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Citations for Decorations; 42nd Battalion AIF 

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• Pte. ADAM AITKEN. M.M.
  • For bravery in the Field.
• L./Sgt THOMAS HENRY ALEXANDER C-de-G. (Belgium).
  • For conspicuous service rendered in the Field.
• Lieut. WILLIAM EWART ALLAN, M.C.
  • On the 4th April 1918, during enemy attacks along the south bank of the Somme, when the Battalion on our right had fallen back, Lt. Allan went across the Somme, and, while the retirement was in progress, he moved about among the troops rallying them, and as soon as the possibility of consolidation was decided upon he sent off most excellent and accurate information of the situation to Battalion Headquarters. He then moved along the line and established the location of the whole Battalion line, and throughout was constantly subjected to heavy fire from enemy machine-guns and snipers. This officer has, since arriving in the line on 27th March 1918, behaved with great gallantry. On the night of attack on Sailly Laurette, his patrol duty, and his work as liaison officer under fire was exceptionally good. Without doubt it was due to the personal effort and devotion to duty of this officer that the right flank of the 42^nd Battalion was made secure on the occasion in question.
• Sgt. HENRY JOHN ALLARD, M.M.
  • On the 31st July in the assault East of Messines, this man displayed great initiative and cool courage. On his Platoon Commander becoming a casualty, he took charge of the platoon and reorganised it under heavy machine-gun fire. After the assault he successfully withdrew his men and started them on their allotted tasks of digging communication trenches. His coolness and energy afforded an excellent example to the men and contributed largely to our success on this sector.
• Cpl. NORMAN ANDREW, M.M.
  • During the period from the 3rd to the 10th July inclusive when his Battalion was in the trenches in the Messines Section, this man was in charge of ration waggons returning from White Spot Cottage on the night 9th/10th July, 1917. Whilst coming down the track from Messines Ridge heavy enemy gunfire opened upon the track, resulting in one driver being wounded, one mule killed, and one mule injured. It was then that this man showed great courage and coolness, although shells were falling around the spot continuously, he dressed the wounds of the Driver, and got him into safety in a dug-out. He then returned to the scene of the accident and cleared the track of the wagon and dead mule, thereby saving a serious congestion of traffic. He had on previous occasions shown great coolness and courage in getting drivers and waggons through serious trouble.
• Pte. FRANK HERBERT ATTRIDGE, M.M., M.I.D.
  • M.M. On 29th September, 1918, during operations south of Bony, private Attridge, who was employed as Company Runner, was sent with several messages to platoons, and other units on the flanks and on the front. On each occasion he had to go through extremely heavy enemy machinegun and shell fire. The night was also very wet and pitch dark, but Private Attridge successfully carried out his work. When his platoon became detached from the remainder of the company he volunteered to go out and find them, which he did, and guided them back under heavy enemy fire. During the whole operation his splendid bearing and devotion to duty set a great example to his comrades.
  • M.I.D. for conspicuous services rendered.
• Lieut. LESLIE WALTER BARNES, M.C.
  • For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of his platoon in an attack, and of the company after all the other officers became casualties. He carried out the work of consolidation under adverse weather conditions and heavy enemy barrages.
• Sgt. JOHN BARNETT, M.M.
  • On the night of the 5th/6th June, in the trenches near Hill 63, this N.C.O. was a member of a raiding party against the enemy trenches. Under his Officer (Second Lieut. Price) he led the assault, which was pushed home with such vigour that the demoralised enemy garrison cast down their arms and fled through our barrage. Corporal Barnett displayed great coolness and courage by pushing out in advance of the assaulting party in an endeavour to capture a prisoner. Being unable to overtake the enemy, he knelt in the open and developed a rapid rifle fire that was seen to inflict casualties on the fleeing enemy. On withdrawing from the enemy lines Corporal Barnett again displayed great coolness in assisting a wounded comrade back. He was the last of the party to enter our lines. His coolness, initiative and bravery set a stimulating example to the remaining members of the raiding party. A total of 5 officers and 100 men took part in this raid.
