Distinguished Conduct Medal
The Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) was awarded to Warrant Officers, non-commissioned officers, and non-commissioned members, serving in any of the sovereign’s military forces, for distinguished conduct in the field. It was the second highest award for gallantry in action (after the Victoria Cross) for all army ranks below commissioned officers and was available to Navy and Air Force personnel also for distinguished conduct in the field.
Sergeant Walter F Adams DCM
On 10th Oct. 1918, near Le Gateau, he commanded his sub-section with great coolness under heavy shell fire of high explosive and gas. He has served continuously in France since July, 1915, in an exemplary manner, always showing the utmost devotion to duty under the most trying conditions.
Sergeant Willard Victor Agnew DCM
For courage and devotion to duty during the offensive operations south east of Arras on 27th. August 1918. He was in charge of communications of the forward section and it was absolutely necessary to lay 1,500 yards of wire to an observation post. He had the line complete in 30 minutes, using mostly enemy wire. This work was done under heavy machine gun fire and the last 500 yards in full view of the enemy machine gunners. When this was done, he rendered valuable assistance observing enemy machine guns and other targets. Although knocked down twice by concussion of enemy shells, he kept this line in working order during our attack thereby us to neutralize an enemy machine gun nest. His example was an inspiration to all.
Gunner William Alexander Allan DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as signaller. He went forward through a heavy barrage, set up a signalling lamp, and remained on duty continuously. Later, he advanced again under heavy fire, and though blown up ad stunned for several minutes, he remained at his work under machine gun fire. He assisted in rescuing some wounded men from a “pill box” which was blown up by a shell, and showed the greatest courage and endurance throughout.
Bombardier Harold Annis DCM
He has rendered most valuable service since 1916, particularly during this year’s offensive. He has distinguished himself on many occasions by his coolness under heavy shell fire and in the laying and keeping up battery communications, regardless of personal danger.
Sergeant William Frederick Armstrong MM DCM
For marked gallantry and devotion to duty in command of his gun, which he ran out of the pit, faced the rear, and fired for 6 hours over open sights. He set a splendid example to the rest of his men; one man was killed beside the gun and there were a number of bullet hits on the shield. He showed complete disregard for his personal safety.
Corporal William Charles Harris Atkinson DCM
For gallantry and devotion to duty. On the night of 27th Sept. 1918, when in charge of an ammunition column, he came under heavy fire, five out of six drivers were wounded and eleven horses hit. He at once went to the assistance of his men, carrying one wounded man 500 yards on his back to a place where assistance was given.
Corporal Robert Falconer Baker DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and ability on the 22nd-23rd April, 1915. When after having the teams of three ammunition wagons killed, he collected details and kept up supply of ammunition by hand, under very heavy shell and rifle fire.
Driver Weston Baldwin DCM
For great gallantry and devotion to duty since August 1917, especially night on 4th-5th Nov. near Onnaign, as lead driver of a wagon bringing ammunition to the battery position. On arrival he found the position being shelled. he drove up to his gun, had his wheel driver hold the horses, and himself unloaded his wagon and returned down the road to the wagon line.
Lance Bombardier Walter Patrick Bays DCM
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Battery Sergeant Major Mark Beards DCM
Acts of gallantry and devotion to duty in the field.
Sergeant George Walter Beck DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He established communication between the battery and observation post. After four hours’ work under heavy fire he returned to the battery and found the lines broken. He went out again, and, working the whole night, established communication in time for the attack. His determination and courage were the means of establishing most important communications.
Corporal Gabriel Belford DCM
During the period 17th Sept to 11th Nov. 1918, he, on numerous occasions when supplying ammunition to his battery came under heavy shell fire. His sub-section sustained casualties to horses and men on a number of occasions, and at such times he set a fine example of courage and devotion to duty.
Corporal Ernest Hamilton Bennett DCM
During the period 25th February 1918 to 16th September, he has constantly shown great initiative and devotion to duty. On 1st September, at the battery position, near Boiry, whilst bringing his gun into action under heavy enemy shell fire, he displayed marked gallantry and presence of mind, and by his cool and decisive action in withdrawing men and horses under his charge to a flank, undoubtedly minimised casualties. He subsequently succeeded, under most trying conditions, in bringing his gun into action on its platform, to take part in the early morning barrage.
Bombardier William Berry DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in keeping his gun in action during an S.O.S. call spite of heavy shelling an the loss of two gunners. When the duty Officer was seriously wounded he took charge and carried on until another Officer came.
Sergeant Joseph Bintliff DCM
He has served continuously with his battery since February, 1915. On 2nd Sept. 1918, near Cagnicourt, he continued to keep his gun in action during heavy shelling, acting as gunner himself.
Battery Sergeant Major Edwin Otto Birch DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while in charge of a party unloading ammunition. The enemy suddenly opened an intense barrage of gas and high explosive shells, setting the ammunition in one of the trucks on fire and severely wounding one man. Though wounded himself, with great coolness and contempt of danger he succeeded in putting out the fire an saving the remainder of the ammunition. In spite of heavy fire he attended to the wounded man and carried him to safety. He remained at duty during the operations which followed, and set a splendid example of courage and devotion to duty.
Sergeant William John Bird DCM
During the operations of 2nd Nov. 1918, near St Saulue, he showed great courage and devotion to duty in bringing the guns into action under heavy shell fire. Some of the teams were made casualties, and he got the remainder off the position at great personal anger.
Gunner William Birkett DCM and Bar
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as gunlayer of 18 pr. gun on armoured train from Oct. 14-17th, 1918. When engaging the enemy armoured train he showed great coolness and ability under accurate fire, setting an admirable example and materially assisting in twice driving off the enemy train. On 16th. when engaging the enemy’s position at V.P.445 over open sights, by a burst of rapid fire he assisted in inflicting many losses on the enemy and in driving off the train.
Bar to Distinguished Conduct Medal
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Near YEVSIEVSKAYA on March 1st a wounded messenger was lying some 350 yards from the gun position. This man volunteered to go to this man’s assistance and obtain his message. This he successfully accomplished under heavy rifle and machine gun fire. Throughout the day he behaved splendidly.
Battery Sergeant Major Stewart Chadwick Black DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the battery moved into a forward position he took charge of the teams, reversed them on a six-foot road, although heavily shelled, and conducted them to the rear with the slightest casualties by means of his good judgement and leadership. The road was blocked in places by derelict vehicles, and destroyed in others by shells. He has on two previous occasions shown conspicuous gallantry in awkward situations.
Gunner Von Arthur Bleakney DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when, as linesman, he was working under heavy shell fire. He also did very good work under severe fire on two other occasions. He is always cheery and energetic.
Quarter Master Sergeant William Henry Borland DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the battery wagon lines had to be moved, owing to heavy shelling, he remained behind to look after five seriously wounded men and carried them to a place safety.
Bombardier Raymond Brown Bradley DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has displayed great courage and determination throughout, in laying an repairing telephone wires under heavy fire.
