platoon with the utmost gallantry on a concrete machine-gun emplacement, which he captured, killing three of the enemy. Being wounded, he directed the fire of his platoon from the top of the gun emplacement on to another enemy machine gun, which he captured. His cheerfulness and courage under heavy fire had a splendid effect on his men.

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

Near MONCHY-LE-PREUX, 17th June, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty under very heavy shell fire. A shell burst at the mouth of his telephone pit, killing a major and wounding him and another officer. He extricated himself, and although wounded in five places, succeeded in digging the officer out. He then carried him on a stretcher, with the aid of a bombardier, to the dressing station, through a very heavily shelled area, before having his own wounds dressed.

HILLYER, Lieut. William Harold 3rd London Field Coy. (171st Mining Coy.) R.E.

HILL 60, near YPRES, between 2nd and 17th April, 1915. In mining operations the task of completing and charging one of our mines was one of great difficulty and strain. Lieut. Hillyer worked and watched long hours at the end of a gallery 165ft. long and 3ft. by 2ft. 3in. in size, knowing that the enemy was counter-mining close by. His pluck and endurance were remarkable and resulted in the successful explosion of the mine and consequent capture of the hill.

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

S.W. of BERMERAIN, 23rd October, 1918. He led forward his platoon with the greatest gallantry. He attacked in turn a succession of hostile machine-gun nests, and by his initiative, coolness and determination succeeded in establishing the left front of the battalion on its final objective and taking some fifty prisoners, including two officers.

HINGLEY, Capt. Alfred Norman 13/Middlesex

CARENCY SECTOR, 1st to 11th April, 1917. For over 10 days this officer showed most conspicuous bravery and was a splendid example to all, carrying out his duties under very heavy bombardment. Though wounded he carried on until his battalion was relieved five days later.

HOAL, 2/Lt. Edward Garner 8/Manchester

ABRAHAM HEIGHTS, 6th to 11th October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of his company after the company commander had been wounded. He acted as guide to another company which had to take up a new position under heavy shell fire.

HOBBS, Capt. Wilfred 2/Bedford

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

HOBSON, Lieut. Robert Carl 12/Northumberland Fusiliers

WYTSCHAETE, 16th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Throughout a week’s fighting this officer’s energy and enthusiasm remained undiminished. At the end of that period, when acting as liaison officer, he voluntarily remained in the forward area until late in the evening, keeping brigade headquarters fully supplied with first-hand information.

BAR TO M.C.

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

HOCKEY, 2/Lt. Alfred Lennon 21/London

JERUSALEM, 9th December, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On a heavy enfilade fire being opened from a house on the flank, he, with great dash and initiative, attacked and drove out a much superior force of the enemy, and held the position under a heavy cross fire from machine guns, displaying the most courageous determination and energy.

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

Near WESTHOEK, 10th August, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when Forward Observing Officer. He remained with the most advanced infantry practically all day during an attack, and, although his wire was constantly cut, he personally renewed it under heavy fire, and got most valuable information through of impending counter-attacks. The night before he had succeeded, under great difficulties, in establishing visual communication by lamp from battalion to group headquarters. His courage and ability were most marked.

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

E. of GONNELIEU, 20th November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. When his company commander was killed early in the advance he took command, and, though wounded, led the company to the capture of the objective. He showed courage and leadership of a high order.

HOLDAWAY, Lieut. Neville Aldridge 8/Manchester

ABLAINZEVILLE, 27th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When this officer observed that the officer in charge of an important advanced post had become a casualty, he immediately went up through a heavy barrage and took command. He organised and controlled the fire of the garrison with such effect that the enemy began to waver, so he promptly advanced, inflicting severe casualties; but, finding them too numerous, he withdrew, after ascertaining their dispositions. His courage and coolness throughout the whole operations were very marked.

HOLDSWORTH, 2/Lt. Harry 4/East Lancashire

Near BRIASTRE, 19/20 October, 1918. He led his platoon on the night with great gallantry in face of heavy fire against a strong enemy position. On the final objective he located an enemy machine-gun post on the front of the battalion that was enfilading our line. He led a party of six men against the post, and by his determined assault captured one officer and four other ranks of the enemy, together with three machine guns. He did fine work.

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

MARTINPUICH, 25th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry during an attack. He led his platoon with the greatest determination, and drove the enemy back, and it was due to his courage and leadership that the objective was gained. He was seriously wounded, but refused to be moved to the rear until three more seriously wounded men were first taken to the aid post.

HOLLAND, 2/Lt. Arthur Leslie 1/Artists

S. of MARCOING, 30/31 December, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took command of a company when his company commander became a casualty and successfully led it to a new position which he consolidated. He brought in several wounded men from the front of the lines under heavy fire, and set a splendid example of coolness and courage to his men.

HOPLEY, Lieut. William Arnold 3/Royal Warwick

MESSINES, 10th to 19th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During ten days’ operations, when in command of two light trench mortars, he was frequently under the heaviest fire of all descriptions. On all occasions he set a fine example of courage and devotion to duty to his men, and his dispositions were marked by skill and ability. On one occasion, when both his mortars were buried and his detachment had been reduced to a quarter of their effective strength, he nevertheless managed to bring the mortars into action again and inflicted severe casualties on the enemy.

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

KEMMEL, 20th July, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry. When his battery was heavily bombarded and a direct hit ignited an ammunition store, he at once went in and got the fire under control at great personal risk before anyone else arrived on the scene. Some of the ammunition exploded, and the position was being shelled while he was working.

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

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

HORNE, Capt. Owen Walters 2/Essex

FAMPOUX, 9th April, 1917. When commanding the right company it was largely due to his leading that direction was kept over a three mile advance. When held up at the fourth objective by uncut wire he went to the front and personally supervised the cutting in front of a strongly held trench.

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

ANGLE WOOD, 18th August, 1916. He led the first line of the advance, capturing and consolidating his objective. Though wounded and put into a shell-hole he continued to direct operations and refused to be moved back till the position was safe.

BAR TO M.C.

In FRANCE, March, 1918. He has brought down completely out of control three hostile machines, and of two others which he engaged one he fought to within a distance of 200ft. from the ground, forcing it to land, the second spinning down to the ground out of control, he being unable to observe it crash owing to the presence of other hostile machines. He has carried out accurate and valuable reconnaissances, and has set a magnificent example of determined gallantry and skill whilst leading low-flying and bombing patrols.

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

MŒUVRES, 30th November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when employed in carrying ammunition to the front line. During three days’ operations he went backwards and forwards, without rest, through heavy barrages, and enabled the line to be maintained. He assisted on one occasion in repelling an enemy attack, and set a splendid example of energy and resource to his men under difficult conditions.

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

Awarded 3rd June, 1917.

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

Near VELDHUEK, 25th September, 1917. When the company commanders of two companies who had made a counter-attack were wounded, he took command, and showed great ability and coolness in controlling the situation for two days under continuous fire.

HOWE, 2/Lt. Vernon Arthur 3/Norfolk

S.E. of FORET DE NIEPPE, 10/11 May, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of a platoon carrying out a raid on an enemy post. He bombed an enemy trench, sent a Lewis gun round to enfilade it, and then, seeing that it was being successfully dealt with, he pushed on with only two men, and searched the houses which were his final objective.

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

BAILLEUL, 28th March, 1918. When the battery was heavily shelled in a forward position he set a splendid example of coolness and courage to his men. Later in the day, he took command of the battery in a most difficult situation and conducted a withdrawal under heavy fire. It was largely owing to his determined efforts that the operation was successfully carried out.

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

E. of YPRES, 4th October, 1917. Though wounded early in the assault he continued to lead his men until the objective was gained.

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

Near FREMICOURT, 21st to 23rd March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He worked day and night in the open, in spite of the heaviest shell and machine-gun fire, tending the wounded and helping them back to safety, with a spirit of cheerfulness and self-sacrifice rarely seen. After being wounded he still continued to perform his duties, until the wound necessitated his evacuation.

HUNT, Capt. Archibald Henry 20/London

N.E. of SOLESMES, 20th October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry in the operation. Though his right flank was exposed, he led his company on to its objective through a heavy enemy barrage and captured a field gun. He then consolidated the position gained and held on to it for three days under trying conditions.

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

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

HYAMS, 2/Lt. Henry David 23/London

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

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

WARNETON, 9th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in charge of a platoon occupying a strong point, and after both flanks had been forced back he held on and inflicted very heavy casualties on the enemy at close range, thus delaying the enemy’s advance and allowing the troops, which had withdrawn, to take up a new position. His tireless energy and cheerfulness deserve the highest praise.

IRELAND, 2/Lt. Ernest Pinnock Tank Corps

Near ST. JULIEN, 22nd August, 1917. When acting in support of another officer, the tank commanded by the latter became ditched, whereupon 2/Lt. Ireland attempted to tow it out with his own, but got ditched in the attempt. He unditched his own tank and brought all the wounded and the guns of both tanks safely out of action, although while doing so his tank was put out of action by shell fire. During the whole of this time, he was under heavy shell and machine-gun fire. He showed great gallantry and fearlessness.

IRVING, Capt. George Gray Hammond 9/Rifle Brigade

ACHIET-LE-GRAND, 21st to 25th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He made a personal reconnaissance of the outpost line under heavy machine-gun fire, and returned with information of great importance. During five days’ operations he was untiring in his efforts to arrange food, water and ammunition supplies, and by his masterly grip of the situation rendered invaluable service.

JACKSON, Capt. Mark Keith 6/Warwick

E. of VILLERS PLOUICH, 3rd to 5th December, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. Although in a very exposed position with his company, he maintained it for many hours under a very heavy shell fire. Later, seeing a company of another unit on his left being hard pressed, he gallantly led a party of men across the open to attack the enemy on the flank, and was wounded while so doing.

BAR TO M.C.

BAC ST. MAUR, 6th September, 1917. He organised the final attack which drove the enemy out of his positions with great skill, and carried it out with courage and determination, capturing many prisoners and four machine guns. His conspicuous courage and devotion to duty inspired all the men of the company under his command.

