D.C.M. : Soldats du Royaume-Uni

        "Ils étaient là", non seulement les Canadiens, mais le Corps Expéditionnaire Britannique auquel appartenait le C.E.F. Un certain nombre d'entre eux ont reçu une citation, parue dans la London Gazette ; difficile de ne pas les citer tous, aussi me suis-je limité à Valenciennes, au Mont Houy et aux localités proches -Françaises ou Belges- (ou plus subjectivement dont le nom m'est familier) lors des 20 derniers jours des "Hundred Days", lorsque la citation en fait état, notamment jusqu'au jour de l'armistice, en passant par celui de la délivrance de Valenciennes. Parmi eux se trouvent des soldats originaires du Canada, mais enrôlés dans l'armée "anglaise".

        De nombreuses citations sont "générales", sans localisation précise, le plus souvent pour la période des derniers 100 jours, ce qui ne permet malheureusement pas de les situer début novembre, faute d'accès libre aux war diaries correpondants.

Extraits du supplément #31819 du 11 Mars 1920 :

 AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL

5866 C./S./M. J. Alexander, attd. 1/4th Bn. Sea. Highrs., T.F. (Nairn).
	For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations at Lieu St. Amand, Noyelles, and Mont Houy, in October, 1918. During the heavy fighting he never failed in the conscientious performance of his duty, and set a fine example to the other ranks of the battalion.
88563 T./R./S./M. C. Byart, R.F.A., attd. H.Q., 282nd Bde., R.F.A., T.F. ( Walthamstow)
	For conspicuous gallantry an devotion to duty from 17th September to 2nd November, 1918. He was in charge of the Brigade Sig. Sub-Section in the advance from the Canal du Nord to Preseau, south-east of Valenciennes. The brigade was constantly on the move, and the maintenance of communication under shell fire was kept up, greatly owing to his fine example and ability.
28992 A./Sjt. W. Algeo, 24th Bn., MG Corps (Calloobey).
	For marked gallantry on the 4th Nov- ember,  1918, near Villers-Pol, when in charge of the ammunition limbers of two sections. He brought up ammunition when the guns were running short, and, in spite of very heavy shelling and long-range hostile machine-gin fire, he brought the limbers close behind the sections, thus enabling the firing to be continued at a critical moment.
143399 Cpl. W. Allison, D/92nd Bde., R.F.A. (Ospisdale Muir)
	On 6th November, 1918, the battery was heavily shelled whilst coming into position near Roisin. Under heavy fire he attended to the wounded and showed the greatest coolness and courage.
238001 Pte. T. Arbuckle, 9th Bn., North'd Fus. (Walker-on-Tyne).
	For conspicuous good work during the operations from 24th October to 1st November, 1918, at Bermerain and Maresches. He acted as a battalion runner, and although badly gassed on the first day of the operations he repeatedly carried messages under very heavy fire to the forward companies. He showed great courage and devotion to duty.
L/31850 Opl. (A./Sjt.) E. W. Arnold, B./186th Bde., R.F.A. (Camberwell Gate, S.E.)
	He was No. 1 of his detachment on the 13th October, 1918, at Avesnes-le-Sec. While the battery was firing a barrage the enemy commenced a counter-bombardment; the detachments of the section on his left became casualties. He sent part of his detachment to man the gun next to him, and kept the fire of both guns going.  He has always shown great courage and devotion to duty.
22787 Spr. (A./Sjt.) T. W. Bannister, 129th Fd. Coy., R.E. (Beaumorris).
	For continuous good work and devotion to duty, especially during the operations from 3rd to 8th November, 1918, in the advance from Maresches to near Maubeuge, when he carried out an officer's duties in charge of a section.
7190 Pte. F. G. Bartram, 1st Bn.,. Norf. R. (Diss).
	During the operations in the Fôret de Mormal on 6th November, 1918, the manner in which he carried out his difficult duties was especially marked, delivering important messages under gas and high explosive shelling, and keeping up constant communication between his platoon and company headquarters.
10309 Cpl. L. T. Bate, 61st Bn., M.G. Corps (Birmingham).
	On the 24th October, 1918, in the attack on Vendegies, whilst commanding a gun team he pushed forward and silenced an enemy machine gun. On again going forward he was wounded, but continued to advance, and getting his gun into action silenced a second enemy machine gun. He continued fighting until all his team were casualties, and he himself was again wounded. He behaved most gallantly.
L/12730 Sjt. C. Baudains, 5th Lrs. (Guernsey).
	He showed great gallantry at Ghlin on 10th November, 1918, when his troop was engaged in clearing up a group of houses occupied by enemy machine guns. He led half his troop round the flank under heavy trench-mortar fire and forced the enemy to withdraw. On the same day he showed great coolness in moving led horses of the troop out of heavy shell fire.
240883.C./S./M. J. Birkett, I/5th Bn., E. Lan. R. T.F. (Burnley).