Corporal Burton Lawrence Broughton DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his gun position was hit by heavy enemy barrage an the gun put out of action it was largely through his efforts that the gun was placed in action again. By his fine example of coolness he maintained the morale of the gun crew an made it possible to maintain the service of the gun at a critical period. Throughout he has rendered excellent service.
Sergeant William Paul Bruce DCM
As No. 1 of his sub-section in the operations at St. Eloi and Ypres, April to August 1916, and Vimy and Hill 70, 1917, he showed great resourcefulness and courage and was a splendid example to his men. In the operations on the Scarpe, August, 1918, while acting B.S.M. he showed great coolness and gallantry in controlling the delivery of ammunition under heavy shell fire.
Sergeant John Dinwoodie Burnet DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This N.C.O. has been on active service in France for nearly three years, commanding his gun detachment with exemplary courage and coolness under heavy fire during some of the most severe fighting of the war. He has set a high standard to his men, maintaining the efficiency of his sub-section at a high level by his skill and resource both in and out of the line.
Battery Sergeant Major Frank Robin Camp DCM
During the period 17th Sept. to 31st Dec. 1918, he has displayed cool courage and initiative. In the actions preceding the fall of Cambrai the horse lines were heavily shelled, an officer and several men and horses being killed. He got the horses moved to a flank, and the wounded evacuated to a dressing station.
Sergeant Roy Oswald Campbell DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Whilst acting as observer to another NCO, he and his comrade performed a most daring and successful photographic reconnaissance for the purpose of confirming information they already obtained respecting the working of hostile kite balloons. During this operation they were heavily fired upon, and their machine put completely out of control, but with wonderful coolness and presence of mind, they righted the machine, Sergeant Campbell climbing on to the extreme tip of the wing in order to do this.
Lance Corporal Morris Carter DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, he with another man was in a trench-mortar emplacement in action against the enemy. Whilst he was in the Act of dropping a bomb into a barrel, the fly lever flew off, and the fuze ignited. On the gun missing firing he tipped up the barrel, seized the bomb and threw it out of the pit. As the bomb left his hands it exploded, the force of the explosion knocking him down. He acted with the most commendable promptitude, and at the risk of his own life saved the life of his companion and prevented the destruction of the gun and the pit.
Sergeant Raymond Samuel Casey DCM
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Lance Bombardier Benjamin Clark DCM
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Battery Quarter Master Sergeant Brian Brooke Claxton DCM
For devotion to duty on all occasions which served as an excellent example to the N.C.O.’s and men of the battery. Under shell fire he has executed his work with great coolness, an as acting sergeant-major has been very energetic and thorough.
Gunner Charles Bruce Climo DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and resourcefulness on 2nd Sept 1918, near Eterpigny. He went forward on the morning of the 2nd with the Brigade F.O.O. When the latter was wounded he and another signaller voluntarily went forward with the telephone wire. They came under very heavy shell fire, and their telephone was smashed. He searched several enemy dugouts and found an enemy telephone which he used. He established an O.P. close in rear of our infantry and phoned back much valuable information to Artillery Brigade Headquarters. He did splendid work of great value.
Bombardier Charles Herbert Colwell DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and determination. He, with three other men at Kurgomen on 27th Oct. 1918, volunteered to go out with the infantry in the attack on the topsa; and in case of success to man any guns. His party, with four marine artillerymen, when the infantry attack failed and some disorder ensued, refused to retire until ordered, although practically surrounded, an eventually fought his way back, bringing his party back complete.
Gunner Joseph Albert Craig DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Immediately after an attack he started out with a party in order to establish a wireless station. He guided his party carrying heavy wireless equipment for a long distance under exceptionally heavy shell fire, and successfully established the station. Though the aerial was repeatedly blown away, he maintained communication until relieved two days later. To his courage and untiring efforts were due the extraordinary results that were obtained.
Battery Sergeant Major Thomas Douglas Crosbie DCM
For gallantry and devotion to duty. About 9 a.m. on 28th. August 1918, a large enemy shell landed in a dump located at the Arras Cambrai road between Arras and Faub St. Sauveur, killing seven men and wounding five of the dump personnel. He was blown twenty to thirty feet by the explosion and wounded slightly, but with great gallantry and utter disregard for personal safety he immediately got water and put out the burning ammunition and prevented more casualties. Notwithstanding his wounds and the severe shock he had received he continued to issue ammunition until relieved. His example throughout was most inspiring to the men.
Battery Sergeant Major Alfred Charles Cruchley DCM MM
He has by his judgement and ability done much towards the efficiency of the unit. Under fire he has shown courage and coolness and this example has been a source of strength to his companions.
Gunner Joseph Lawrence Curzon DCM
For gallantry and devotion to duty, notably on the 27th Sept., 1918, between Inchy and Quarry Wood. He accompanied an officer’s patrol as runner, and was constantly carrying message back to the report centre under heavy fire, and later put a machine-gun crew to flight by rifle fire.
Gunner Charles Edward Cuthbert DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a heavy bombardment. A direct hit on the gun emplacement wounded or stunned the men of the detachment and set fire to the ammunition stored about the gun. Gunner Cuthbert rushed into the burning hut, assisted to bring out the wounded and returned to subdue the fire. By his coolness and courage the wounded were rescued and the explosion of the ammunition and possible destruction of the gun prevented.
Sergeant William Danby DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed great courage during operations in keeping his gun in action under most difficult circumstances.
Staff Sergeant Arthur Edward Davis DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his battery was heavily shelled and five guns were put out of action after some hours under fire he succeeded in getting four of these guns into action. During this time the Officer and four men were wounded and two men killed.
Bombardier Alex Dawe DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion during operations on many occasions, and notably when the battery position was being heavily bombarded. Ten gunners were killed or wounded shortly after the battery commenced firing. He immediately took charge of a gun whose crew had become casualties, and kept it in action until it was knocked out. He then attended to the wounded. He showe a supreme contempt of danger, and set a fine example to the battery.
Battery Sergeant Major Arthur Wellesley DeWolf DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This W.O. has served continuously with the battery and has been in France for nearly two years, displaying great courage and coolness in some of the most severe fighting of the war. He has never been away from duty except for the usual period of leave, and his example has been a valuable factor in the efficiency of the battery.
Corporal Joseph Dick DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, especially on the night of the 11th Oct. 1918, when the battery moved from Haynecourt to Blecourt. He guided the battery to the new position and then returned to the wagon lines to guide up ammunition to the guns, an later carried two messages to brigade headquarters under very heavy fire.
Bombardier F Donald DCM
For conspicuous gallantry, devotion to duty and continuous good work in maintaining the telephone communications of his Battery under the most trying circumstances. Always the first to undertake a dangerous task, he gave a fine example of courage, energy and efficiency.
Sergeant Major James William Alfred Donaldson DCM MSM
For conspicuous gallantry on the 22nd April 1915, at St. Julien, and on the following days near Ypres, when, being in charge of the ammunition supply of the battery, he kept up the supply under a continuous and heavy shell fire, and gave a fine example of courage and devotion to duty.