JACKSON, 2/Lt. Stewart Spiers 6/Worcester

LA VACQUERIE, 3rd December, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When sent up with reinforcements to a post which was almost surrounded by the enemy he led his men through heavy rifle and machine-gun fire. He went forward alone to reconnoitre the best means of approach, and by his coolness and courage succeeded in bringing timely assistance to the garrison of the post.

JAGGER, Lieut. Charles Sargeant 13/Worcester

NEUVE EGLISE, 11th to 14th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while commanding a company. He beat off several attacks by superior forces, and when his right flank was exposed and communication cut he still held on to his position. He made a valiant fight, and not until he was compelled to do so did he order a retirement.

JAMES, 2/Lt. Lawrence Edward 7/London

S.E. of YPRES, 20th September, 1917. When the advance of his company was held up by enfilade fire from a dug-out he quickly made up a party, and after hard fighting captured the position, accounting for eight of the enemy. His prompt action was invaluable to the battalion.

JAMES, 2/Lt. William Thomas 1/London

N.W. of BULLECOURT, 16th June, 1917. He took command of his company when his other officers had become casualties, and consolidated and held a position for 24 hours, although subjected to repeated bombing attacks and sniping from all sides. His conduct and bearing throughout were most creditable, and set a splendid example to his men.

JARVIS, Captain Arthur 1/Gloucester

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

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

GIVENCHY, 18th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. As soon as the enemy barrage lifted he ordered his company to stand to, and when he found that the enemy had penetrated the trenches he led an immediate counter-attack and drove them back some distance. He then organised and led bombing parties to clear the enemy out, and join up with a company on the left. He succeeded in this, and, although wounded, insisted on reorganising the sector, and did not leave till the next day.

JERWOOD, Capt. Edward Longsden 1/Royal Berks

S. of RICHEBOURG L’AVOUE, May 15th, 1915. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a night attack on the enemy’s trenches, when in charge of machine guns. He established a machine gun in position in the second captured German trench under rifle and machine-gun fire, and also recovered a machine gun that had been lost between the first and second German trenches. On 17th May he gallantly led a section which established two machine guns in the firing line under shell fire, and set a fine example to the men under his command.

FIRST BAR TO M.C.

Near OPPY, 29th April, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in leading his company during an attack. By his dispositions and personal example he was able to repulse several heavy counter-attacks until himself wounded. The reports he sent back were invaluable.

SECOND BAR TO M.C.

Near BERMERAIN, 24th October, 1918. For marked gallantry and devotion to duty. When in command of the support company he noticed that the left front company and the battalion on his left were held up by heavy enfilade machine-gun fire. He promptly advanced his company and captured the final objective.

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

S.E of HOOGE, 21/22 and 24/25 August, 1917. He maintained his position regardless of withdrawals on his right and left and of the fact that the enemy had penetrated the line on both his flanks. He displayed a coolness and fearlessness which inspired all ranks with confidence.

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

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

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

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

JOHNSTON, 2/Lt. John Darrell 5/Gloucester

E. of YPRES, 22nd August, 1917. During the attack he led his company through the barrage and took up and consolidated a position. He took command of the forward line and organised the defence of four different units. He displayed exceptional qualities of leadership, and by his cheerfulness and disregard of danger inspired all ranks to consolidate and hold on at a critical time. His organisation of the line helped the troops on his flanks to hold on to the objectives.

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

Near LE TRANSLOY, 17th October, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He has shown marked courage and initiative in turning our artillery on to columns of enemy infantry. On one occasion he carried out counter battery work in cloud and mist at 800 feet under heavy fire from the ground.

JONES, Lieut. Percy Hudson R.E.

FESTUBERT, 18th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. As brigade signalling officer he displayed untiring energy in his efforts to establish communication with battalions which had become dislocated owing to heavy bombardment and mist. Throughout the day he was up and down seeing what could be done to improve matters, regardless of personal risk.

JONES, 2/Lt. Reginald Lucas 9/London

Near WESTHOEK, 16th August, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on several occasions in hand-to-hand fighting. On one occasion he cleared a tunnel dug-out with a Lewis gun, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy.

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

S. of POELCAPPELLE, 4th October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took command of his company in an attack and led it forward under heavy fire. He showed great initiative and energy in organising and consolidating the captured ground.

JUPP, Lieut. John Morton Scott 10/Manchester

BRIASTRE, 20th October, 1918. For marked gallantry and determined leadership. He was in command of a company, and under heavy machine-gun fire, dashed forward with a few men, shooting several of the enemy with his rifle and capturing the guns. Later, finding that the company on his flank had not reached its objective, he led a platoon and attacked the enemy on his flank.

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

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

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

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

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

OVILLERS, 27th July and 13th August, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry during operations. He kept his battery continually in action day and night under heavy shell fire, thereby materially assisting the infantry to capture enemy trenches.

KEEY, Lieut. Cecil Walter 7/London

SAULCOURT and EPEHY, 7th September, 1918. For conspicuous courage and devotion to duty during the operations. He was in charge of two mobile trench mortars, and had both guns put out of action, and the majority of the teams wounded. Despite the fact that he was wounded in the face he took over the remnants of two companies of infantry who were left without an officer and reorganised them, and consolidated on a line just west of CAPRON COPSE. His initiative and courage in the face of great danger were a splendid example to all ranks concerned.

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

LA VACQUERIE, 30th November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He assisted his battery commander in man-handling the guns back when the ammunition was exhausted during an enemy attack. He set a splendid example of coolness and courage under heavy fire.

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

WERVICQ, 14th October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and initiative. During the attack he twice went forward to reconnoitre the ground prior to the advance of his guns. When an enemy post was holding up our advance he crept forward to ascertain the strength with which it was held. He obtained most useful information concerning the enemy’s position, although persistently fired at by snipers and machine guns. Later, he took his guns boldly forward and had them in their consolidated positions within half an hour of the capture of the locality.

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

Near STEENBEEK, 15th October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in charge of mobile 6-in. mortar in close support of the infantry. When the attack began heavy enemy machine-gun fire was immediately opened on the mortar and its detachment. With great coolness and gallantry he continued to keep his mortar firing and render very material assistance in diminishing the enemy’s fire, and thus enabling the infantry to continue their advance.

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

HAUSSY, 16th October, 1918. For gallantry and resourceful leading during the attack. After several attempts had failed to rescue a wounded man who was lying in front of our posts he crept out under heavy machine-gun fire and got the man in. Later, he organised a party of 10 men and surrounded an enemy post in a sunken road, which was inflicting great damage and casualties upon the attacking force, and succeeded in capturing the whole garrison of 60, with two trench mortars and two anti-tank rifles. His courage and coolness were admirable.

KERR, 2/Lt. John Vass 7/London

Near HANGARD, 24th April, 1918. This officer’s platoon was subjected to very heavy fire during an enemy attack, which drove back the troops on either flank. His determination encouraged his platoon to stand fast and pour a steady fire into the advancing enemy, causing them to bring up a large number of troops, supported by two tanks, against him. Although his men began to waver, he went round the platoon, regardless of personal danger, and rallied them at the critical moment by his example, so that not one of the enemy reached his post. But for his gallant stand a considerable amount of ground would have been lost.

KIDD, Lieut. Claude Bernard 15/Cheshire

Near EPEHY, 24th August, 1917. He did remarkably fine work when his company was holding a position for many hours from early morning till late at night, while heavily shelled. It was entirely due to his efforts that the men were kept together. He encouraged his men throughout the day, continually going up and down the trench. His conduct was splendid, and he set a fine example.

KING, 2/Lt. Bernand Ellis 10/Norfolk

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

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

Near CORDONNERIE, 29th July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when leading his platoon in a raid on the enemy trenches. After fierce hand-to-hand fighting, in which his platoon sergeant and four section leaders were all wounded, an enemy party superior in numbers appeared on his right. He at once collected his men, charged this party, and in a second hand-to-hand fight put them to flight. Although half his platoon had become casualties he remained out in “No Man’s Land” until ordered to retire, when he collected wounded and brought them in. His absolute contempt of danger and fine leadership so inspired his men that they completely routed a force of twice their strength.

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

SAPIGNIES, 25th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry. When heavy enemy fire killed two men and wounded several others of his battery he organised a stretcher party and got them to a place of safety under heavy shelling. By his example of coolness he kept the battery in action and saved several lives. Later, while observing under heavy enfilade fire, he showed marked devotion to duty, and kept up communication with his battery by visual, and got back valuable information.

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

GOUZEAUCOURT, 30th November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the preliminary portion of the attack he showed great courage and exercised complete control over his company. On the enemy opening a heavy barrage, and while they were seen to be advancing, he ordered all the sections with which he could get into touch to retire, only leaving the position himself when the enemy were not more than 300 yards away. It was very largely due to his courage and skill that the whole company were extricated from a very awkward situation with very few casualties.

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

N.W. of HEBUTERNE, 5th April, 1918. Whilst on duty at the guns under heavy enemy bombardment he helped to rescue the wounded from a blown-in dug-out. He kept all the guns in action, moved from pit to pit with the greatest coolness, and personally assisted in serving the guns when short of men. He displayed fine courage, and set a high example by his behaviour.

LAING, 2/Lt. Ivan Coldstream Guards

Near GINCHY, 15/16 September, 1916. When he was the only officer left in his company, he reorganised his men, rushed forward through a heavy barrage, and remained out securing the front till ordered to withdraw.

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

FAMPOUX, 9th to 11th April, 1917. He displayed great courage and resource in taking command of his company in the advance. When the party was withdrawn at night he did good work in organising the defence of a captured trench; he set a fine example throughout.

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

Near ST. QUENTIN WOOD. For marked gallantry and devotion to duty on the night of 17/18 September, 1918. He was sent to show the battalion guides the route to the assembly position. He took the party up and got shelled. Out of sixteen guides six came back, the remainder being killed. Although himself badly shaken, he returned to the battalion and, practically unaided, guided the companies into position. He then volunteered to take a message over ground swept by shell fire.

LAST, Capt. Ernest Reginald 1/Liverpool

VIMY RIDGE, 1/2 June, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry. He organised an assault on the enemy’s trenches, and displayed great coolness and an utter disregard of personal danger during the operation, which was carried out under a heavy hostile bombardment.