• W.O. JOHN HENNESSY BAYNES, M.S.M.
  • For continuous good service and devotion to duty. R.Q.M.S. Baynes has rendered excellent and efficient service since November, 1916, and it is largely due to the energetic and efficient manner in which he handles his work that the men of the Battalion have at all times been well cared for under conditions of trench warfare, when in rest, and during recent operations for the past three months on the Somme. During the absence of the Quartermaster, the responsibility for this department has rested upon R.Q.M.S. Baynes, and he has often displayed his ability to handle supply matters in any emergency.
• Pte. GRAHAM BELL, M.M.
  • On 29/9/18 during operations south of Bony, Private Bell did excellent work as a Company Runner when the company was engaged mopping up the Hindenburg Line. On the evening of the 29,19/18 he had to pass through a very heavy machine gun barrage no less than three different times, carrying messages from the front line to the support line. As the messages were very urgent he had to make his runs over the top of the ground, as going through the Communication Trench which was some distance would take too long. In the early morning of the 30/9 18 he also did excellent work in carrying messages to advanced Battalion H.Q. through heavy artillery fire. Owing to Private Bell's devotion to duty and promptness in delivering messages several enemy strong points were overcome.
• Cpl. REGINALD ROBERT BELL M.M.
  • For bravery in the Field.
• Pte. ROY BENTLEY. M.M.
  • For bravery in the Field
• Sgt. FREDERICK DAVID BIRKETT C de G. (Belgium).
  • For conspicuous service rendered.
• Lieut ARTHUR CHARLES BOORMAN, M.C.
  • On the 12th August 1918, during operations on the Somme, near Proyart, this officer showed great coolness and command under trying circumstances. After reaching the final objective his platoon was suffering casualties from enemy machine-gun fire; taking three men he rushed the post, drove the enemy out and inflicted heavy casualties. Later when the enemy was strongly reinforced he successfully manoeuvred his platoon and established them in a stronger position without a casualty. Throughout the whole attack he showed splendid courage and devotion to duty. This officer also handled his platoon during the attack East of Hamel on the 8th August, in a most satisfactory manner. By his absolute control he was able to manoeuvre his platoon against the enemy and his promptness of action at times very materially assisted the advance.
• Company Q.M.S. JAMES BREBNER, M.I.D.
  • For conspicuous services rendered.
• Pte. JAMES FREDERICK BRIGHT, M.M.
  • For bravery in the Field
• L./Cpl. WILLIAM BROWN, M.M.
  • For bravery in the Field.
• Cpl. GEORGE LOVE BROWN (Attached A.A.M.C.), M.M.
  • For bravery in the Field.
• Pte. CHARLES FRANCIS BUTLER, M.M.
  • For conspicuous devotion to duty during the period 16th September 1918, to 11th November 1918. During the period Private Butler was acting as a Company Runner, and was thus exposed to very heavy enemy fire. He never failed to deliver messages and his courage and devotion to duty was a fine example to all.
• Pte. WALTER JAMES BRYANT, M.M.
  • At 1 p.m. on 30th March 1918, near Sailly le See, Private Walter James Bryant noticed a runner carrying a despatch to the front line, fall under the fire of heavy artillery and machine-guns. He at once leaped from his trench and obtained the message from the wounded man and delivered it to the Company Commander in the front line. This action was responsible for the rapid delivery of an important message and was carried out with the utmost coolness and conspicuous bravery under heavy fire from artillery and machine-guns. By his prompt and brave action he not only set a fine example to all other men around him, but delivered promptly a message that was of urgent importance for the tactical employment of the troops holding the line.
• Major COLIN CLYDE CAMPBELL, M.B.E.
  • For conspicuous services rendered.
• Sgt. ROBERT AUBREY FRASER CAMPBELL, D.C.M.