Gunner James Thompson Donnolly DCM MM
For conspicuous gallantry when repairing telephone wires under heavy fire.
Sergeant Frederick Dow DCM
For conspicuous gallantry during the operations from 8th August to 13th September 1918, while acting as Battery Sgt.-Maj at the guns. On 11th September, near Reimaucourt, when moving the battery to a new position, he was in charge of the ammunition, and his work, under extremely heavy shell fire, organizing and directing the movements of the wagons, was of the greatest assistance to the Battery Commander. On many other occasions his work has been on the same excellent standard.
Sergeant David Chapman (Chip) Duncan DCM
This N.C.O. was in charge of a section in support of an infantry attack, close up to deal with machine gun nests. Before moving off the section had eight drivers wounded and eight horses killed. With great coolness and resource he replaced the casualties and moved the guns to a flank, from where they were able to give efficient support to the infantry. His work has always been of a high order.
Gunner N J Etwell DCM
On the afternoon of 6 Jun 42, a ten year old girl was wading in a large pool when she slipped in a very deep hole and in a few seconds was in a serious plight. The child’s mother tried to reach her but failed owing to the great depth of the water. Gnr. Etwell who had witnessed this attempt, immediately went to the rescue. Although he had no knowledge of the depth of the water or any experience in life-saving work he saved the child and assisted the mother to shore. The initiative and gallantry of this soldier are worthy of the best traditions of the service. A testimonial on parchment has bee awarded by the Royal Humane Society and this act of distinguished conduct will be recorded on his conduct sheet.
Battery Sergeant Major Sydney Charles Evans DCM
For conspicuous gallantry, devotion to duty and continuous good service since the early part of the campaign. At all times he has displayed the greatest courage, energy, and devotion, and his cheerfulness under adverse conditions has been most marked.
Sergeant Alex Ira Fleck DCM
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Stanley Gordon Fogg DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This N.C.O. has on many occasions voluntarily undertaken difficult and complicated tasks in the forward area, which with a high and determined sense of duty he has never failed to bring to a successful conclusion. His coolness and resource under fire have been a very fine example to the men under him, and he has rendered the greatest assistance and valuable service to his Officers.
Sergeant W S Forsythe DCM
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Battery Sergeant Major Andrew Hamilton Frame DCM & Bar MM MSM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a road-construction party, under most difficult conditions. His courage an energy and good judgment finally overcame all obstacles. Later he was wounded while directing his gun crew under heavy shelling.
Bar to Distinguished Conduct Medal
When enemy gun-boats and infantry, assisted by guns from Tulgas and Topsa, attacked simultaneously, he, with his detachment, was almost surrounded. He supported the infantry with men from his own sub-section, who manned a block-house and two machine-guns. Their fire inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy, and enabled the position to be held until relief arrived. The repulse of the enemy attack was largely due to his courage and initiative.
Veterinary Sergeant Francis James Frape DCM
For conspicuous bravery in action. He played a decisive part in the first phase of the attack. Gathering together a number of drivers, he took charge and fought stubbornly, falling back slowly in face of superior numbers. He himself accounted for several of the enemy, this work contributing largely to the saving of the situation. By this check on the enemy time was given for preparation of the defence of the guns.
Battery Sergeant Major George Harry Fry DCM
For conspicuous gallantry ad devotion to duty. During the three and a half years he has served at the front, rising by merit and force of character from driver to battery Sergeant Major, his example of coolness in action, untiring zeal and devotion to duty has set a high standard to the battery, and has been of the greatest assistance to his Officers.
Sergeant Robert Francis Gamble DCM
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Corporal Charles Arthur Gleadle DCM
For conspicuous gallantry ad devotion to duty. On 26th Sept. 1918, during the capture of Bourlon Wood, when in charge of trench mortars. To carry out the task allotted to him it was necessary to put his mortars in action in front of our outpost line. It was largely due to his good judgement and leadership under heavy fire that the work was completed.
Sergeant Darrow Gomez DCM
On the morning of the 30th March 1945 at Emmerich, K15513 Sergeant Darrow Gomez was NCO i/c a 17 pounder self-propelled Valentine gun which was a part of a troop of the 105th Canadian Anti Tank Battery in support of the Royal Winnipeg Rifles. The enemy had determinedly counter-attacked the position during the previous night and with daylight came the knowledge that self-propelled guns had been brought up to support these attacks. These enemy guns had assumed a most aggressive role and were rapidly rendering untenable the area occupied by a company of the Royal Winnipeg Rifles. Since they were deployed on high ground and at short range, any movement on the part of our infantry was extremely hazardous.
At approximately 1100 hrs Sergeant Gomez pin-pointed the location of enemy gun after performing a reconnaissance under rifle and machine gun fire. Sergeant Gomez then manoeuvred his 17 pounder Valentine gun into a favourable position and succeeded in knocking out the enemy self-propelled equipment. Not content with this one success, Sergeant Gomez immediately commenced another reconnaissance in the company of “D” company commander of the Royal Winnipeg Rifles. After considerable time, they located the position of another enemy self-propelled gun which was pinning down an entire company of our infantry. Notwithstanding the fact that the infantry company commander was killed at his side and the driver of his own equipment had become severely wounded, Sergeant Gomez fearlessly commenced to advance his gun to a suitable position. Although his own gun was twice hit by enemy shell-fire this NCO attained his objective and laying the gun himself, destroyed the enemy self-propelled equipment with one round.
Shortly after this incident, a strong enemy fighting patrol attacked the position occupied by Sergeant Gomez. Although his gun was clearly exposed to this party of enemy, and at very short range, he unhesitatingly manned the machine-gun mounted on his equipment and brought fire to bear on the infantry. One of the enemy patrol was consequently killed, seven were taken prisoner and the remainder forced to retire.
Throughout these actions, Sergeant Gomez displayed magnificent leadership and absolute disregard for his own personal safety. There is no doubt that the example he set enabled our infantry, despite heavy casualties, to hold this vital area in face of spirited enemy counter attacks.
Bombardier Thomas Henry Green DCM
For gallantry and devotion to duty when acting No. 1 from 1st to 20th Oct 1918, and when in charge of the ammunition supply from 1st to 6th November. He invariably accompanied some portions of the wagons to the guns, and was frequently under shell fire, especially on the Mons road.
Battery Sergeant Major Wilfred Ernest Henry Hall DCM
During the Cambrai operations, when moving the battery from Bourlon Wood to Raillencourt on the night of 28th/29th Sept, 1918, he distinguished himself in guiding guns over new territory and making several trips with ammunition under heavy fire.
Battery Sergeant Major Wilfred John Hamshere DCM
For conspicuous gallantry. During important operations he performed his duties with bravery and resource, and showed a marked devotion to duty on all occasions.
Sergeant Edward John Harris DCM
From the 17th Sept. to the 11th Nov. 1918, his services were of the highest order. He was continuously in charge of his gun crew, and kept the section in a high state of efficiency, particularly in the latter days of the advance, when his battery was on several occasions subjected to machine gun as well as artillery fire.