	For devotion to duty and gallant services. During the action at Briastre on the 20th October, 1918, and at the Fôret de Mormal on the 6th November, 1918, he displayed high qualities of cool courage and leadership under trying conditions, his work throughout being carried out under heavy enemy shell and machine-gun fire. At all times he has set a splendid example to all warrant officers, non-commissioned officers and men, and has thereby been of invaluable service to his battalion.
S/42210 Pte. P. Branch, l/6th Bn.5 Sea. Highrs., T.F. (Exeter).
	For continuous good service from 17th September to 11th November, 1918. Particularly on 25th October, 1918. in an attack near Famars. All the non-commissioned officers in the platoon having become casualties, he, on his own initiative, acted as platoon serjeant, issuing the orders of the platoon commander and encouraging the men by his personal courage and coolness.
47404 Sjt. (A./B./S./M.) W. H. Broadbent, R.F.A., attd. B/282nd Bde., R.F.A., T.F. (Halifax).
	For conspicuous gallantry from the 17th September to 2nd November, 1918, during the advance from Neuville-Vitasse to Presau, particularly on the 27th September, 1918, when the battery was in action at Rumancourt, and was heavily shelled. He was acting battery serjeant-major, although suffering from the effects of gas, took charge of the gun, and, acting as layer, completed the barrage.
776813 B./S./M. M. Brown, C/245th (W. Rid.) Bde., R.F.A., T.F. (Leeds).
	On the night of the 6th/7th November, 1918, near Sebourg, when the battery came into action direct from a very long and trying march, he displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.
235619 Sjt. F. Brudenall, 7th Bn., Linc. R. (Stapleford).
	He has invariably carried out his duties with great enthusiasm and ability. During the latter part of 1918 he led a platoon in the engagements of Ypres, Neuvilly, Fôret de Mormal and Limont Fontaine with extraordinary coolness and tact. He possesses great resource of initiative, and at all times under fire showed total disregard for personal safety.
22964 C./S./M. J. Calder, M.M., 2/8th Bn., Worc. R., T.F. (Great Malvern)
	On 1st November, 1918, at Maresches, after his officers had become casualties, he took charge of his company, and commanded it during the counter-attack by the enemy supported by Tanks. After two hours' heavy fighting, during which time the company lost heavily, the enemy's attack was broken up. He showed great gallantry and ability to command.
34096 Farr./S./Sjt. L: W. C. Carroll, A/87th Bde., R.F.A. (Hull).
	He has at all times displayed courage of a high order, especially at Jenlain, on the 4th November, 1918. Being in charge of an advanced wagon line, he was detailed to keep the guns supplied with ammunition. Though wounded, he carried on, and under heavy fire rendered valuable aid to the advance.
50665 Sjt. (A./B./Q./M./S.) S. Chatten, 135th By., 32nd Bde., R.F.A. (Weeley).
	For consistent gallantry and devotion to duty under fire from 2nd September to 2nd November, 1918. On 11th October, near Escaudoeuvres, when his battery wagon line was shelled, he showed great resource in removing horses and men from the area. Again, on 1st November, as acting B.S.M., he was largely responsible for keeping up the battery fire despite numerous casualties.
18409 Sjt. J. Clare, C/107th Bde., R.F.A. (N. Ormsby).
	On 1st November, 1918, he was in charge of No. 1 gun, detailed in close support of the infantry at Maresches. Shortly after coming into action, the enemy counter-attacked, and advanced to within 200 yards of the position. It was largely due to his coolness and handling of his gun that the enemy was stopped and a large number of casualties inflicted on them.
37248 Cpl. A. A. Clews, 17th Bn., R.W. Fus. (Liverpool).
	From the 16th September, 1918, until cessation of hostilities he did brilliant work in the advance. He particularly distinguished himself in the attack on Mormal Forest when his platoon officer and serjeant became casualties. He at once took command of the platoon, captured a machine gun which was holding up the advance, and continued to the final objective.
52348 Cpl. A. W. Cockett, Gds. Div. Sig. Coy., R.E. (Deptford).
	For gallantry and devotion to duty during operations from 17th September to 11th November, 1918. He has on several occasions worked for long periods under heavy enemy fire, and in spite of heavy casualties, completely maintained the efficiency of his detachment. It was due to his determined courage and example that liaison communication was maintained during the attack on Villers Pol and Amfroipret, in addition to which he assisted other detachments which were exhausted.
490004 C.S.M.  J. R. Davies, 1/13th Bn., Lond. R. (W. Ealing).
	He carried out his duties as C.S.M. during the actions in the neighbourhood of Valenciennes, 2nd-6th of November, 1918, with conspicuous ability and gallantry. His company commander was killed on the 5th November, and in the subsequent fighting the services rendered by him were of exceptional value to his company and to his battalion.
8090 C./S./M. T. Dodgson, M.M., I/7th Bn., W. Rid. R., T.F. (Canada).
	On 11th October, 1918, at Villers en Cauchies, he showed marked gallantry during the attack. Although wounded, he greatly assisted the one remaining officer in keeping the men together. During, the enemy counter-attack with tanks he showed, coolness and ability.