  • For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his platoon with great success in an attack and handled it with splendid skill under difficult conditions. He assisted in capturing an enemy machinegun with its crew. He sent back valuable and timely information, and contributed to the success of the operation by his courage and leadership.
• Pte. WILLIAM JOHN CHADWICK, M.M.
  • On 29th September, 1918, during operations south of Bony, Private Chadwick, as No. 2 of a Lewis Gun which had been mounted on the parapet to put a hostile machine-gun out of action, kept the Lewis Gun supplied with magazines while under fire from at least five enemy machine-guns until the hostile gun was put out of action. Later in the day Private Chadwick observed an enemy party working down a communication trench. Taking his Lewis Gun he brought fire to bear on them. Under very heavy machine gun fire he covered the advance of our bombers who succeeded in, clearing the trench. His courage and coolness prevented a strong party of the enemy from reaching our trench.
• Pte. WILLIAM COCKSHUTT, M.M.
  • On the 12th August 1918, during the operations on the Somme near Proyart this man did splendid work when assisting with others to capture a machine gun position. He threw bombs and attracted the attention of the enemy whilst our Lewis Gun moved into position, and as soon as it opened fire he rushed the enemy post and killed one of the gunners, the remainder being forced to surrender. The No. 1 of the Lewis gun having become a casualty, Private Cockshutt took the gun and continued the advance.
• Cpl. ROBERT COOK, M.M.
  • For bravery and devotion to duty. On the 4th July 1918, during the attack on Hamel, Corporal Cook displayed great gallantry and initiative in using his Lewis gun under heavy enemy fire. During the assault on the final position, where the enemy were in large numbers, this N.C.O. rushed forward with his Lewis gun and opened fire on the enemy trench, thus enabling the other members of his platoon to rush the position with a minimum of casualties. During the whole operation Corporal Cook showed conspicuous courage and devotion to duty.
• Pte. ALBERT COOPER, M.M.
  • For bravery in the Field.
• Cpl. STANLEY CORBETT, M.M.
  • For bravery in the Field.
• Cpl. WILLIAM JOSEPH CORRY M.M.
  • For bravery in the Field.
• Sgt. ROBERT JOHNSTON CROWE M.M.
  • For bravery in the Field
• L./Cpl. MICHAEL JOHN DALEY. M.M.
  • On the 4th July, 19l8 during the attack on Hamel L/Cpl Daley showed exceptional skill and In bravery in leading his section to the attack. During the final assault an enemy machine gun temporarily held up his section. Daley promptly rushed forward under cover of Lewis gun fire, bombed the gun and killed the crew thus enabling the final position to be carried. Throughout the whole operation L/Cpl Daley showed untiring devotion to duty and set a splendid example to the men of his section.
• Sgt. NORMAN WESLEY DANIEL, M.M.
  • For bravery in the Field.
• Cpl. PHILIP SPENCER DAY, M.M.
  • On the 8/8/18 during operations on the Somme, cast of Hamel, this N.C.O. displayed great gallantry, organising power, and initiative. In spite of the heavy machine-gun fire against his platoon, he fought his way to the objective through the dense fog, keeping good communication throughout the advance and inflicting heavy losses on the enemy. His platoon reached its objective without casualties and properly organised.
• Major EDWARD JOHN DIBDIN, D.S.O., M.I.D.
  • D.S.O. For distinguished service during the period February 25^th to September 1918. Major Dibdin commanded the 42^nd Battalion with great skill and initiative during the attack on Hamel on July 4^th 1918. On the 8^th and 12^th August he again skilfully commanded the 42^nd Battalion with great drive and energy, attaining all his objectives. He commanded the 41^st Battalion from the 31^st August to 9^th September, during the advance from Mont St. Quentin to Roisel with marked success.
  • M.I.D. for conspicuous services rendered.
• Lieut. VICTOR CHARLES DIXON, D.C.M.