Sergeant George Harris DCM
For conspicuous service in France since the 15th Feb. 1915, during which period he has been always on the guns, carrying on under heavy fire, and in particular at Fampaux, on the 2nd September last, when he continued shelling distant bridgeheads under hostile fire.
Sergeant Francie (Frank) Joseph Harrison CM
For continuous good service in front of Amiens and Arras, beginning 8th August, 1918 and for exceptionally good work in the collection and delivery of ammunition during the fighting around Valenciennes. At times he kept the guns supplied by salving ammunition from old gun positions, and had frequently to take his detail into the guns under shell fire.
Sergeant Richard Gladman Helme DCM
For devotion to duty during the operations from the 16th Sept. to the 11th Nov., 1918. He commanded his sub-section throughout the above period, and on many occasions inspired and rallied his men during intense fire and under most trying conditions.
Battery Sergeant Major Fred Victor Massey Hinman DCM
For conspicuous gallantry & judgement on the afternoon of 9th Oct. 1918, when the battery was under heavy shell fire near Raismes. A direct hit in a cartridge dump ignited some, and he at great personal risk brought his men to extinguish them. His cool example throughout the shelling kept his men steady.
Battery Quarter Master Sergeant Henry Higgins DCM
From January, 1916, to September, 1918, for consistent efficiency and devotion to duty. Previous to his appointment as B.Q.M.S. he performed the duties of No. 1 at the guns, and in every capacity in which he has been employed he has demonstrated his efficiency to a marked degree, and has at all times, and under all conditions, set a fine example of courage and devotion to duty.
Battery Quarter Master Sergeant Thomas Michael Hyman DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the three and a half years this N.C.O. has served in France he has on many occasions displayed great courage and determination in supplying his battery with ammunition and stores, often under conditions of great danger and difficulty. His disregard of danger and resolute endurance of fatigue have been a fine example to all ranks of the battalion.
Sergeant Morris Horton Irvine DCM
For over two years he has shown consistent courage and energy. On several occasions when the battery position was being heavily shelled he kept the men together, and by his coolness and example was undoubtedly the means of saving casualties.
Gunner Alfred Wentworth James DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and ability at Poltyje, when he repaired telephone wires under a heavy shell and rifle fire, and continued to do so after he had been wounded. He showed a fine example of devotion to duty.
Sergeant Raulston Alexander Johnston DCM
He has shown consistent courage and ability as a leader of his sub-section. During the Canal du Nord attack when the officers at the guns became casualties he attended to the dressing of the wounded and kept all guns in action.
Bombardier Hazen Hanford Jones DCM
During Valenciennes operations on 30th Oct., 1918, under heavy fire he took his team and removed a damaged ammunition wagon which was blocking the road. He has always shown the greatest courage and devotion to duty at all times.
Gunner John Nealon Jordan DCM
For conspicuous gallantry near YEVSIEVSKAYA on March 1st. He volunteered to take a message to the village, having previously repaired the telephone line many times when cut by shell fire. In taking the message he was shot through both legs; he raised himself and signalled back his inability to go on. He showed great pluck and coolness.
Sergeant Charles Dwight Joyce DCM
His conduct has at all times been of the highest order, notably near Thun-Leveque on 13th Oct. The battery was heavily shelled, and a shell wounded all the men in his crew. He assisted his wounded, and then, despite bad burns about the legs, he returned single-handed to the service of his gun.
Warrant Officer Class II James Dean Keay DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Raismes on the evening of 31st Oct. 1918, when the enemy suddenly opened a violent bombardment. Men were falling wounded all round, and after getting the rest under cover, he returned to their rescue, and then assisted in extinguishing a fire in an ammunition dump.
Battery Quartermaster Sergeant Major Hugh Moore Kelly DCM
For marked gallantry in action. Near S’ancourt on 30th September 1918, when the Battery was moving to positions under heavy enemy shelling, he though wounded, stuck to his gun and put it in action. When a lull occurred in the enemy fire, he led the ammunition wagons in and took charge of the unloading of ammunition.
Sergeant William Leslie Kemp DCM
For gallant service and devotion to duty during period 25th February to 16th September, 1918, while No. 1 of a forward gun in Vimy and Lievin. From 25th March to 1st June he was in command of an advanced gun in Vimy under continuous harassing and destructive fire, and had many casualties in his detachment. Owing to the fine example set by him his gun was kept continuously in action and performed very valuable work.
Battery Quarter Master Sergeant Hugh Moore Kelly DCM
For marked gallantry in action, near S’ancourt, on 30th Sept. 1918, when the battery was moving to positions under heavy enemy shelling.
Sergeant John Laughlin Kenneally DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as Act/S.M. at the gun position. He supervised the unloading of twelve ammunition and five G.S. wagons under heavy shelling, getting them all quickly away except one, which was overturned in a trench. He assisted to extricate the horse and wagon, and so sent the convoy complete to the wagon lines without casualties.
Sergeant Clarence Robert Kincade DCM
During the past two years he has shown conspicuous devotion to duty. By his fine example he has increased and maintained the efficiency of his detachment, although repeatedly under shell fire, and has led his men with energy, judgement and courage.
Bombardier Edward Mark King DCM
For consistent good work as senior linesman of the battery. He has frequently repaired lines under heavy fire at critical times.
Sergeant Edward Albert Knight DCM
On the night of 16/17 April 1945 at Otterloo when the enemy attempted to break through the town and rejoin his main forces, this Non-Commissioned Officer was in command of his gun detachment in 60 Battery. This battery was sited in rear of the other two and during the early stages of the attack, although subjected to intense mortaring and machine gun fire, did not have the enemy actually on the gun position, and as a result was able to maintain a terrific concentration of fire to assist the other two batteries who were heavily engaged in fighting the enemy.
While 60 Battery guns were still firing the enemy did reach his position. With contempt for the mortar bombs and machine gun bullets which were landing all over the position, Sergeant Knight, realizing his gun must continue firing, shot the first enemy to approach his gun. Then a second German appeared and as this Non-Commissioned Officer attempted to deal similarly with him, his weapon jammed. Again with no thought of personal consequences and displaying valour and a sense of duty far beyond the normal call, Sergeant Knight disposed of the next German with his bare hands. While all this was going on he still continued to pass fire orders to his gun, which remained in action the whole time. His courage and coolness in a situation which seldom confronts the gunners kept his detachment on the gun and continued to produce the essential fire required by the other batteries.
Later on, “tank alert” was ordered when information was received that tanks were entering the town from the north. Sergeant Knight, again with utter contempt for the mortars and machine guns, moved his gun up into the town to a position where he could cover the main cross-roads, so that he could engage any tanks which might threaten the battery position. During the whole engagement this Non-Commissioned Officer’s conduct was outstanding. His cool, stout-hearted steadiness and courage, the example he set for his detachment and the rest of the unit undoubtedly kept the remainder of his battery in action until the attack was successfully repulsed.
Sergeant James Roy Langford DCM
For conspicuous gallantry; he displayed great bravery and coolness in the performance of his duties under heavy fire and most trying conditions.