LAWLESS, Capt. Philip Henry 18/Middlesex

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

LEE, Capt. Reginald William 4/Essex

ALI-EL-MUNTAR, EGYPT, 26th March, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an attack he went back under heavy machine gun and rifle fire at close range, collected and brought up reinforcements regardless of his own safety. He then organised and skilfully led the final assault from his part of the line.

LEECH, Lieut. Arthur William 6/Northumberland Fusiliers

Near HARBONNIERES, 27th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a counter-attack, when his commanding officer had become a casualty, he took command of the battalion and successfully led the attack to its objective, capturing two machine-guns and several prisoners. This successful counter-attack was instrumental in holding up the enemy at a critical moment, and great praise was due to this officer.

LE FEVRE, 2/Lt. Frank Ewart Bayliss 3/Lincoln

S.W. of LENS, 1st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an assault upon the enemy’s position. When the leading company was temporarily checked he pressed forward, killing many of the enemy, and personally taking a prisoner. When he could go no further he dug in. He afterwards made it his special mission to keep touch between the right and left companies, repeatedly passing over ground which was under fire, and showing a complete contempt for danger. His consistent coolness under fire has always set a magnificent example to his men.

LEITH, Lieut. George Hector 18/Machine Gun Corps

FORET DE MORMAL, 4th November, 1918. During the attack he handled his section of machine guns with great courage and skill under heavy machine-gun fire, enabling them to select positions of great value, from whence they were able to inflict heavy casualties on the enemy, as well as to neutralise the enemy’s fire, and materially assisted the advance of the infantry. He has consistently done good work.

LEWIS, Capt. Francis Attwater 5/Welch

Awarded 11th April, 1918.

LEYBOURNE, Capt. Philip Edwin 8/Hampshire

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

BAR TO M.C.

S.E. of La CLYTTE, 8/9 August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership. He was the first to reach the objective on the front of the company of which he was in command. When the position had been gained he consolidated with skill and promptitude, in spite of many casualties, sending back valuable information to battalion headquarters. Throughout the operation his fine example had a great effect on his men.

LINDSAY, Lieut. Gordon Parmiter 2/Border

Near BAPAUME, January, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed great courage and initiative during a raid, and was the last to leave the enemy’s front line trench. Later he made a gallant attempt to rescue a wounded man.

LISTER, 2/Lt. Alfred Walton R.F.A.

FLEURBAIX, 9th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the battery position was being heavily shelled he helped to keep up the fire of his battery by running from one gun to another, passing orders. When the order was given to limber up he helped with the teams so that the guns were got away under shell and machine-gun fire. He worked day and night when he and another officer were the only two left with the battery, inspiring all ranks to do their utmost.

LLOYD-JONES, Lieut. John 2/Yorkshire

Awarded 1st January, 1916.

LOCKWOOD, Lieut. Eric Jardine 5/Essex

EGYPT, 19th September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. In the attack on KEFR KASIN, he led his platoon with great dash, taking all his objectives on three successive positions in very difficult country. He set a very fine example to his men.

LONGBOTHAM, Lieut. Currer Benjamin 32/Northumberland Fusiliers

S.W. of ASIAGO, 15th June, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy attack. When his company commander had been killed he, though wounded in the head, commanded the company throughout the day, and only went to the Aid Post when ordered to do so by the commanding officer in the evening. He set a very fine example of grit and perseverance to his men.

LONGSTAFF, Capt. Ralph 8/East Yorks

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

LORD, 2/Lt. Gilbert Henry 5/Royal Lancaster

Near WIELTJE, 31st July to 2nd August, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when all his officers and N.C.O.’s had become casualties and he himself was wounded in the hand. He took command of his company, and carried on under heavy shell fire and very adverse weather conditions, until he was again wounded in two places, displaying admirable courage and devotion to duty.

LORIMER, Capt. John Scott 1/Norfolk

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

LORT, 2/Lt. William Vincent 7/London

ALBERT SECTOR and “NO MAN’S LAND,” July, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and ability in action. He and a N.C.O. went out to the help of a fighting patrol who had suffered severe casualties. He promptly organised stretcher parties, and made many journeys to and from the front line under heavy machine-gun fire, himself unaided carrying one man 100 yards. When all casualties were clear he twice attempted to rescue the Lewis gun and was wounded when nearly succeeding.

LOTT, Capt. Francis Albert 1/Welch (32/M.G.C.)

Near ORS, 4th November, 1918. For conspicuous courage and devotion to duty at the crossing of the OISE-SAMBRE CANAL. He carried out personal reconnaissance, and pushed his guns boldly forward before the attack. During the attack he opened an intense fire on enemy machine guns, and swept the points from which the bridging parties could be fired on. This made it possible for the canal to be bridged very quickly.

LOVELL, 2/Lt. Bertram Tank Corps

YPRES, 31st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He rendered most valuable assistance to the infantry, and when his tank had become badly ditched under heavy shell fire he formed two strong points with his crew, and kept them supplied with ammunition until he was wounded. He remained with his men in one of these strong points for over an hour, until he became so weak from loss of blood that the crew persuaded him to go back to the dressing station. He set a splendid example of pluck and devotion to duty.

LOVERIDGE, Capt. John Leonard 4/Royal Berks

HANGARD WOOD, 27/28 April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He made a reconnaissance under heavy enemy barrage, and next day led his section to the starting point, in spite of the fact that his tanks had been observed by the enemy and were submitted to heavy fire. Throughout he showed great coolness and initiative.

BAR TO M.C.

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

LUCAS, 2/Lt. Clifford James 7(17)London

E. of WULVERGHEM, 28th September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Previous to the assault he had led daring reconnaissances of two craters, and in the assault, with the knowledge gained, he led his platoon round the first, killing the garrison, and then rushed the second. The same night he drove out nest after nest of machine-guns with his platoon, his energetic leadership inspiring his men with great confidence.

LYNE, Capt. Howard William 1/Yorkshire L.I.

S. of LE CATEAU, 17th October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry during the operations. He led his company to the objective with energy and skill. Subsequently he found that the enemy threatened his left. He immediately formed a defensive flank, and under heavy fire held his ground throughout the day.

LYONS, Capt. Ernest Frederick 10/Devon

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

MCBAIN, 2/Lt. Hubert 2/Durham L.I.

MORCHIES, 21st March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led a counter-attack and established a block in a trench at a very critical time. He held this position for four hours, and greatly assisted his battalion to maintain its position. He showed great fearlessness and devotion to duty. In the afternoon he was wounded.

MCCALL, 2/Lt. Archibald 4/K.O.S.B.

YPRES, 31st July and 1st August, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When all the other officers of his company had become casualties he took command, and led them with the greatest gallantry and skill during the severe fighting which ensued, returning after the capture of each strong point and collecting more men, whom he led forward. While doing this gallant work he fell severely wounded in the head, having very materially assisted in the capture of the position.

MCCARTHY, 2/Lt. Thaddeus Francis 4/Loyal North Lancashire

WESTHOEK RIDGE, 10th August, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When in charge of the battalion carrying and ration parties he carried out his work with the greatest coolness and ability, and although by reason of the heavy shell fire it was of a most arduous and dangerous nature it was due to his exertions and personal supervision that rations arrived regularly. On another occasion during an attack he led his men forward with great coolness, setting a fine example to those around him. He afterwards took over and reorganised another company whose officers had all become casualties.

MACDONALD, Lieut. Kenneth 7/Seaforth Highlanders

N.E. of YPRES, 28th September to 3rd October, 1918. For most conspicuous gallantry and determined leadership during the operations. He led his company with great skill against the enemy positions on the BRODSEINDE RIDGE, and on more than one occasion captured parties of the enemy practically single-handed. His fearlessness inspired all ranks under him.

MCDOUGALL, Peter Aitken R.A.F.

In FRANCE, 19th February to 12th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He always showed great initiative and skill in attacking enemy aircraft, and drove down or destroyed several enemy machines. On one occasion while on patrol he encountered three enemy two-seater machines, and though his engine was giving trouble he attacked them single-handed and drove one of them down out of control, having shot the observer. On another occasion, after driving down an enemy machine, he attacked and silenced a battery of six guns which were firing on our machines. His example of pluck and determination was of the utmost value to the squadron.

MACFARLANE, 2/Lt. Donald Murray 19/Lancashire Fusiliers

Near ZONNEBEKE, 23rd October, 1917. On a wireless station being blown in by hostile shell fire he organised a rescue party from his platoon, which was quartered in adjacent dug-outs. In spite of heavy shell fire he succeeded in digging out six wounded men and had them carried back to a dressing station. By his prompt action and fine example of courage the lives of these men were saved.

MACINNES, 2/Lt. William Alexander 4/Highland L.I.

Near SERRE, 10/11 February, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his platoon in a most gallant manner, and inflicted many casualties on the enemy. Later, he reorganised his men and materially assisted in repulsing a hostile counter-attack.

BAR TO M.C.

NIEUPORT, 10th July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an intense hostile bombardment of the town. He occupied the brigade observation post, which was unprotected, and at the top of a conspicuously high building, for twelve hours under intense shell fire. His work enabled the brigade commander to keep in touch with the situation, as all other means of doing so were being continually interrupted, and in spite of the shells bursting all round his post and passing through the building he declined to vacate it, except to repair his telephone wires. He set a magnificent example of fearlessness and devotion to duty.

MACKAY, 2/Lt. Donald John Everall R.E.

LA BASSEE CANAL, 18th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the enemy was seen massing in force at the head of a pontoon bridge, in spite of the shelling and machine-gun fire, he and his men swung and sank the bridge, and then assisted the garrison to man the trenches and repulse the enemy. Undoubtedly his coolness and resource under most difficult conditions saved what might have been a serious situation.

MCKEOWN, 2/Lt. Felix Quinn R.G.A.

CHAUNY, 21st March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. His section was under intense shell fire, and he found it impossible to keep the communication line working, so he established a post in the open, and from there maintained connection all day with the brigade, and got messages through to the section by runners. He was wounded in the evening.

MACKIE, Lieut. William Gordon 5/West Riding

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MCWALTER, Lieut. Thomas Brown 12/East Surrey

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

MACE, Capt. Edgar Robert 3(1)Liverpool

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

BAR TO M.C.