  • For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his platoon commander and N.C.O.'s had become casualties, he immediately organised a platoon and led them to the assault of enemy posts, which he captured and consolidated with the utmost skill and good judgement. His conduct and his skilful handling proved a great stimulus to all his men, both during the assault and when under heavy artillery fire, during the whole of which time he displayed a total disregard of danger.
• Sgt. CYRIL DONKIN, M.M.
  • For bravery in the Field.
• Gunner SAMUEL JOHN DREW, M.M.
  • On 24th April 1918, between the junction of the rivers Somme and Ancre, a/Bdr. Drew was in charge of the telephonists of the Battery. During the enemy's bombardment of gas and H.E., which lasted eight hours, a/Bdr. Drew, in company with Gnr. Ridgeway, worked continuously on the telephone lines, and under tremendous difficulties, got in touch with group headquarters. The lines were broken by hostile shellfire continuously, and these men displayed the greatest courage and ability spending practically the whole day on the lines, exposed throughout to incessant and heavy shellfire. Both performed splendid work, showing complete disregard for personal safety.
    • (Won with 28th Battery, 8th Australian Field Artillery).
• Sgt. OSWALD JAMES DRISCOLL, M.S.M.
  • Sgt. 0. J. Driscoll, has been Transport Sergeant since the formation of the Transport Section, and has always carried out his work with utmost enthusiasm and devotion to duty. During operations at Messines, Warneton, and Ypres, his work was exceptionally satisfactory, and carried out under very adverse conditions and at great risk. It was due to his grit and determination that the supply of rations and ammunition were successfully delivered to the men of this Battalion in the line on October 4th and 10th near Passchendale.
• Captain GORDON ALLAN DUNBAR, M.C., C. de G. (Belgian), M.I.D.
  • M.C. For consistent good work and gallantry in action during the last Somme operations in 1918 as Regimental Adjutant, and as acting G.S.O. on Divisional Headquarters. In carrying out his duties under fire, Captain Dunbar has shown cool judgement and gallantry of a high order in every way equal to the reputation he gained as a Company Commander. His services as Adjutant were invaluable to the 42^nd Battalion in action whilst the accuracy and quickness of his reports were of the greatest assistance to the Divisional Staff

  • C. de G., for conspicuous services rendered in the Field.

  • M.I.D. for conspicuous services rendered.
• Pte. TIMOTHY JOSEPH DWYER, M.M.
  • For bravery in the Field.
• Pte. WILLIAM FREDERICK EISING, M.M.
  • On 29th September 1918, during operations south of Bony, Private Eising was employed as a Company Runner. When the company was going forward he was sent back to Battalion Headquarters with despatches, and also to guide the ration mules up to the companies. He had to go through exceptionally heavy shellfire and over difficult and strange country in intense darkness and heavy rain. He delivered the message and returned with the ration. He then volunteered to guide the ration parties to each company under heavy shellfire, for which he showed utter disregard. By this splendid bearing he set a great example of courage and devotion to duty to all ranks.
• L./Sgt. WILLIAM FAHEY, M.M. & Bar to M.M.
  • M.M. On 1/9/18, during operation north of Peronne when his Platoon Commander and all Platoon N.C.O.'s had become casualties Private Fahey assumed command and carried on with great dash and initiative. He led his platoon to the correct line of the objective and whilst there displayed great coolness and command of his men in spite of heavy enemy barrage fire. He made intelligent use of all ground and kept up communication via his Company Commander in a manner worthy of the highest praise-
  • Bar to M.M. on September 29^th 1918 during operations South of Bony Corporal Fancy did splendid work with his section in clearing up obscure situations and patrolling. When the company had to move forward to a new line he was mainly responsible for obtaining touch with the troops on the flank. Cpl Fahey and his section later went out in face of heavy artillery and machine gun fire and did splendid work in reporting and sending back valuable information as to the position in front. His task was made very difficult as it was daylight and nothing was known as to the whereabouts of the enemy in front. His coolness and courage throughout the operation was of the highest order.