Corporal Antonio Arthur Lanoue DCM
His coolness in action has been a fine example to the men of the battery, and he has done everything possible to keep the guns in action. On the night of 20th August, 1918, under heavy shelling, he organized a relief party and removed the wounded to a place of safety.
Sergeant Frederick Robertson Larkin DCM
During the operations in the vicinity of the Canal du Nord, commencing 27th Sept. 1918.he ha charge of a forward gun which was subjected to intense shell fire. During a bombardment the lower portion of his gun was blown off by a gas shell and some of the crew were wounded. He rallied his men, and got the gun back into action and continued firing the barrage.
Sergeant Paul Harold Law DCM MSM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He rendered continuous good service when in charge of a gun crew for a long period, and later as A/S.M. at the guns. He invariably displayed great courage and efficiency, and set a high example of devotion to duty.
Sergeant William Richard Laws DCM MM
On the night of 7th Oct. 1918, just after the battery had moved into position in rear of St. Olle, the teams were subjected to a heavy concentrated shoot, causing about thirty casualties to personnel. All the officers except one became casualties. Under the direction of that officer, he showed great gallantry and managed to get the remaining teams and personnel away from the place of danger.
Battery Sergeant Major Herbert Rexford Lea DCM
During the night of 27th March, 1918 while the battery position in Thelus was being heavily shelled with gas and high explosive, he, with a fine disregard of personal safety, went to all the dug-outs and shelters ordering men to put on their gas masks and directing men to deeper dug-outs for safety. He has consistently set a high example to those under him.
Sergeant Robert Murray Little DCM
During operations of his detachment in an advanced position at Cambrai he extricated his teams from a shelled area with a minimum of casualties. On another occasion when the ammunition convoy came under hostile shell fire, he took charge and delivered the ammunition at the guns.
Sergeant Harold Lowe DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the enemy got a direct hit on a gun-pit and killing one man and wounding the remainder of the crew and setting fire to the charges, he went through the heavy fire with another man, and succeeded in rescuing the wounded men from the flames, though some were unconscious, and getting them to a place of safety. They then returned and put out the fire, thus preventing an explosion.
Sergeant James Norbert Lyons DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on many occasions. On one occasion when his detachment came under heavy fire, and several casualties occurred, including his Officer, he completed his task with great courage and resource, afterwards tending the wounded, and organizing stretcher parties while still under fire.
Gunner James Angus MacDonald DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Vis-en-Artois. On 1st September, his section commander and No. 1 were killed and one of his gun crew mortally wounded. He helped carry the dying and wounded men to a sheltered spot and then went back to the gun and continued running it alone until assistance was detailed him. Though considerably shaken up he continued at his work throughout the afternoon under heavy shell fire.
Sergeant Walter MacInnes DCM
For conspicuous gallantry. Sergeant MacInnes was gun-layer during a heavy engagement. When the officer and senior Non-commissioned officers had all been killed or wounded, he assumed command detachment, and by his bravery and resource undoubtedly saved a critical situation. He has invariably shown great devotion to duty.
Bombardier Percy Wilfred MacNevin DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He performed most valuable service during operations in registering while in an exposed position, under heavy fire.
Battery Quarter Master Sergeant Samuel Majury DCM MM
For conspicuous gallantry and initiative during the operations on 2nd September 1918 on the Drocourt-Queant line, when his battery was in close support of the infantry. The battery captain and one of the section commanders having become casualties, this W.O. took charge of the battery. When enemy fire became intense he brought up the gun teams and successfully moved the guns to a position 200 yards in rear.
Battery Sergeant Major Francis Robert Harry Marshall DCM
He was one of the original Canadian Force to land in France, and has always given continuous good work. His devotion to duty, presence of mind, an disregard for personal safety have always been of the highest order. On 16th August, 1918, the battery was located at Warvillers, near Amiene. The lines on two different occasions came under very heavy shell fire and bombing, necessitating the removal of the horses to a place of comparative safety. By his cool and prompt behaviour he got the lines cleared quickly, and saved casualties to men and horses.
Sergeant Ambrose McChesney DCM
On 29th Sept. 1918, the battery was being heavily shelled near Raillancourt. The gun next to his was hit and an ammunition dump only ten yards away was set on fire. He remained at his post and kept his gun firing throughout the barrage. Again, through the following night an morn he displayed great coolness and courage under heavy shelling.
Sergeant Alva Robert McCue DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This N.C.O. has repeatedly shown great coolness and courage in working his gun whilst under heavy shell fire.
Sergeant Arthur John McDonald DCM
On 12th Oct. 1918, he was taking up ammunition to a position between Iway and Hordain. The roads were being heavily shelled and became blocked with casualties. With great coolness and ability he extricated his command from the column and worked his way through. As non-commissioned officer in charge of forward wagon lines he has consistently done good work.
Battery Sergeant Major Angus Kenneth McDonald DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty since the early part of the campaign. He has invariably displayed the greatest courage and resource in action, and his fine example has always inspired the men under his charge with confidence. , and controlling men of his and own and other units by his example and leadership.
Corporal Gerald Kenneth Darcy McDonald DCM MM
For maintaining telephone communications in the vicinity of Grely, near Posieres, between 15th and 24th August, 1918, when this area was constantly heavily shelled, and the upkeep of lines was most difficult and dangerous. He showed great courage and devotion to duty.
Corporal Roy Harold McDonald DCM
He has carried out his work without a break, always at the guns. His work on the Somme, 1916, Hill 70, Passchendaele, and Pont de Juoi, near Arras, under heavy shelling, was particularly good. He has consistently shown courage and devotion to duty.
Sergeant C G McDougall DCM
For conspicuous gallantry when in command of his gun under heavy rifle and shell fire in the front line trenches. On one occasion Sergeant McDougall showed great bravery and skill in taking his gun safely from a dangerous position.
Sergeant Daniel Reginald McDougall DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 21st Sept, 1918, while the battery was being heavily shelled, a lorry, which was being loaded with ammunition was struck by a shell and set on fire. He promptly rallied the men and succeeded in extinguishing the fire. He succeeded in putting out six different fire, thus saving many lives and much ammunition.
Corporal Arthur Kenneth McIntosh DCM
On 27th Sept. 1918, he was No. 1 of his gun in an exposed position near Buissy. He showed marked personal gallantry, and without cover or protection kept his gun in action until he was wounded, his entire detachment casualties, and his gun knocked out.
Bombardier George Angus McKay DCM
His work on the Cambrai front was of fine quality. On two separate occasions he showed conspicuous gallantry in helping to dress and evacuate wounded under heavy shell fire and bombing, especially on 5th Sept, when his section was heavily shelled, and again on 4th Oct., when bombed by an aeroplane.
Battery Sergeant Major Neil Elmer McKinnon DCM
For consistent good work both as a No. 1 and as Battery Serjt-Major. He is always cheerful and hardworking, and has displayed a fine courage.