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

MACHIN, 2/Lt. Norman Frederick Coldstream Guards

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

MADDEN, 2/Lt. Clarence Rowland 4/Lincoln

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

MADDOCK, Capt. Richard Henry 2/Royal West Surrey

Awarded 1st January, 1916.

MADDOX, 2/Lt. Leonard George 22/London

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

BAR TO M.C.

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

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

Awarded 11th April, 1918.

MAINGOT, Capt. Patrick Sherlock 9/East Surrey

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

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

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

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

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

MANN, Capt. Deane Royal West Surrey

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

BAR TO M.C.

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

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

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

MANN, 2/Lt. Frederick Randall 2/Hampshire

Awarded 1st January, 1916.

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

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

MARGETSON, Lieut. Edward 1/Artists

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

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

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

BAR TO M.C.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

MARTIN, Capt. Granville Basnett 10/London

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

MARTIN, Lieut. Reginald Dean 8/Northampton

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

MASKELL, 2/Lt. Henry Percy 3/Wilts

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

MASON, 2/Lt. Henry James 3/Essex

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

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

Awarded 3rd June, 1917.

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

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

MATTHEWS, Capt. Gwyn Hobson 3/Machine Gun Corps

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

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

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

MAXTED, 2/Lt. Claude Bretherton 6/London

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

MAY, Capt. Herbert Richard Dudfield 5/Warwick

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

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

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

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

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

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

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

MIEVILLE, Capt. Walter Stokes 1/Artists

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

MILLIGAN, Capt. Andrew 8/West Yorks

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

MITCHELL, Lieut. Allan 4/York & Lancaster

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

MOIR, Capt. Kenneth Macrae 5/East Surrey

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

MOLLER, Lieut. Arthur Appleby Grenadier Guards

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

MONEY, Capt. David Frederick 1/Artists

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

MOODY, Capt. Percy 2/Royal Welch Fusiliers

Awarded 1st January, 1916.

BAR TO M.C.

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

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

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

MOORE, Capt. Francis William 10/Devon

Awarded 3rd June, 1917.

MOORE, Lieut. Frank Leonard 1/Monmouth

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

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

Awarded 3rd June, 1916.

MOORE, Capt. John Leslie Mackenzie R.E.

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

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

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

MOORE, Capt. Robert Frank 1/Notts & Derby

Awarded 3rd June, 1917.

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

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

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

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

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

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

MORROW, 2/Lt. Frederick R.E.

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

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

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

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

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

MORTON, Capt. William Chamberlin 1/London

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

MOSS, Capt. Vincent Newton 1/East Kent

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

BAR TO M.C.

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

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

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

MUNRO, 2/Lt. Donald George 18/London

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

MUNT, Major Edsal R.F.A.

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

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

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

MURRANE, Capt. Hugh Dudley 6/Royal Lancaster

Awarded 3rd March, 1919.

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

Awarded 18th December, 1917.

NEEDHAM, Lieut. Leslie William 20/London

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

NELSON, 2/Lt. Lewis Archibald 2/Leicester

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

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

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

NEWBERRY, 2/Lt. Thomas Frederick Machine Gun Corps

Awarded 30th January, 1920.

NEWLAND, Lieut. Arthur Mansfield Coldstream Guards

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

NEWMAN, 2/Lt. Arthur James R.G.A.

Near HOLLEBEKE, 15th September, 1917. When it was reported that one of the dug-outs near the gun had been blown in, he dashed out under heavy fire, organised a party, extricated the occupants, two of whom were killed, and got away a wounded man.

NEWTON, 2/Lt. Clement Vaughan 9/Royal Sussex

VERHAEST FARM, 7th June, 1917. After leading his company with great determination and courage to its objective, he showed skill and fearlessness in consolidating, personally leading out his covering parties and fearlessly exposing himself to machine-gun and rifle fire, in order to supervise and encourage the work. He held his line for four days, setting a fine example to his men.

NEWTON, Capt. William Godfrey 1/Artists (23/London)

Near FLERS, 18th September, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He placed a lamp in the open to guide a night assault. Later, although wounded, he rallied the men round him and bombed the enemy with great courage and determination. He set a fine example.

NICOL, 2/Lt. Ian Sinclair R.F.A.

CHAULNES, 25th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer was forward observation officer on a critical occasion. He got most valuable information throughout the day, and when the infantry was retiring he rallied stragglers and sent them back into the firing line, restoring a threatening situation.

NICHOLLS, 2/Lt. Edward John 7/Royal Warwick

S.E. of POELCAPPELLE, 4th October, 1917. When the right flank of his company was held up by heavy machine-gun fire during an advance, and the company commander was killed, he took command and led an attack on the machine gun, which he captured, putting the entire team out of action. He then led his men forward and captured his objective, setting a splendid example of courage and determination.

NICKSON, 2/Lt. George Bernard R.G.A.

Near YPRES, 18th September, 1917. When a truck containing ten tons of H.E. shells and cartridges was set on fire, with the help of four men he uncoupled the burning truck, pushed it clear, and then succeeded in extinguishing the fire.

NIMMO, Capt. William Wilson R.F.A.

Near VLAMERTINGTHE CHATEAU, 19th August, 1917. A bomb was dropped by an enemy aeroplane on an ammunition dump, and set fire to some boxes and camouflage. He, accompanied by the battery sergeant-major, at once ran to the place and separated the burning boxes and camouflage, which was burning on the top of boxes containing live rounds. There is no doubt that by his prompt action he saved a large number of rounds from being destroyed, and also prevented many casualties.

NORMAN, 2/Lt. Sigurd Oswald 19/Notts & Derby (M.G.C.)

FEUCHY CHAPEL, 10th April, 1917. He fought his tank with the greatest skill and energy, locating and silencing several enemy machine guns, and later, unsupported, he passed through the enemy lines and dealt with many targets.

NYE, Lieut. Frederick 18/Middlesex

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

OAKEY, 2/Lt. John Martin 7th Rifle Brigade (R.E.)

BULLICOURT, April, 1917. When in command of four trench mortar batteries he carried out a most successful piece of work. Two thousand rounds of ammunition had to be carried a distance of 2,500 yards. This was successfully accomplished, in spite of enemy fire and the difficulty of working over open ground at night.

O’BRIEN, Lieut. James 2/D.C.L.I.

SALONIKA. He carried a message under very heavy fire. He later displayed great courage and coolness in going back to organise and direct bearer parties.

O’DONOVAN, Capt. Robert Anthony 1/Worcester

MOISLAINS RIDGE, 4/5 March, 1917. He performed consistent good work throughout the day, and was largely responsible for the success of the operations. He set a splendid example of courage and determination.

BAR TO M.C.

S. of OPPY, 6th October, 1819. For most conspicuous gallantry and good work. He carried out a daring and highly successful raid with his company, capturing an enemy’s strong point, with four machine guns and 38 prisoners. He himself was first into the position. It was entirely due to his able leadership that the position was captured and the way cleared for a further successful advance during the day by other companies on his left.

OGDEN, Lieut. William Edward 5/Manchester

E. of YPRES, 31st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack in leading forward a platoon that had lost its commander and its direction. It was due to his fine leadership and disregard of personal danger that the final objective was captured.

OLDFIELD, Capt. Reginald Theodore 2/Bedford

S. of BRAY CORBIE ROAD, 6th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy attack. Finding that the enemy were occupying the trench immediately on his flank, he made an effective bomb block, and at the same time moved a section of his platoon to prevent the enemy moving round his flank. He effectively beat off the attack, and finally forced the enemy completely out of the support system. His gallant and able leadership prevented a serious penetration of the line at this point.

BAR TO M.C.

E. of RONSSOY, 21st September, 1918. He was in command of an assaulting company, which had both flanks exposed. After making a thorough reconnaissance of the country round QUENCHETTES WOOD, locating the enemy’s positions accurately, he, with the co-operation of four machine guns, then led two successful bombing attacks up DUNCAN AVENUE and POT LANE, which enabled him to get in touch with units on both flanks and clean up a large body of the enemy.

OLVER, Lieut. John Dennis Circuit R.A. (T.M.B.)

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

ORMISTON, 2/Lt. Walter Hugh 13/London

Near MOEUVRES, 21st November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his platoon was held up by hostile machine-gun fire he rushed forward to a gap in the wire, but, being left with only five men, he withdrew and brought them safely back. Though slightly wounded and badly shaken by a bomb in an enemy bombing attack he remained at his post until the battalion was relieved two days later.

OSTLE, Capt. Henry Knight Eaton 1/Artists (2/Border)

Awarded 1st January, 1916.

OSWALD, Lieut. Harold Robert 4(13)Welch

N. of LE CATEAU, 19th to 21st October, 1918. For great gallantry and initiative before and during the attack. He was indefatigable on the 19/20 October in carrying out reconnaissances across the RIVER SELLE in face of the enemy, who was holding positions on the east bank in great strength. During the attack he rushed an enemy machine gun with a few men whom he collected, killing the crew and capturing the gun.

OVERTON-JONES, Lieut. Edward Coldstream Guards

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

OWEN, Lieut. Malcolm de Brissac 1/Hertford

S.E. of HAVRINCOURT, 18/19 September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer was in command of the right front company when the enemy broke in at two points, but, by skilful handling of the supporting platoons, he stopped them from advancing further than the front line. He then made a daring reconnaissance under heavy machine-gun fire, and, organising a counter-attack, drove the enemy out again from one of the points. The next day he counter-attacked the other point, and succeeded in completely restoring the line.

OWEN, 2/Lt. Wilfred Edward Salter 5/Manchester

FONSOMME LINE, 1/2 October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the attack. On the company commander becoming a casualty he assumed command and showed fine leadership, and resisted a heavy counter-attack. He personally manipulated a captured enemy machine gun from an isolated position, and inflicted considerable losses on the enemy. Throughout he behaved most gallantly.

OWERS, 2/Lt. Frederick Thomas 13/London

BOURLON WOOD, 2nd to 4th December, 1917. GRAINCOURT, 11th December, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of advanced posts during lengthy operations. On one occasion he was bombed and fired on the whole day, but maintained his position. Later, when surrounded on three sides, he withdrew his platoon under orders, but after dark he reoccupied the post, and handed it over intact to the relieving unit.