• Lieut. GEORGE BYERLEY FORSTER, M.M. Bar to MM
  • M.M. On 818/18 during the operations on the Somme, east of Hamel, Sergeant Forster kept well forward of his platoon during the whole of the advance, cleaned up several dugouts single-handed and captured a number of prisoners. On reaching the objective he immediately set in position two enemy machine-guns which his platoon used to great advantage in keeping down the enemy's fire during consolidation and also materially assisting the advance of the 4th Australian Division. His courage and absolute disregard for his personal safety, combined with his skilful leadership, set a high example to all ranks under his command.
  • Bar to M.M.: On 29/9/18, during operations South of Bony, when the situation was obscure, Sergeant Forster volunteered on three different occasions under heavy machine-gun fire to patrol and get in touch with neighbouring units. Once when the patrol was scattered by heavy artillery fire, he showed great coolness and leadership in reorganising his men and succeeded in getting in touch with the foremost troops of another Battalion, who were then within 40 yards of the enemy and engaged in a bombing fight. On night 12/10/18 his company was ordered to take up a new position. Sergeant Forster who had been over the route once, volunteered and guided the company over very difficult ground covered with shell holes and wire, to a new position in the quickest possible time, despite the fact that the night was extremely dark and heavy rain was falling. Throughout the operations Sergeant Forster showed keenness and reliability and resource of the highest order.
• Pte. RICHARD ALBERT FERGUSON. M.M.
  • On the 8/8/18, daring the operations on the Somme, east of Hamel, Private Ferguson rendered valuable assistance as a runner, carrying and delivering many messages through enemy shell fire and machine-gun fire, and over bad ground, without hesitation. The success which the platoon had in reaching the objective without being disorganised in spite of the dense fog and the bad ground was chiefly due to Private Ferguson for the manner in which he assisted his platoon commander.
• Sgt. EDGAR RICHARD GRAHAM, M.M.
  • On the 8/8/18 during the operations on the Somme, east of Hamel, Sergeant Graham took command of his platoon when his Platoon Commander became a casualty. In spite of heavy enemy fire and dense fog he kept his men well under command reaching the objective with his platoon complete in numbers. Throughout the whole operation he set a fine example of courage and initiative which inspired all ranks to do their utmost
• Sgt. HENRY GREER, D.C.M.
  • On the 8th August 8 during the operations on the Somme Sergeant Greer's Platoon Commander became a casualty. This N.C.O. immediately took command of the platoon and with a small party of men he cleared up two large dugouts taking, in all, about 50 prisoners. On reaching the objective in spite of heavy enemy machine gun fire he personally established a forward post. Throughout the operations he showed consummate skill in leadership and organisation and inspired all by his untiring devotion to duty.
• Pte. WILLLAM LEVIS GRENDON. M.M.
  • For bravery in the Field.
• Lieut WALTER CHARLES HAGGETT, M.M. (won as an NCO)
  • On the 31-st July 1917, East of Warneton-Gapaard Road-this N.C.O. displayed great courage and devotion to duty throughout the action. His Platoon Commander became a casualty during the assault on the first objective and this N.C.O. assumed charge and led them on to the final objective, which was only wrested from the enemy after a vigorous hand to hand engagement. During this conflict he displayed great courage and his party inflicted severe casualties on the enemy. His conduct throughout the assault and during the consolidation under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire was excellent.
• Capt. ALBERT EDWARD HALSTEAD, M.C.
  • On the 4^th October 1917, during the Broodseinde attack, Captain A. E. Halstead, was in command of D Company, 42^nd Battalion. On gaining the objective for the Battalion, touch had been lost with the Battalion, on the left. This officer had his flank considerably extended in this direction, and during the supervision of the movement, showed utter disregard for danger from enemy snipers, artillery, and machinegun fire. When attempting to locate an active machine-gun, he approached a pillbox alone and obtained seven prisoners. His action throughout the whole attack was marked with the same disregard for personal danger. On the 31^st July 1917, during the Warneton attack, this officer controlled his company in attack and consolidation with great skill and courage, and at great personal risk. His administration and control have been of a highly satisfactory standard since the commencement of operations in December 1916, since when he has been continually with the Battalion.