Bombardier John Markham Goulter McLane DCM
During a bombardment by aircraft at night the wagon lines were heavily bombed a number of casualties being caused to personnel and horses. This driver organized rescue parties and sent for ambulances. For more than an hour the place was bombed the work of rescue being made more dangerous by the explosion of a dump. His coolness and organizing ability inspired those with him and saved many lives.
Battery Sergeant Major Joseph McNamara DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while in charge of ammunition pack animals. Several times he led the trains through heavy shelling to the guns, and his energy and determination were the means of keeping up the supply of ammunition at critical times. He did excellent service.
Corporal Thomas Patrick Melvin DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty since the early part of the campaign. On many occasions he has displayed great courage in taking up ammunition through heavy shell fire, and during the operations his work in keeping his guns in action has during severe gas bombardments was a splendid example to all ranks.
Corporal Augustus Ramelfo Mendizabal DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has displayed great courage and skill throughout as telephonist and linesman.
Bombardier Victor Gordon Mew DCM
From January, 1916, to September, 1918, for continuous gallantry and marked efficiency, particularly during the Amiens and Arras operations. He was in charge of a trench-mortar gun crew and during the Amiens battle was able to bring his gun into action, and on several occasions knocked out the hostile machine guns. During the Arras battle, 2nd September, he went over with the infantry and did excellent work. Though wounded he continued to fire a captured machine gun on the enemy until ammunition was exhausted.
Quarter Master Sergeant Arnel Roderick Milburn DCM
For conspicuous gallantry on April 24th-1915, at Wieltje in bringing up ammunition under heavy shell fire. He also saved a wagon of ammunition under heavy fire after driver and horses had been killed.
Sergeant Peter Millar DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 20th Oct. 1918, at Haynecourt, when he carried wounded men to safety under heavy shell fire at great personal risk. On 26th Oct. when the B.Q.M.S. was seriously wounded and pinned down by a loaded wagon, he assisted in extricating him and in carrying him 300 yards across the open under a heavy concentration of artillery fire, thus saving his life.
Sergeant Edward Thornton Milne DCM
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sapper John Williams Milne DCM MM
At brigade position south of Boiny on the night of 1st, 2nd Sept. 1918, he, through his courage and determination, established communications under heavy shell fire and bombing, and maintained them to all batteries and brigade, when they were urgently needed for the operations in the early morning.
Sergeant George Moore DCM
For conspicuous good work from 14th Sept. to 11th Nov. 1918. On 20th Sept; south of Haynecourt, a direct hit wounded one man and started a fire. He got the wounded man to a place of safety, and took charge effectively of the removal of charges and ammunition. Again, on 3rd October, in front of Contimpre, he again took charge and extinguished burning ammunition.
Acting Battery Quartermaster Sergeant Hugh Moore DCM
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Bombardier Sidney William Morgan DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has displayed great courage on several occasions as a runner, and has at all times fought his trench mortar with great success.
Corporal Augustus Morrison DCM
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Bombardier Cornelius Anthony Mulvihill DCM
For devotion to duty near Parvillers on 14th August. After an attack the location of the line held was not known. He volunteered to accompany the infantry observer, and in two hours they handed in a report showing the front line.
Battery Quarter Master Sergeant Patrick Jack Murphy DCM
His cool courage and great keenness under the most dangerous conditions have on several occasions helped greatly to keep up the morale of his battery during the operations. On the Somme, from the 21st March to 5th April, 1918, he kept up the supply of ammunition to his battery under the heaviest shell and machine gun fire. On 8th August, 1918, at Beaucourt his great coolness under heavy machine-gun fire had a great effect in steadying and encouraging the drivers in the wagon line.
Corporal David Murray DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion. While in charge of brigade telephonists and linesmen, he maintained telephonic communications between Brigade Headquarters and Infantry, constantly under shell and rifle fire. He also laid the wires of the brigade, and maintained them with great skill and bravery, regardless of danger, during five months in action on different fronts.
Gunner William McLachlin Mustard DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was one of an O.P. party which went forward with the attack. He established his signalling lamp and sent through a report almost as soon as the objective was captured. He continued to send messages under heavy fire, and it was largely due to his determined and efficient work that communication was kept up throughout the operations.
Sergeant James Myles DCM
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Berkley Nelson DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the period under review, this N.C.O. has shown great courage and devotion to duty on many occasions especially when during an offensive he delivered many hundreds of rounds of ammunition across an area swept by an intense enemy shell fire to batteries in the line. The plank road having become impassable from concentrated fire, and it being imperative that ammunition should reach the batteries, he never relaxed his efforts, displaying great gallantry and excellent judgement, until he succeeded in repairing the road and delivering the ammunition to the guns.
Gunner David Gilmour Nesbitt DCM
On 4th November, 1918, at S’aulve when ammunition wagons were unloading at battery positions, very heavy shell fire was opened on the battery. He took charge of the unloading of these wagons, and, due to his coolness and directions, all ammunition was unloaded and wagons cleared from position with slight casualties.
Corporal Harvey Noble DCM MM
At Inchy-en-Artois, on 27th Sept. 1918, when the advance of the infantry was held up by an enemy machine-gun post, he under trying conditions and with total disregard for personal safety, succeeded in getting his gun into action, destroying the machine-gun post, capturing the machine guns, and enabling the infantry to continue its advance. He displayed the highest qualities of leadership and the greatest skill in handling the trench mortar.
Driver Byron Andrew Northam DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. His gun team came under heavy shell fire on a road which was congested with traffic, and many casualties were caused to men and horses. He remained at his post and took the gun into action alone with the greatest courage and determination.
Corporal Oluf Christian Olsen DCM
For great gallantry and resource from the 22nd April to 4th May, 1915, in repairing telephone wires under heavy shell fire. Also for acting as scout, and obtaining valuable information on the 2nd May, 1915, when all the wire had been cut.
Battery Sergeant Major Frederick Augustus Palmer DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during recent operations. He managed the organization for ammunition supply and discipline of the men at the wagon lines with the greatest efficiency. His work at gun positions was equally good.
Gunner Richard Leslie Talbot Parker DCM
For devotion to duty near Cambrai on 28th Sept, 1918. He took over the forward Observation Post, and carried on in a most efficient manner until an officer was able to get forward and take over the duties.
Bombardier Percy Everett Parlee DCM
For great courage and devotion to duty on the night of 17th 18th August, 1917. Heavy enemy shelling broke two of the Observation Post lines. He volunteered as linesman, and though slightly wounded, pushed on and located the breaks some half-mile from the battery, and mended them. In doing so he was again wounded, this time severely.
Sergeant George Richard William Parry DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a heavy bombardment. A direct hit on the gun emplacement wounded or stunned the men of the detachment, and set fire to the ammunition stored about the gun. Serjeant Parry rushed into the burning pit, assisted to bring out the wounded, and returned to subdue the fire. By his coolness and courage the wounded were rescued, and the explosion of the ammunition and possible destruction of the gun prevented.