PADDLE, 2/Lt. Kenneth Cecil Lawrence R.G.A.

Near GIVENCHY, 2nd November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as forward observation officer in a very exposed position in the front trenches. Owing to the enemy’s heavy fire one officer was wounded and two men were killed close to him, and although the enemy sent over a large number of trench mortar bombs whenever he ordered his battery to open fire, he persisted with his duties until his task had been completed.

PAINE, 2/Lt. George Gordon 2/Royal Berks

Awarded 1st January, 1916.

PALMER, 2/Lt. Percy Reginald 12/Royal Welch Fusiliers (Leicester)

Near HULLUCH, 12/13 February, 1917. He displayed great courage and determination in firing a torpedo under most difficult conditions. Later, he rescued two wounded men.

PARK, 2/Lt. Ronald Hubert Mungo Irish Guards

Near LANGEMARCKE, 9th October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a section of machine guns which he established in a well-chosen position from which to bring in direct fire upon the enemy’s approaches. He worked untiringly to establish a large reserve of ammunition, and when the enemy counter-attacked they were twice subjected to a heavy fire from his guns.

PARKER, Major John Amplett R.E.

Near MERVILLE, 11th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. His field company was digging a system of posts when the enemy attacked. He manned the posts with his men and a few other troops, and held the position for some time against determined attacks, showing great coolness under heavy machine-gun fire. He was severely wounded.

PARKIN, 2/Lt. John R.G.A.

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

PARKES, Lieut. George Henry 3rd Reserve Cavalry (13/Hussars)

Near HADRANIYAH, Mesopotamia, 29th October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. In an assault on a strongly entrenched plateau he was in command of the Hotchkiss guns, and by his marked personal courage and skilful handling of them under fire, cleared the right flank of the enemy and undoubtedly saved the regiment many casualties.

PASSINGHAM, 2/Lt. Edward George 1/Northumberland Fusiliers

Near ARRAS, 20th March, 1917. He led a raiding party with great courage and determination through uncut wire, and succeeded in entering the enemy’s front-line trenches, where he personally shot three of the enemy.

PATERSON, 2/Lt. Frank James 4/London

PEIZIERE, 10th September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and dashing leadership. This officer was detailed to mop-up part of the village. Although badly held up by enemy machine-gun fire he led his platoon on and showed great initiative, and set a splendid example by rushing two enemy machine guns, which he captured, killing the crews of both. In the attempt he was wounded, but carried on until his platoon had completed its task, and were definitely established on the objective.

PAYTON, 2/Lt. Sidney 15/Tank Corps

VRAU-VRAUCOURT, 31st August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and determination while in command of a tank. Ahead of other tanks and without infantry support he attacked and cleared machine-gun nests, killing several of the crews, and then, with his corporal, he entered dug-outs and took more prisoners. Later, while still ahead, he silenced another machine gun and took the crew prisoners. He was in action for seven hours and set a splendid example of courage and devotion to duty.

PEAL, Lieut. Arthur Francis Henry 5/York & Lancaster (148th T.M.B.)

YPRES, 28/29 June, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while in charge of two mortars which were taken out into “No Man’s Land” during a raid on the enemy’s trenches. Immediately the operation started enemy shelling became heavy, together with rifle and machine-gun fire; and soon afterwards one mortar became useless owing to a damaged striker. He personally remedied the defect and brought the mortar into action again immediately. By his fine example of coolness and determination he kept his mortars firing exactly to time, each of which expended 80 rounds.

BAR TO M.C.

HASPRES, 13th October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry in action whilst in command of the trench mortar section. He worked his gun forward with the greatest courage and determination, covering the advance of the leading companies, and later, when the enemy counter-attacked, although portions of the gun mountings were missing through casualties, he continued to fire the mortars until forced to withdraw.

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PEARSON, 2/Lt. William George Frederick 8/Royal Sussex

PREUX, 4th November, 1918. He showed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty whilst employed on the repair of forward roads. In the face of heavy machine-gun fire he made the necessary reconnaissance of the road, and the road was pushed forward, and finally completed, under very difficult conditions.

PEGRAM, Capt. Charles Ernest 17/Rifle Brigade

PASSCHENDAELE, 1/2 December, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He formed up his company at the assembly position although the enemy were sniping from an advanced post fifty yards away, and led them to the attack under intense machine-gun fire. When most of his men had become casualties and his left flank was in the air, he formed a defensive flank and established touch with the unit on his left.

PERL, Capt. Bernard Huson Artists: 5/Royal Lancaster

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

PERROTT, 2/Lt. Eustace Stroud 8/London (1/Artists)

THILLOY, 27th August, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the situation in front of a village was obscure this officer went forward through heavy machine-gun fire and obtained information of the greatest value to his company commander, and remained out well in advance, sending in information till he was wounded.

PETHERBRIDGE, Capt. Charles Arthur 2(17)Royal Scots

ZILLEBEKE, to E. of COURTRAI, 28th September to 20th October, 1918. For continuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a month’s fighting. He was acting as adjutant, and was at all times in the fighting zone. He carried out his work at all times with zeal and energy. He was invaluable to his battalion commander, and by his actions and courage inspired all ranks.

PHEYSEY, 2/Lt. John Edward R.F.A.

YPRES, 14th July, 1917. When getting ammunition forward to the guns, in spite of his having already made three journeys in 48 hours under heavy shell fire, a distance of eight miles each time, he volunteered to make a fourth, in the course of which he was severely wounded. He displayed the finest devotion and very great coolness whilst carrying out this duty, and set a splendid example to officers and men.

PHILLIPS, 2/Lt. Fenton Ellis Stanley R.F.C.

GINCHY, 3rd September, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry and skill. He has done fine contact patrol work. On one occasion he came down to a low altitude while making a report, and his machine was much damaged by rifle and machine-gun fire, but he carried on and successfully put our artillery on to the enemy, who were massing for a counter-attack.

PIERCE, Lieut. Alfred 283rd Siege Battery R.G.A.

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

PILE, 2/Lt. Samuel John Haughton 13/Middlesex

Near LOOS, January, 1917. During a raid on the enemy’s trenches he completely overcame the resistance of the enemy by shooting their leaders. He led his party beyond their objective, and later effected a skilful withdrawal.

PITCHER, Lieut. Walter Henry Blythe Coldstream Guards

BROEMBEKE, 9th October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in leading his company and maintaining direction under most difficult circumstances. During a counter-attack he displayed great initiative, altering his positions to make a defensive flank, which proved of the utmost value.

PITTS, 2/Lt. Arthur Walter R.A.S.C.

Awarded 3rd June, 1917.

PLATT, 2/Lt. Oswald Gordon 5/Yorkshire L.I.

HINDENBURG LINE, 3rd May, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion during an attack. His seniors becoming casualties very early he assumed command, rallying wavering troops of various units, establishing a position and holding it under intense fire until it became untenable. He was the last to retire. Twice before he has been recommended for great gallantry.

POCOCK, 2/Lt. Reginald William R.F.A.

Near BOESINGHE, 12th October, 1917. When in command of a party of trench mortars under heavy shell fire he constructed a track and succeeded in bringing into action three guns which were badly bogged in shell-holes, and then assisted in bringing up ammunition.

PODD, Capt. Jack Kenneth 2/West Yorks

Near ETTERPIGNY, 25th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. After the battalion had launched a counter-attack he pushed forward to a very advanced position and sent back excellent reports containing most valuable information, which he could only get at considerable risk. Later he displayed great courage and resource in reforming troops who had been driven back, and re-establishing a line. In these operations he was wounded.

POGUE, 2/Lt. Reginald Thomas 6/Dorset (Tank Corps)

WARVILLERS, 3rd to 9th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry with his tank in clearing the way, and thus enabling the infantry to advance practically without loss. He inflicted severe casualties on enemy machine-gunners, and was largely responsible for the capture of prisoners. In action, four times within the week, he set a splendid example, and always kept his tank tuned up for emergency.

POLL, Lieut. Dudley Erskine 24/London

ST. PIERRE VAAST WOOD, September 2nd, 1918. For most conspicuous gallantry and initiative. Whilst on the ridge in front of Vaux Wood he crawled over the open to the rear to bring up reinforcements, although absolutely exposed to intense rifle and machine-gun fire. He personally posted the reinforcements on the exposed flank and thus relieved the danger of a flank attack against the position on the ridge. Throughout the operations he set a fine example to all ranks.

POTHECARY, Lieut. Herbert Martin Rixson 8/West Yorks

DICKEBUSCH LAKE, 14th July, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry during an attack. When all the officers of his company had become casualties he assumed command, and, though wounded, he led them on and captured his final objective. He remained with the front line company until the battalion was relieved. He displayed great courage, ability, and devotion to duty.

POTTS, Capt. Joseph Harold 23/London

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

POWELL, 2/Lt. Laurence R.F.A.

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

POWER, Capt. Charles Montague 2/Scottish Rifles

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

PRATT, Capt. Harold Douglas 2/London

Near CROISILLES, 27th August, 1918. He carried out a reconnaissance on the flank of the battalion with great skill, and obtained such successful results that, owing to his information, the artillery were able to concentrate on a large body of enemy who were assembling for a counter-attack, and dispersed them with very heavy loss. He was later on wounded in three places by the explosion of a shell as he was attacking a machine gun that was causing casualties. His gallantry and ability were conspicuous and he rendered most valuable service.

PRESTON, 2/Lt. John Frank 7/London

Near YPRES, 7th June, 1917. He led his platoon twice to the attack of a position, which was finally captured, together with 80 prisoners. His resolute leading and courageous behaviour were of the highest assistance in bringing about a successful result.

PROSSER, Capt. Arthur Edward 1/Worcester

S. of OPPY, 7th October, 1918. During the afternoon he brought forward two of his platoons into the ROUVROY-FRESNES line, and led them through advanced troops which were hung up and captured a further 1,000 yards of the line. He himself rushed two machine guns which were enfilading our troops, and captured seventeen prisoners. His splendid example, courage and leadership enabled touch to be gained all along the line. Later in the evening he himself pushed forward into Neuvireul and captured two heavy trench mortars which had been causing many casualties to the battalion on his left.