• Pte. JOHN HARE, M.M.
  • On the 11th and 12th August, 1918, during the operations on the Somme near Proyart, this man was employed as a runner to forward battalions, and although badly shaken by the explosion of an enemy bomb during the night, he refused to leave his duty. On many of his journeys he had to paw through heavy enemy barrage of shell and machine-gun fire and succeeded in delivering and bringing valuable information which was essential to the success of the operation. He also distinguished himself in this duty during the attack East of Hamel on the 8/8/18 and his courageous actions and splendid spirit showed a fine sense of duty to the remainder of his comrades.
• L./Sgt. EDGAR ERNEST HARMAN, M.M., Bar to M.M.
  • M.M. At Armentieres on 1/2/17 was in charge of scouts working with a raiding party of his Battalion. On returning to our lines at daybreak, when the raid was over, he learned that one of the party was missing. He at once returned to "No-man's Land," and assisted Lieut. May in bringing in the body of Private Wise. He afterwards searched "No-man's Land" and succeeded in bringing in the Lewis gun which Private Wise had been using. During the whole period he was subjected to heavy fire from machine-guns which were working with the aid of a searchlight.
  • Bar to M.M.: On the 8th August, 1918, during the operations on the Somme, East of Hamel this N.C.O. gave valuable assistance to the scout officer in laying assembly tapes, cutting the wire, and guiding the Battalion to assembly positions. Having previously had knowledge of an enemy strong post, as soon as the barrage lifted he, in company with an officer, rushed the post and captured 24 of the enemy, including an officer and a machine-gun. Throughout the operation this N.C.O. showed a very high example of courage and devotion to duty.
• Sgt. CHARLES FREDERICK WILLIAM HARRIS, M.M.
  • For bravery in the Field. 
    • (It was reported that Sgt Harris took command of his platoon on the death of his platoon commander. This happened at or near Zonnebeke, Flanders, during the last big German push when the very result of the war hung in the balance.) What follows is a description of the action that formed part of the Third Battle of Ypres

    • At last the great moment came. Punctually at 6 a.m. our artillery came down on the enemy lines with ferocity and accuracy. Our barrage fell like a wall of flame. Simultaneously, the whole Brigade rose as one man and went forward to the attack.

    • Enemy troops in the front line offered stout resistance for several minutes, but our advancing troops were not to be denied. A great number of enemy dead were found shortly after, making it evident this line had been very heavily held. The 43rd Battalion reached its objective without difficulty. The 42^nd advanced behind the 43^rd. Two officers were killed and one officer wounded before Hill 40 was crossed.

    • The first objective was reached at 6.20 a.m. and consolidation was commenced immediately.

    • At forty-one minutes after zero hour, the 42^nd Battalion leap-frogged through the 43^rd and continued the attack.

• (In the 42^nd Battalion News, a newspaper published by the Battalion Association, in the 1960/61 edition a Sgt. R A F CAMPBELL, D.C.M. wrote "I must mention Charlie Harris and what I considered one of the bravest things imaginable. Charlie went out with some slabs of guncotton, put them under a Fritz pillbox, lit the fuse came back. There were some brave acts that could be mentioned that never came under the notice of the higher-ups."

• Cpl. WILLIAM HASKINS, M.M.
  • On the 12th August 1918, during operations on the Somme when the Battalion was advancing on Proyart Ridge this man was severely wounded, and after having the wound dressed he continued the advance but was immediately wounded again. After receiving further attention he advanced with his company until blown over with a shell. He continued to advance with the remainder of another platoon, and engaged enemy machine-gun with rifle fire. Stretcher-bearers being wounded he volunteered to carry out a very heavy man, and did so under intense machine-gun and ground shrapnel fire, bringing the wounded man 21 kilos to the R.A.P.