Driver Henry Lloyd Patterson DCM
On the 27th Sept. At Inchy, this battery took up a position in an outpost line; only three guns could be cleared and taken into position, the remainder being blocked in the sunken road. Observing a chance of clearing the remaining guns, he took advantage of it and successfully took them into position without a casualty.
Sergeant Thomas Israel Patterson DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when acting as Battery Sergt-Major. The battery was almost continually under shellfire night and day for three days, and heavy casualties occurred. When a road had to be built during this period in order to move the guns, he made three attempts at this work with a party, but each time they came under intense fire. He did splendid work in collecting and dressing the wounded and in rallying men to their work. His fine example of coolness and determination did much to maintain the morale of his men.
Corporal Oscar Patteson DCM
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant John Paul DCM MM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He kept his gun in action under heavy fire when three of his men had become casualties.
Gunner Peter Lancelot Pearce DCM
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Arthur Pearson DCM (alias Gunner Arthur Smith)
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an enemy bombardment with heavy shells nine men were buried in a dugout. He at once went to their rescue, and having worked for two hours was almost overcome with the fumes. He again set to work with some assistance, rescued four more men and helped them to the dressing station. During the whole time he was working, the shelling continued, and he was in imminent danger also of being buried alive as all the supports to the dug-out entrance were loosened or broken, and the roof was threatening to collapse. Throughout he showed the utmost coolness and contempt of danger, and undoubtedly saved the lives of five men.
Battery Sergeant Major John Henry Pengriff DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On several occasions he led carrying parties with ammunition to the front line under very heavy fire. He displayed great courage and determination throughout the operations.
Corporal Clarence Earl Penrod DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty since the early part if the campaign in laying an maintaining telephone lines, frequently under severe fire.
Sergeant Archibald McLellan Potter DCM
His conduct, example, and unfailing devotion to duty has at all times been of the greatest value and assistance, and particularly so in keeping the guns in action under shell fire.
Bombardier George Quilter DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and good work, first as telephonist, and later carrying messages under heavy shell and rifle fire.
Battery Quarter Master Sergeant John Frederick Reed DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while convoying ammunition and rations to gun pit positions. When a shell landed in the middle of his convoy killing two men and wounding others, his fine example of coolness steadied his men an prevented any confusion. The wounded were sent to the nearest dressing station and the convoy made its way to the battery position.
Battery Sergeant Major William Baldwin Rimmer DCM
For conspicuous devotion to duty. He has performed consistent good work throughout, and has at all times set a splendid example.
Corporal Arthur Brown Ritchie DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the 22nd and 23rd April, 1915, at Ypres. During a retirement he went back under heavy shell fire to free men and horses from a disabled wagon. Later on he carried a wounded man out of the firing line under a heavy fire.
Sergeant Michael Ross DCM
During the period 11th Sept. to 31st Dec. 1918, he performed very gallant and successful work at great personal risk in maintaining communications, during a counter-attack at Aubigny-au-Bas, on 15th Oct. 1918. As Sgt in charge of signalling of this battery he has done good work on many occasions.
Bombardier Basil Everd Rouse DCM
During the night of 5th/6th Sept. 1918, he was in charge of a wagon hauling ammunition, when the enemy put a heavy fire on this area. Owing to his coolness and careful leading, the wagon and horses were got away without casualties to personnel or equipment.
Corporal Stanley Charles Routh DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has displayed great courage and determination throughout, in laying and repairing telephone wires under fire.
Sergeant Harry Fredrick Rowland DCM
For gallantry and devotion to duty on 4th Nov, 1918, near Onnaing, when the approach to the Observation Post was being heavily shelled, he worked continuously on the line and kept the battery commander in touch with the battery, though two men that were with him were both wounded.
Battery Sergeant Major Robert Holden Rowley DCM
For gallantry and devotion to duty in the operations from 8th August to 7th Nov. 1918. At Boiry, on2nd September, he brought up ammunition through heavy shell fire. Again at Saudamont, on 8th Sept, and at Bourlon, on 29th Sept, when the battery was being bombed, he rushed to the help of the wounded.
Sergeant Harry Russell DCM
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Edward James Ryan DCM
During the temporary absence of the section commander this N.C.O. learnt that some neighbouring troops were held up by a nest of machine guns in a hedge. He immediately brought the fire of the section to bear on this point at close range. Thereby neutralising the machine guns and allowing the advance to continue. This N.C.O. showed the greatest coolness throughout setting a splendid example to the men.
Bombardier James Rycroft DCM MM
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Harry St Lawrence DCM
He came to France in 1915, and has shown consistent courage and ability. Near Gaurelle he built an anti-tank gun position, working every night for nearly two weeks. Although wounded he stuck to his job, and only went to hospital when the task was completed.
Staff Sergeant H L Scott DCM
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Ernest Gilbert Scovil DCM
For marked devotion to duty in preparing advanced positions in exposed places and in bringing guns quickly into action, although repeatedly under shell fire during operations.
Corporal Robert Lloyd Seaman DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in charge of the forward signallers and advanced with the infantry engaged in the attack on KODISH, December 30th. he was responsible for communication with front line and company headquarters, and several times went forward in front of infantry under heavy fire to establish his line. It was due to his untiring energy and splendid example that communication was kept up. Throughout the operation he behaved admirably.
Acting Sergeant Raymond Franklin Sharpe DCM
For gallantry and devotion to duty in volunteering three times to go through heavy fire to search for wounded men of another battery. His coolness and gallantry were remarkable.
Sergeant George Wood Sinnis DCM MM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He rendered valuable service in maintaining communications under heavy fire, and set a fine example throughout.
Gunner Arthur Smith DCM (alias Gunner Arthur Pearson)
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an enemy bombardment with heavy shells nine men were buried in a dugout. He at once went to their rescue, and having worked for two hours was almost overcome with the fumes. He again set to work with some assistance, rescued four more men and helped them to the dressing station. During the whole time he was working, the shelling continued, and he was in imminent danger also of being buried alive as all the supports to the dug-out entrance were loosened or broken, and the roof was threatening to collapse. Throughout he showed the utmost coolness and contempt of danger, and undoubtedly saved the lives of five men.
Battery Sergeant Major H Smith DCM
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Battery Quarter Master Sergeant William Snell DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and determination during operations near the Drocourt-Queant line on Sept. 2nd 1918. The sergeant and crew of one detachment having become casualties this warrant officer got out the wounded under heavy fire and kept his guns in action until a relief crew was got together. Later, he brought the guns most successfully into a new position under heavy shell fire.
Sergeant Frederick Albert Southcott DCM
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant James Spence DCM
He has at all times carried out his duties with great gallantry and devotion. His coolness under shell fire has on many occasions been the means of saving casualties to personnel, animals and equipment.
Sergeant James Clark Stackhouse DCM
For conspicuous gallantry. When a shell had just been rammed home, he heard a noise, and realised that the fuse had become ignited. He instantly stopped the cartridge being put in, ordered the gun crew under cover, depressed the gun as quickly as possible, and the explosion took place harmlessly. His promptness and pluck saved many casualties.