PULLINGER, 2/Lt. Charles Edward 7/K.R.R.C.

WANCOURT, 10th April, 1917. He took command of the company at a very critical time, although he himself was wounded. In the face of heavy fire of all kinds he collected and reorganised the company, and successfully consolidated his position.

PULLMAN, Capt. Harold John Bucks Bn./Oxford & Bucks L.I.

ST. JULIEN, 16th August, 1917. He led his company with great skill and determination in an attack. When two preceeding waves were held up, he sent up flanking parties and rushed the enemy blockhouses. He reformed his company and proceeded towards his objective.

PURVES, 2/Lt. John Murdow R.F.A.

Near LANGEMARCKE, 16th August, 1917. When laying forward cables this officer and his party were confronted with a very heavy hostile barrage and intense machine-gun fire. With great determination he pushed on with four men and succeeded in getting his telephone lines across a river. His personal courage and perseverance set a splendid example to his party, and it was entirely due to his disregard of his own safety that the work was successfully carried out, the party being under heavy fire all the time. He was severely wounded whilst engaged on this duty.

PYKETT, Lieut. George Frederick 16/Royal Warwick

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

QUARE, Capt. Herbert Alfred Brame 9/Munster Fusiliers

Awarded 3rd June, 1917.

RABINO, 2/Lt. Francis Aloysius 3(1)Dorset

SAMBRE CANAL, 4th November, 1918. For gallant and able leadership in the attack. He commanded the platoon which first effected a crossing over the canal, and it was chiefly owing to his energy and initiative that a crossing was effected at a very critical time of the attack. In the subsequent advance he again showed great ability.

RACTIVAND, 2/Lt. Dometrius 3(1)Shropshire

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

RADCLIFFE, Lieut. Charles Netten 19/London

Near NEUVILLE-ST.-VAAST, 30th August, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry during a raid on the enemy’s trenches. He carried out the previous reconnaissances, and showed great determination during the raid, bringing back several enemy prisoners.

BAR TO M.C.

DEIR-YESIN, 8th December, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Throughout the advance he displayed unremittingly the greatest skill and energy in leading his men. In the culminating assault he led the first wave, and afforded an example of dash and determination which contributed largely to the success of the charge.

RADFORD, Lieut. John Arundel 8(1)Somerset L.I.

Near VERCHAIN, 24th October, 1918. He led his company with great courage and determination to the furthest objective. He gained the final objective with only a few men, consolidated the position, and, although his right flank was completely exposed throughout the day he held on, and successfully repulsed a counter-attack after dark.

RALPH, 2/Lt. John Leslie 16/Royal Welch Fusiliers

ENGLEFONTAINE, 4th November, 1918. He showed great gallantry under difficult conditions. During the advance he handled his platoon with such prompt initiative that parties of the enemy encountered were dispersed at once; and also by skilful use of Lewis-gun fire he drove the enemy from a road which threatened the left of the final objective.

RANDALL, Capt. Joseph Edward 5/Border

LYS and LAWE, 13th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He carried out his work as Brigade Intelligence Officer with great energy. For four days he worked unceasingly, practically without sleep and always under fire. His information was of great value, and he successfully guided counter-attack troops into their positions by day and night.

REAH, Lieut. Herbert William 517th (London) Field Co., R.E.

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

REDLER, 2/Lt. Harold Bolton R.A.F.

HAM, 23rd March, 1918. He encountered four enemy two-seater machines, and attacking the lowest drove it to the ground with its engine damaged. Later, he attacked one of five enemy two-seater machines, and drove it down out of control. He has destroyed in all three enemy machines and driven three others down out of control. He continually attacked enemy troops and transport from a low altitude during operations, and showed splendid qualities of courage and determination throughout.

REED, Lieut. John Philip 14/Liverpool (14/Yorkshire)

Near ZILLEBEKE, 7th June, 1917. He led his company in the attack with exceptional skill and courage, consolidating under heavy machine-gun fire and maintaining cheerfulness under trying circumstances, which greatly inspired the morale of his men.

REED, Lieut. William R.E.

ARQUES, 19th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a night air raid this officer was in charge of the workshops and technical stores dump, next to a large ammunition dump and kite-balloon depot. At 10 p.m. two fires were started by bombs in the ammunition dump. With the exception of the anti-aircraft machine-gun crew, all men were sent to safety. Violent explosions on the dump filled the air with shells and fragments, and the camp was continually bombed by the light of the fire. He sent all the machine-gun crew away, and fired the two machine guns himself until they both jammed. Later a fire broke out in the balloon shed, which he helped to extinguish, saving a great deal of valuable material. He worked continuously for five hours under continuous bombing and explosives.

RERRIE, 2/Lt. Henry Godden 2/York & Lancaster

LOOS-CRASSIER, 22nd April, 1917. When in command of his platoon he was subjected to severe artillery and machine-gun fire, and in a very isolated position. Throughout the day, although himself wounded, he set a splendid example to his men under most trying conditions.

BAR TO M.C.

COUILLET WOOD, 20th November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his platoon was held up by machine gun fire and bombers, though wounded he overcame the enemy’s resistance and captured two machine guns and 28 prisoners. He remained with his platoon throughout the action.

REYNOLDS, Capt. Harry Norman 7/Royal Warwick

ST. JULIEN, 27th August, 1917. He led his company in an attack, and assisted in taking an enemy stronghold. Later he reorganised the remnants of his company and rushed a blockhouse, capturing the garrison. He showed great personal courage, and by his example encouraged his men.

BAR TO M.C.

ASIAGO PLATEAU, ITALY, 15/16 June, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when the enemy had broken through. He pushed forward, stopping their advance, and, driving them back, capturing a machine gun and holding positions all night under intense machine-gun fire. Next day he again drove them back, capturing three machine guns and many prisoners, following them as far as their own lines. He did splendid work.

RHODES, Capt. Dunstan R.G.A.

VERMELLES, 23/24 April, 1917. PONT DU HEM, 1st May, 1917. He showed a fine example of courage when the battery was heavily shelled by gas shells. He continually exposed himself, moving about to ensure the men’s safety, and personally seeing to the clearing of loaded ammunition wagons.

RICH, Capt. Cecil Olvar 1/Wilts

Near PLOEGSTEERT, 17th February, 1917. He continually carried out daring patrols of the enemy’s wire, and the success of a raiding party was largely due to his information.

BAR TO M.C.

MARCOING. 20th November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his tanks into action with great skill and coolness. After he had advanced some distance a masked field battery opened fire at about 100 yards range. Though one tank was put out of action, and he was severely wounded, he effectively silenced the battery, and enabled the infantry to continue the advance. He set a splendid example to all ranks.

RICHARDS, Lieut. Lincoln Winfield 5/Lincoln (12/Norfolk)

VIEUX BERQUIN, 19th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack. He rushed an enemy post, shooting the officer and putting the remainder to flight. He was the first to reach the final objective, cheering on and encouraging his men. His courage and leadership inspired his men at critical stages of the attack.

RICKATSON, 2/Lt. Hugh Cecil 1/Artists: Coldstream Guards

GOUZEAUCOURT, 30th November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his company had to remain under fire in the open during an attack while a flanking movement was being carried out his example of coolness and courage was an inspiration to his men. On arriving at the objective, though wounded, he superintended the consolidation of the position under intense fire.

RICKWOOD, 2/Lt. John Edgell 5/Royal Berks

Near DOURGES, 15th October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and initiative. He volunteered to cross the HAUTE DEULE CANAL and make a reconnaissance. After crossing the canal at PONT-A-SAULT his presence was discovered by the enemy, who kept him covered with their machine guns. In spite of this he worked his way along the eastern bank of the canal and brought back most valuable information, which enabled his company to form a bridgehead.

RIDLINGTON, Lieut. Alfred Charles 17th Armoured Car Bn. (Tank Corps)

LE CATEAU-MARETZ ROAD, 9th October, 1918. He displayed marked gallantry and skill when in charge of a section of armoured cars. He first attacked a machine-gun post which was holding up our advance, and, in conjunction with the infantry, successfully cleared it and captured the guns. In proceeding forward with two cars a bridge was blown up behind him by the enemy, separating him from the second car and from our troops. With one car, however, he went forward through Maurois and Honnechy, which were both strongly held by the enemy, of whom he killed five in one spot in the latter village. His prompt action prevented the railway bridge from being blown up by the enemy.

RIGOLD, 2/Lt. Ernest Edward 82nd Siege Battery R.G.A.

NUPPE HALTE, 20th April, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry. When the cartridge store became ignited during a bombardment he went out under fire with two gunners and put the fire out. They were in great danger from an explosion.

RIPPERGER, Lieut. Harold Theodore Alvin 4/Gloucester (7/Lancashire Fusiliers)

E. of HEBUTERNE and BEAUREGARD DOVECOTE, 21st to 23rd August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry during an attack. He led the attack on a position and successfully checked the enemy’s counter-attack. Finding his right flank in the air he attacked the enemy in a trench on his right flank, and in conjunction with another company captured an officer and about 90 other ranks. He showed great courage and ability to command.

ROBERTS, Lieut. Frederick Arthur Donkin 18/Lancashire Fusiliers

VIJEWEGEN, 14th October, 1918. During the operations south-west of LEDEGHEM and subsequent operations south of GULLEGHEM he was conspicuous for his gallant and skilful leadership. In the attack south of MOORSEELE, when hostile machine guns were holding up the advance, he led his men forward and secured valuable positions and inflicted heavy losses on the enemy.

ROBERTS, 2/Lt. Henry 7/West Yorks (1/East Yorks)

Near LIMONT FONTAINE, 7th November, 1918. During the operations he showed fine and determined leadership. When the advance of his battalion was held up by machine-gun fire he took command of two platoons, and led them forward, working round the enemy’s flanks, and causing him to retire and abandon his machine guns. Later he led another attack on a machine gun.

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

Near YPRES, 25th November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in charge of a party building a gun position, and when they were heavily shelled he ordered the men to take cover. When one of the party was severely wounded he and one man went back, and though twice knocked down by shells succeeded in carrying him to cover.