• Pte. EDWARD PATRICK HINDS, M.M.
  • For bravery in the Field.
• L./Cpl. THOMAS LEONARD HOLLOWAY, D.C.M.
  • For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a Lewis gun section. When his officer was wounded, he led his platoon with great dash and determination, overcoming all opposition and inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. With his Lewis gun he dispersed a hostile counter-attack, and, by the courage and initiative which he displayed until he was severely wounded, very largely contributed to the defeat of the enemy.
• Cpl. JAMES HUTCHINSON, M.M.
  • On 8/8/18, during the operation on the Somme, this N.C.O. kept his platoon well organised and well in hand. In spite of the dense fog and heavy enemy shellfire during the advance, this N.C.O. kept up good communication between flank units. His platoon reached its objective properly organised and with numbers complete and captured during the fight 27 prisoners besides inflicting numerous casualties on the enemy. Throughout the operation he set a fine example of courage and initiative.
• Lieut. THOMAS JACK, M.C.
  • For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Although he had been twice buried by shellfire he proceeded through an intense hostile barrage to the front line which had been temporarily thrown into confusion, and at once reorganised the line under very great difficulties and at great personal risk. By his excellent example he restored the morale of the front line troops, and undoubtedly saved many lives,
• Pte. ANDREW JAKEMAN M.S.M.
  • On the 4th/5th October, 1917, during operations at Zonnebeke, Private Andrew Jakeman, Runner, for 48 consecutive hours carried messages from the front line to Battalion Headquarters through heavy enemy shell fire, rain and mud, without sleep or rest. After this period, although practically exhausted, he gallantly volunteered to take the place of a comrade who was put out of action by shell shock, and continued to carry messages. On one occasion he carried an extremely urgent message through a hurricane barrage without hesitation. This man also displayed great courage as a guide during gas bombardments at Messines, and carrying a wounded officer during Warneton operations through a heavy barrage to safety. The spontaneity of response to any call for duty from this man, his courage and devotion to duty, are worthy of the reward that has been submitted.
• Sgt. CHARLES HENRY JOHANSEN, M.M.
  • For bravery in the Field.
• L./Cpl. GERVAISE ESDAILE JOLLY, C. de G. (Belgian)
  • For conspicuous services rendered in the Field.
• T./W.O. 1. WILLIAM JAMES JUDD, M.M.
  • On the morning of July 31st, 1917, in the assault north of Warneton, this N.C.O. was wounded shortly after leaving our own trenches. He took charge of the platoon and with them, mopped up enemy strong posts. He then reorganised his men, led them successfully to their objective, and did not leave them to have his wound dressed until he had placed them all on their tasks. His courage and devotion to duty were a fine example to the platoon.
• Sgt. JOSEPH KEARNEY, M.I.D.
  • For conspicuous services rendered.
• Sgt EDWIN LANG KELLY, M.S.M.
  • For meritorious service and devotion to duty during the period 25th February and 17th September 1918. This N.C.O. has performed the duties of Battalion Orderly Room Sergeant in an exemplary manner and has been of great assistance to the Adjutant in relieving him of much of the administrative work during operations when the Adjutant was otherwise engaged. On the 24th April at Bonney, when the village was being heavily shelled with gas and HZ, Sergeant Kelly personally packed up and ensured the safe custody of valuable records and papers of the Battalion.
• Pte. WILLIAM JOHN KIM, M.M.

  • On 31st July 1917 east of Warneton-Gapaard this man showed great bravery during the action against enemy strong points. He was mainly responsible for the rapid evacuation of wounded up till 8 p.m., when he himself became a casualty. His absolute disregard for machine-gun and shell fire in carrying out his duties as stretcher-bearer was very marked. He organised reliefs for stretcher-bearers and led them into the shattered areas. Enemy snipers were very active in this section. This man was previously recommended for bravery in Messines Battle.