Battery Sergeant Major Percy Howard Stanley DCM
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Battery Sergeant Major Ernest Ellmore Stevenson DCM
For devotion to duty. On many occasions from the 16th September to the cessation of hostilities he has succeeded in getting very difficult and dangerous work done which proved of the greatest value.
Gunner Stanley Stickland DCM MM
For conspicuous gallantry as battery telephone linesman. During operations he was constantly under shell and rifle fire, patrolling an repairing battery lines, until he was finally wounded by shrapnel while on duty as a telephonist in a forward infantry trench.
Battery Sergeant Major Patrick Studdert DCM
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Lorne Bryson Taylor DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on several occasions since 25th February, 1918, particularly on 29th August, 1918. He was in charge of one gun of an anti-aircraft section which was heavily shelled by guns of large calibre, both guns were set on fire and unable to move, and in spite of the heavy shelling and bursting of shell in the ammunition racks, he proceeded to put out the fire by throwing shovelfuls of sand on the racks. His gallant conduct was chiefly responsible for saving the guns from destruction.
Battery Sergeant Major Percy Thorne DCM MM
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Staff Sergeant Robert Todd DCM
From 27th Sept. to 6th Nov. 1918 he did excellent work in operations near Cambrai, Drury and Valenciennes. On many occasions he visited batteries and passed through areas heavily shelled. The small number of guns out of action at any one time was due to his unfailing devotion to duty.
Warrant Officer Class II Thomas Tomkinson DCM
At Kodema, on 15th December 1918, all the sergeants of the Battery being in charge of other guns on other fronts, he acted as No. 1 of the gun employed in this operation with great success and marked courage at a range of 800 yards under heavy rifle and machine gun fire.
Sergeant Ernest Turnbull DCM
For conspicuous devotion to duty. He has performed consistent good work throughout, an has at all times set a splendid example.
Battery Sergeant Major John Turton DCM
He has been with his battery since June, 1915. During the battle at Passchendaele his gun was hit and several of the crew wounded and ammunition set on fire. He immediately set to work removing and bandaging the wounded and putting out the burning ammunition. Though wounded he carried on under heavy enemy shelling, showing great courage and coolness.
Battery Sergeant Major Frederick Moore Vagg DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has performed consistent good work throughout and has at all times set a splendid example to the men.
Bombardier John Matthew Varey DCM
For great gallantry and devotion to duty, especially on 30th Sept. 1918, in front of Mouchy. He made a very difficult daytime reconnaissance under heavy fire, then returned to the battery, obtained wire and assistance, and laid wire over the reconnoitered to the observation post.
Sergeant James Ward DCM
For conspicuous gallantry during the operations. When the brigade ammunition column was forced out of two successive positions by heavy shell and rifle fire, Serjeant Ward maintained communication with the officer commanding the brigade and his reports were very valuable. He delivered ammunition supplies direct to the infantry in the trenches, although his horse had been shot under him.
Battery Sergeant Major Frank Wardell DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Whilst the battery position was under heavy shell-fire he dug out and extricated four men who had been imprisoned in a shelter, and then proceeded to extinguish some burning charges in one of the gun pits at great personal risk. On a previous occasion, when in charge of limbers and wagons under a heavy gas bombardment, he displayed great coolness and gallantry in getting these away, himself remaining to evacuate the wounded. He has at all times set a splendid example to the men of his battery.
Battery Quarter Master Sergeant John Arthur Ware DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on many occasions under heavy shell fire. His unfailing courage, energy and cheerfulness greatly assisted to inspire all ranks with him.
Bombardier Guy Edward Wells DCM MM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed great gallantry throughout the day, and was largely responsible for repelling an enemy counter-attack.
Sergeant Arthur Westlake DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On one occasion, when in charge of the work necessary to render the plank road in rear of his battery practical for moving the guns, he showed the greatest energy and devotion to duty in overcoming difficulties of weather conditions and mud, and his cool courage under heavy shell fire of the enemy was conspicuous. During the period under review these qualities have been very marked features in the conduct of this N.C.O. at all times, and his example has been of great value to his battery.
Battery Sergeant Major Creswick Claude Whebell DCM
He has shown consistent courage and resourcefulness during shelling and bombing, particularly at La Folies, Vis-en-Artois and Feounlon Wood. On 30th August, 1918 at Arras, when men and horses of his section were killed and wounded by shellfire, he showed great initiative when moving the section and undoubtedly saved several casualties
Corporal Frederick Ernest Wheeler DCM
For conspicuous gallantry in action. He did excellent work in the first phase of the attack. He collected a number of drivers about him and fell slowly back through the town, inflicting casualties on the enemy, and himself accounting for six. This first check to the enemy did much towards saving the day. Later he took a party to the beach and brought back small arm ammunition though heavily sniped all the way.
Gunner William Russel White DCM
On 26th Oct 1918, when acting as scout to the mobile section of his battery, he made daring reconnaissances in front of Arras and enabled his section commander to engage effectively enemy machine and 77mm. gun which were holding up the advance. On 3rd Sept. when the officer commanding his battery was severely wounded he went through an intense barrage and secured a stretcher and carried him to safety. His courage and devotion to duty were conspicuous throughout the operations.
Lieutenant Richard Wildgoose DCM
For conspicuous gallantry, especially during three important operation, he performed his duties with bravery and resource and shoed a marked devotion to duty on all occasions.
Gunner Harry Edward Wilkinson DCM
For gallant conduct and devotion to duty particularly on the 8th and 9th May, 1915, near Ypres. Acting as a telephonist he kept up communication with Brigade and Infantry Headquarters under a very heavy shell and rifle fire, and showed great courage and resource.
Gunner Alexander Wilson DCM
During two and a half years service in the line, he has consistently displayed great gallantry and devotion to duty. On two occasions, while in charge of the water cart, he brought it into the battery position under very heavy artillery fire. On one occasion both his horses were badly wounded.
Sergeant Arthur Cecil Wimberley DCM
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Claude Drone Winegard DCM
For conspicuous gallantry and good work. On 1st March 1919, at Vistafka, heavy enemy shellfire caused an outbreak of fire at in the billets, stables and ammunition dump. He mustered the drivers and spare gunners and saved all the horses and a considerable quantity of ammunition. On 3rd March, at Vistafka, when the enemy had surrounded the position, he with two others formed a patrol and, crawling to within 50 yards of the enemy outpost, with machine gun fire forced them to withdraw. This achievement was the result of securing very valuable information.
Corporal Thomas Yardley DCM
During the period 17th Sept to 11th Nov 1918, he displayed excellent judgment and a keen sense of duty. On a number of occasions he conducted ammunition wagons through heavy enemy barrages, and it was principally by his courage and good management that casualties were avoided.
Corporal Joseph William Young DCM
For consistent gallantry and good work from May 1916, onwards. He has been in every operation since May, 1916, and for the last eighteen months he has been No. 1 of a gun crew. In the Amiens, Drocourt-Queant and Cambrai operations he was in charge of one of the volunteer crew who went over with the infantry and manned captured guns.