ROBERTSON, 2/Lt. Albert 7/Shropshire

Near HEKIN and HENINEL, 21st to 28th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in leading his platoon. On several occasions he withstood determined enemy attacks under intense bombardment, successfully directing his platoon when compelled to withdraw.

ROBERTSON, 2/Lt. Frank Bruce 1/Leicester

QUADRILATERAL, 15/16 September, 1916. He performed most valuable work requiring great courage, twice passing through a very heavy barrage to obtain information. Previously he had done fine work.

ROBINSON, Lieut. Harry 4(9)Northumberland Fusiliers

MARESCHES, 1st November, 1918. For great gallantry and good work. He advanced with his platoon to the RIVER RHONELLE, placed a bridge across, and then successfully helped to mop-up the village of Maresches. Later, after the enemy had counter-attacked, he advanced with two platoons, collecting men of other regiments, and eventually established our position north-east of the mill, which he held until relieved. In the operation he took 40 prisoners.

ROBINSON, 2/Lt. Norgrove Stewart R.G.A.

ST. QUENTIN, 21st March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer, commanding the left-half battery, was engaged in pulling into position when the enemy opened a heavy and concentrated fire, inflicting a number of casualties on the men, who had been up all night. Only one gun was in position, but he got the second gun into action, only to be destroyed by a direct hit, which killed or wounded the whole detachment. Meantime, with great exertions he got the third gun into action, and kept the two guns firing till midday, when the ammunition was expended. His conduct throughout the day was admirable.

ROCHFORD, 2/Lt. John Robert 10/Royal Warwick

Near LOUPART WOOD, 25th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in directing the fire of his company with the greatest coolness when the troops on both flanks had withdrawn. His splendid example inspired his men to hold on until the last possible moment, and in the final withdrawal he was again conspicuous in handling his men to provide the necessary covering fire.

ROE, Lieut. Alfred 7/Lancashire Fusiliers

Near ARMENTIERES, 1st February, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his party to their final objective, obtained valuable identifications, and brought his party back without a casualty. He set his men a splendid example.

ROLLES, 2/Lt. Nathaniel 14/Royal Warwick

Near GOUZEAUCOURT, 27th September, 1918. He led his platoon in the attack with conspicuous gallantry under heavy fire to the further objective, during which his company lost 60 per cent., including all the officers. His consistent courage and determination in the face of heavy odds in keeping his men together, and rallying leaderless men of other units, was worthy of the highest praise.

ROSCOE, Major William 2/South Lancashire (25/M.G.C.)

BEAUREVOIR. For gallantry, initiative and devotion to duty throughout the period 8th to 18th October, 1918. On the night 7/8 he was in charge of the machine-gun barrage in front of BEAUREVOIR. He moved his company into positions under heavy shell fire, personally reconnoitring each position and sighting all guns. Later, on 17th October, at LE CATEAU, he was again in charge of the machine-gun barrages, which he contrived to fire repeatedly on various targets at the request of the infantry.

ROSE, 2/Lt. Eric William Lancashire Fusiliers

SAPIGNIES, 25th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. Although a very junior officer he commanded his company with great courage and ability, and his resolution in the leading of a counter-attack was worthy of the utmost praise.

ROSE, Lieut. Matthew Howard 22/Manchester

GUILLEMONT, 21st August, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry and determination on reconnaissance. Having discovered some of the enemy in a dug-out at the bottom of a steep bank, and being accompanied by only one man, he returned to our lines, and the same night organised a successful bombing party against the dug-out, capturing a machine gun. The success of this raid was entirely due to the coolness and ability displayed by Lieut. Rose.

ROSHER, Capt. John Brenchley 10/Durham L.I.

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

ROUGHT, Lieut. Philip R.E.

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

ROWLAND, Capt. Frank Skinner 6/Notts & Derby

Near LIEVIN, 9th May, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in making his way on two occasions to advanced posts which were under heavy hostile shell fire. He rallied and reorganised the men, who were considerably shaken, remaining with them until the enemy’s fire slackened, and restoring their confidence. He showed great initiative and disregard of danger.

BAR TO M.C.

RICHEBOURG ST. VAAST, 3rd September, 1918. He handled his company with remarkable skill and gallantry in an attack. Being in support when the company in front was held up, he displayed commendable initiative and great disregard of danger in reconnoitring close to the enemy’s position, whereby he was able to attack them in flank, killing or taking prisoners many of them, and capturing a machine gun.

RUNDELL, Capt. Leslie Eric 7/London

LOOS, 14th February, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry. When the enemy exploded a mine, destroying a portion of our trench, his prompt initiative and disregard of personal danger under heavy fire enabled the near edge of the crater to be seized and consolidated.

BAR TO M.C.

VIMY RIDGE, 21st May, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry and ability during an enemy attack. He dealt most resolutely with a situation which for a while was very precarious.

RUTHERFORD, 2/Lt. Stanley 3/East Surrey

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

SALTER, Lieut. Carl Russell Colley 20/London

SHAB SALLAH, 29th December, 1917. During the attack, after his company commander had become a casualty, he took charge of the company, which he reorganised under heavy machine-gun and rifle fire, repulsed an attack on his flank, and personally led a charge against the enemy on his front. His leadership, coolness and initiative largely contributed to the success of the operations.

SAUNDERS, Capt. Cornelius James 24/London

Awarded 3rd June, 1917.

SAVAGE, 2/Lt. James Percival 13/London

JERUSALEM, December, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the enemy gaining a temporary footing on the right flank of the line he immediately collected a few men and charged into the midst of the enemy, whom he succeeded in holding in check until that section of the line was reorganised, after which the enemy were completely repulsed. His gallantry and presence of mind undoubtedly averted the possibility of critical developments.

SAVOURS, 2/Lt. Herbert Jay 3/Royal Fusiliers

FONTAINE-AU-BOIS, LEVAL and MONT DOURLERS, 3rd to 8th November, 1918. For conspicuous skill and gallantry in leading his company during the operations. In spite of a dense fog he made good each stage of the advance until the final objective was reached, where his company captured an enemy field battery near LES ETOQUIES. He set a very fine example to his men.

SAWNEY, 2/Lt. Leslie Thomas 7/West Yorkshire

BUCQUOY, 23/24 May, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in charge of a raiding party against a suspected hostile post, which he had previously located by a daring reconnaissance under heavy fire. When the raiding party approached the post the enemy were found to be on the alert and in great force, and his party came under heavy rifle fire. He nevertheless rushed forward in advance of his men and engaged the enemy in hand-to-hand fighting. Having inflicted severe casualties on them, he gave the signal for the raiding party to retire, and was himself the last man to leave the trench. His fine courage and leadership throughout set a fine example to all ranks with him.

SCOONES, 2/Lt. Thomas Collins 2/Gordon Highlanders

Awarded 1st January, 1916.

SCOTT, Capt. Charles Edell 12/K.R.R.C.

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

SCOTT, 2/Lt. Frank Munro 10/Liverpool

PASSCHENDAELE, 4th to 12th October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in directing traffic during eight days’ operations with very little rest. His fine example, great coolness and judgment had a marked influence on the troops crowded on the road, when excitement would have added to the dangers and difficulties caused by heavy congestion.

SCOTT, Capt. Robert Francis Cloete 1/Lincoln

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

SCOTT, Lieut. Theodore Gilbert 4/Norfolk

VIRY NOREUIL, 24th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when at a critical stage of a heavy enemy attack he collected a party of 50 men at a bridgehead and directed a deadly fire upon the advancing enemy masses, delaying their advance. He continued to walk about under heavy machine-gun fire, encouraging his men until ordered to retire to a new line of defence. He set a magnificent example of courage and leadership.

SCOTT-JAMES, 2/Lt. Rolfe Arnold R.G.A.

Near BEAURAIN, 28th March, 1918. Whilst the battery was in action, and also on the occasion when the guns had to be quickly withdrawn, he at all times, by his example and disregard of danger kept the detachments working coolly and efficiently, despite the most intense hostile shelling.

SCUDAMORE, 2/Lt. Charles Greenwich 7/London

HENINEL, 13th April, 1917. Although wounded he continued to lead his men, and gave directions for the holding of the captured positions, and returned to hand in his report before having his wound attended. He set a fine example throughout.

SCURLOCK, Lieut. Stephen John 8/Lancashire Fusiliers

Near MERRIES and CELERY COPSE, 13th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. After his company commander had been killed he ably reorganised his company, which had suffered heavy casualties, under heavy fire. He also made a personal reconnaissance and brought back very valuable information. He did fine work.

SCRUTTON, Major Alan Edward 1/Artists (2nd & 15th Tank Corps)

BAYONVILLERS, 8th August, 1918. This officer showed conspicuous ability and gallantry. In order to make certain that his tanks reached their starting-points in good time, and went into action ahead of the infantry, he went with them to the starting-point and went into action on foot with the infantry. He afterwards rallied his tanks at the first objective, reorganised them there, and detailed sections for tasks in the second phase of the operations. In this phase his tanks encountered heavy resistance from heavy field guns firing over open sights, but he nevertheless kept in close touch with them throughout, and went on with them to their final objective, which they reached after overcoming very formidable resistance at many points on the way. He has at all times shown remarkable initiative, powers of leadership, and contempt of danger.

SCRUTTON, Lieut. John Austin R.E.

Awarded 3rd June, 1916.

SELFE, Capt. Arthur Edward Ferrour 1/Artists: Coldstream Guards

PILKEM RIDGE, 31st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an attack he displayed remarkable initiative and grasp of a difficult situation in capturing his own objective as well as a strong point outside his area which would have considerably held up the attack. On obtaining his objective he quickly reorganised under heavy machine-gun fire, and throughout this day and the following one kept his company going under the most adverse circumstances by his splendid personal example.

SELIGSOHN, 2/Lt. Heinrich Leon 3/London

NOREUIL, 22nd March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Having brought up a party of men from the transport lines he took up a line in front of a village, where he was attacked in great force. He held out for many hours, but was finally driven back. He rallied his men on the other side of the village, and with the greatest dash and determination led a charge through the village and recaptured the line, thereby undoubtedly saving a very serious situation.

BAR TO M.C.