• Pte. WILLIAM H. KLEVE, M.M.
  • For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty at Dernancourt, Southwest of Albert, on 5th April 1918, during an enemy attack. He was a member of a platoon post which accounted for over 400 dead in front of their post and kept the line intact. He carried supplies up to the riflemen and, Lewis gunners and directed fire during the attack. The enemy had many machine-guns directed on our line, and when all N.C.O.'s and most of the men of his platoon had been casualties, he took charge and led a bombing party along a sap and drove enemy back. He personally accounted for many enemy, and considerably augmented his men's strength by his own splendid example. His gallantry was also, conspicuous on several occasions between 27th March and 5th April (Won with the 47th Battalion, A.I.F.).
• Capt. JOHN LEAHY, M.I.D.
  • For conspicuous services rendered.
• Cpl. JOHN LEIGHTON, M.M.
  • For bravery and devotion to duty. On the 4th July 1918, during the attack on Hamel, Corporal Leighton showed exemplary courage and devotion to duty while in charge of his signal section. Under heavy enemy fire he pushed forward with the leading wave, and was successful in immediately establishing communication with Battalion Headquarters. Throughout the whole operation, in spite of heavy enemy shellfire, he succeeded in keeping his lines intact and, although wounded, he refused', to leave until his unit was relieved on the second day of the operation. By his conduct during the whole operation he set a splendid example to the other members of his section.
• Lieut. CYRIL HARRINGTON GRIER LORIARD, M.C.
  • For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when directing traffic under heavy shellfire. His great coolness and judgement had a marked influence at a time when excitement would have added to the danger and difficulties caused by heavy congestion on a narrow road.
• 2nd Lieut. ADAM BRUCE MACKAY, M.C.
  • For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a support platoon during an attack. He successfully kept up communications between the various parties promptly informing his CO of the different phases of the situation quite heedless of enemy machinegun fire at less than 50 yards.
• L./Cpl. JOHN HENRY MANN, D.C.M, M.M.
  • D.C.M. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations north of Peronne on 31st August 1918. In spite of heavy machine gun fire he brought his Lewis gun into action, firing from the hip. Later when the enemy counter-attacked, he was surrounded on three sides and, dismantling his gun, he fell back sniping with his rifle and established another post.
  • M.M. On 29th September 1918 during operations south of Bony, Corporal Mann was in charge of a Lewis gm section During an enemy counter-attack he rushed his gun to a favourable position and mounted it on a parapet- Standing in full view of the enemy he engaged a number of machine guns inflicting heavy casualties, and quickly gained superiority of fire that allowing our troops in the vicinity to get their beads up and bring fire to bear on the advancing enemy. His courageous action was undoubtedly of great assistance in repelling the enemy and won the admiration of all ranks.
• Sgt. FRANK WILLIAM MARRIAN M.M.
  • On the 6/9/18 during operations East of Peronne, Sergeant Marrian handled his platoon magnificently-leading them forward to the objective with great skill and coolness, thereby saving many casualties, despite the extremely heavy enemy artillery and machine-gun fire The valuable information which he collected, combined with his tactical handling of his command, was to a great extent, responsible for the success of the operation on his front. His conduct throughout the whole of the operation set a splendid example to all ranks, and inspired his men with the greatest confidence.
• Pte.BENJAMIN MARSH, M.M.
  • On the 12/8/18, during operations on the Somme near Proyart, Private Marsh was employed as Company Runner, and carried out this responsible and dangerous work for many hours continuously. A heavily shelled area had to be traversed on each occasion and Private Marsh's time for traversing the 2,000 yards of the direct route was 15 minutes. His plucky endurance and resolution were of material value in maintaining communication.
• Pte. WILLIAM BARRON MIDGLEY, M.M.
  • For bravery in the Field.
• Pte. ALEXANDER HENRY MOON, M.M.
  • For bravery in the Field.