Near CHIPILLY, 8th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry in action. With a small party of headquarter details he attacked the enemy in a wood, killing and making prisoners of several, and capturing many machine guns. His splendid example, until he was seriously wounded and unable to carry on, had a most inspiring effect on all ranks.

SESSIONS, 2/Lt. Donald Humphrey R.F.C.

In FRANCE, 2nd May to 10th November, 1917. During two months he did 111 hours flying on artillery work, often under heavy anti-aircraft fire. He constantly observed most successfully for the artillery, causing direct hits on gun pits, fires and explosions.

SHANKS, Lieut. Martin Hollis 1/Suffolk

Awarded 3rd June, 1918.

SHARP, 2/Lt. Matthew 7/London

Awarded 1st January, 1918.

SHAW, Lieut. Walter Douglas Royal Fusiliers (10/Manchester)

RIENCOURT, 30th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion during an attack, when his company was exposed to a very hostile barrage. His coolness and leadership took the company successfully through. Later, being exposed to heavy machine-gun fire, he halted his company, taking up a position in shell holes. He then led forward a platoon, outflanking the hostile machine guns, compelling them to withdraw, and successfully led the company to its objective. His courage and resource were worthy of the highest praise.

SHEPHERD, Lieut. Walter Scott 2/Wilts

Awarded 1st January, 1917.

SHERLOCK, Lieut. Cecil Claris 7/Middlesex

Near YPRES, 20/21 September, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He rallied his men, who had been scattered by shell fire, and led them forward to their work. He showed splendid courage and leadership, and rendered valuable service in his preparations for the attack.

SHERLOCK, 2/Lt. Frederick 8/Norfolk

IRLES, 10th March, 1917. He displayed marked courage and determination in carrying out the work of clearing a village. He set a fine example to his men throughout, and succeeded in capturing 27 prisoners.

SHILCOCK, 2/Lt. Harold Gordon 7/London (7/Middlesex)

BULLECOURT, 31st August, 1918. When his company commander was wounded shortly after the attack commenced he took command, and led his men with gallantry and resolution to their objective, where he held his position under difficult conditions and against determined efforts of the enemy to outflank and penetrate our line. His example of courage and able leadership largely contributed to the success achieved.

SHORT, Capt. John Rodwell 13/Yorkshire

Near VILLERS GUISLAIN, 14th March, 1917. Prior to the raid on the enemy trenches he made several personal reconnaissances of the enemy’s wire and positions, and it was largely owing to his gallantry and fine leadership that the attack was pressed home. The hostile trenches were entered, several of the enemy killed and two prisoners captured, at a time when identifications were of incalculable value. He had previously shown the greatest skill and judgment in organising, equipping and training his men for the raid, for the undoubted success of which he was largely responsible.

SHORT, 2/Lt. Harold 1/Loyal North Lancashire

N. of BAPAUME-CAMBRAI ROAD, 22nd March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in leading his platoon through a heavy barrage to reinforce a corps line. On the succeeding days, and until he was wounded, he was a model of coolness and courage to his men, and his cheerfulness throughout the operations was of invaluable assistance to all ranks with him.

SIBREE, Capt. Herbert John Hyde 1/Norfolk

LONGUEVAL, 27th July, 1916, and FALFEMONT FARM, 4th September, 1916. When his company was held up by machine-gun fire, and he himself was wounded, he continued to move about under heavy fire reorganising his company until he was again wounded. On another occasion he led an attack which resulted in the capture of 100 prisoners.

SIMMONS, Capt. Frank Keith, M.V.O. 1/Artists: 2/Highland L.I.

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

SIMPSON, 2/Lt. James Gordon 12/Royal Sussex

WYTSCHAETE, 16th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Under very heavy fire he successfully led his company in a counter-attack to their objective. He was twice wounded, but continued to encourage his men to advance. He set a fine example of devotion to duty and contempt for personal safety.

SINCLAIR, 2/Lt. Eric Russell Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders

Near YPRES, 20th September, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. Though wounded at the beginning of the attack he went forward and established his platoon in a good position on their objective. When heavily counter-attacked, he showed a fine example of courage and initiative which contributed largely to the repulse of the enemy.

SIZEN, 2/Lt. Reginald 6/Royal Fusiliers

BOURLON WOOD, 27th November to 3rd December, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of a platoon. His company commander having become a casualty during an attack, he took command, displaying great courage and skill in consolidating the posts at the objective, and suffering few casualties although the area was swept by heavy fire. He set a fine example of keenness and cheerfulness and was ever ready to grasp the situation, and act on it with rapidity and discretion.

BAR TO M.C.

E. of AUCHONVILLERS-AVELUY WOOD, 26th to 29th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in command of a platoon, and by his own personal gallantry and powers of leadership was instrumental in keeping his part of the line intact and breaking up enemy attacks. On another occasion, owing to casualties, he was placed in command of a company, with which he held the right of the line and carried out a most successful and difficult relief. He showed splendid powers of command, and set a very high example during a most trying period.

SKEVINGTON, Capt. Alan Percival 2/West Yorks (M.G.C.)

BOURLON WOOD and MOEUVRES, 29th November to 5th December, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He performed most efficient and gallant service in the handling of his machine guns, and assisted materially in repelling an enemy attack. His guns were subjected to intense shell fire, and four of them were put out of action, but he held his position for eight days, setting his men a splendid example of determination and resource.

SKIPPON, 2/Lt. David Leslie 14/Tank Corps

Near VILLERS-LES-CAGNICOURT, September 2nd, 1918. His tank proceeded well ahead of the infantry, and in face of direct and accurate enemy field-gun fire he showed great determination in overcoming enemy resistance. He continued fighting his tank until it received several direct hits, himself and all his crew being badly wounded. The action of this officer’s tank was particularly gallant and useful.

SLANEY, 2/Lt. Arnold John Robinson 17/London

JERUSALEM, 8th November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Leading his platoon on the directing flank of the assault, his courage and fine leadership enabled his men to carry the objective and advance beyond it on the heels of the retreating enemy, who suffered heavy casualties. Taking up a line with marked rapidity, he organised his defence with great skill, and from it inflicted further heavy casualties on the enemy, whose whole line gave way.

SLATER, Lieut. George Edward Herbert 1/Border

Near HOOGEMOLEN, 22nd October, 1918. For great gallantry and devotion to duty. He held his company together in the assembly position when subjected to heavy shell fire. Later, he led them to the assault and penetrated the enemy’s lines to a depth of 1,500 yards. With his strength reduced to 19 rifles, he held on for some time and then withdrew to a fresh position and consolidated.

SMART, 2/Lt. James Lamont 8/West Yorks (M.G.C.)

Near GAVRELLE, 23rd April, 1917 For conspicuous gallantry and skill in an attack, when he succeeded in getting all his guns into position under heavy fire, and inflicting very severe casualties on the enemy. He set a fine example of courage and initiative.

SMART, 2/Lt. William Pechey 5/Liverpool

Near ARMENTIERES, 7/8 February, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a raid on the enemy’s trenches. He commanded a party which searched the enemy’s trenches and captured eight of the enemy and one machine gun. By his personal example of determination and courage he was responsible for the success achieved by his party. Before the raid he had reconnoitred “No Man’s Land” under enemy machine-gun fire, and obtained valuable information.

SMIRKE, Capt. Edward Alexander 7/Lancashire Fusiliers

TEMPLEUX QUARRIES, 21st March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a retirement, when he took command of the battalion, which he retained until wounded. By his cool leadership and personal disregard of all danger he held his men together in the most difficult circumstances, organising and leading counter-attacks continuously.

SMITH, Lieut. Arthur Wedgwood Gifford 7(2)Bedford

PREUX AU BOIS, 4th November, 1918. During the attack, while acting as battalion intelligence officer he showed great skill in marking out the route for the approach march and getting the battalion into position on a very dark night. Subsequently, when the situation was obscure, he went forward under heavy fire, and got in touch with all the companies, and established a report centre practically in the front line, sending back information which was invaluable in dealing with enemy strong points.

SMITH, 2/Lt. Ernest Rees Motor Machine Gun Corps

Near LA VACQUERIE, 1st December, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the defence of our position, by his splendid example of courage and coolness, he undoubtedly saved some of the guns of a neighbouring brigade and effectively checked the enemy’s advance in that sector. After the guns had been got away he remained in defence of the positions. He sent in valuable information to the generals of two brigades, carried out machine-gun defence work, and greatly assisted in organising the infantry defence.

SMITH, 2/Lt. Frank Edward Corbitt Douglas 3/Durham L.I.

Near YPRES, 20th to 22nd September, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a counter-attack by the enemy he led his platoon forward out of the trenches, the better to meet the attack, and brought his left flank up so that the enemy were enfiladed and driven back in disorder. He set a fine example to his men throughout the operations.

SMITH, 2/Lt. George Ernest R.G.A.

Near MORCHIES, 15th April, 1917. He got his battery into action in spite of the most difficult conditions, and rendered invaluable assistance to the infantry at a critical time.

SMITH, Capt. Geoffery Hubert 1/Coldstream Guards

Near MOYENVILLE, 21st to 23rd August. 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and fine leadership in an attack through an impenetrable fog. On reaching the objective his company commander was killed. He at once took charge and reorganised the company, which was being heavily bombarded. Later he captured the final objective, and although his right flank was in the air he so disposed his command as to give very good security.

SMITH, 2/Lt. Gordon Richard 3/West Riding

Near ROBECQ, 18th July, 1918. For most gallant service in connection with a raid. Though severely wounded shortly after his Stokes mortars opened he urged his teams to continue firing. Four men were killed and one wounded besides himself, but owing to his indomitable spirit the survivors stuck it out and completed the firing. The barrage was most accurate, many enemy dead being found by the raiding party.

SMITH, Lieut. Morrison Churchill R.M.L.I.

Awarded 3rd June, 1919.

SMITH, Capt. Harold Rees M.G. Corps

Near GUEMAPPE, 23rd April, 1917. He commanded his tank in a most successful manner. He destroyed a machine-gun emplacement and several snipers’ posts, and later materially assisted in stemming the enemy advances.

SMITH, Lieut. Leslie Horace M.G. Corps

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

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