54977 Sjt. W. T. Downing, M.M., R.F.A., attd. A/282nd Bde., H.F.A., T.F. (Folkestone)
	For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty from the 17th September to 2nd November, 1918, during the advance from Neuville Vitasse to Preseau, and particularly on 20th September, when (he was at the wagon line, which suddenly came under heavy shell fire, he by his coolness rendered his officer valuable assistance, so that men and horses were got away, and what might have been a disaster was avoided. Again, on 29th October, under heavy gas shelling, he did excellent work.
113711 Dvr. S. T. Dimkley, C/87th Bde., R.F.A. (Stoke Newington).
	For conspicuous courage. At Eth, on 7th November, 1918, under heavy shelling, he saved a wounded man and four horses from a barn, in close proximity to ammunition.
235687 Pte. C. R. Dye, 7th Bn., York & LancR. (East Dereham).
	He proved himself most reliable under all circumstances, particularly during the operations before Mormal Forest, where on many occasions he assisted materially in locating trenches and guiding parties to them. Throughout he maintained a high standard of efficiency, and showed great coolness under fire.
94676 Sjt. J. W. Elliot, 178th Tunn. Coy., E.E. (Spalding).
	For great gallantry at Maresches, on 3rd November, 1918, when engaged with a party building a bridge under heavy fire. It was essential that the bridge should be completed on that day, as it was required in connection with operations which were to take place next morning.
20959 ,Sjt. (A./C.S.,M.) R. Fairclough, 15th Bn., Welsh R. (Farnworth, Bolton).
	For great courage and initiative throughout the recent operations. In the fighting round Englefontaine, on 31st October, 1918, he led a patrol, and drove out a party of the enemy from a house and advanced the line some 500 yards. Again, on 5th November, in Mormal Forest, he, as acting company serjeant-major, was greatly responsible for keeping his company well together. On 1st November he volunteered and went out in search of a missing officer, exposing himself to great risk within a few yards of an enemy sniper's post.
76543 Sjt, J. A. Findlay, Tank Fld. Bn., Tank Corps (Winnipeg, Manitoba).
	He drove a tank to a position in front of Cachy on 3rd July, 1918, under direct observation of the enemy, and salved two machines which were urgently required for further actions. He has always shown great gallantry and encouragement to his men when salving tanks in very trying times.
242557 Sjt. (A./.C./Q./M./S.) E. Franks, 1/6th Bn., W. York. R., T.F. (Leeds).
	For good work during the period 17th September to 31st December, 1918. During our attack at Iwuy he displayed most conspicuous gallantry when his platoon was held up by a battery of enemy field guns firing over open sights. He with one man worked his way forward and bayoneted and shot four of the gunners and took the remainder prisoners.
422022 C./S./M. D. Gilmour, 416th (Edin.) Fd. Coy., R.E., T.F. (Edinburgh).
	For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the 3rd November, 1918, when in charge of a party detached to construct pontoon bridges across the Rhonelle east of Famars. He personally led each vehicle carrying the materials forward, having to make at least three trips through a heavily shelled area. It was owing to his energy and example that the work was completed in good time for guns to cross.
235991 Sjt. A. Gordon, M.M., 9th Bn., W. York R., T.F. (Tarporley)
	For great courage and. devotion to duty. On, 10th October, 1918, between Iwuy and Thun St. Martin, he was sent to gain touch with the attacking battalion and bring back information for brigade headquarters. Though almost at once wounded he carried out his task, returning with most valuable information, enabling the situation to be cleared up.
44786 Sjt. A. G. G. Haivey, M.M., 323rd Sge, By., R.G.A. (Coventry).
	For gallantry and devotion to duty. At Saulzoir on 20th October, 1918, when the whole of his detachment had become casualties from either wounds or gas, he himself unaided loaded and fired 50 rounds from his 6-inch howitzer, keeping his piece in action at a critical period during which the battery was under constant artillery fire.
59215 Pte. H. Holmes, 2nd Bn., North'n. R. (Towcester).
	For marked courage and devotion to duty during the operations about Odomez on the 23rd, 24th and 25th October, 1918... Two runners entrusted with a message were wounded by a field gun firing over open sights. He at once volunteered to cross the danger zone, and, despite his companion being wounded in the attempt, safely delivered the message, and then returned and carried his companion back to safety.
474183 Spr. P. Hood, 401st (High.) Fd. Coy., R.E., T.F. (Hull).
	For consistent gallantry and devotion to duty, especially between 19th October and 30th October, 1918, at Noyelles-sur-Selle and Thiant. While employed on the erection and maintenance of bridges over the rivers, and when on engineer reconnaissances north of Maing, he showed marked efficiency and reliability, and set a fine example to those with him.
265556 Cpl. L. Jones, l/6th Bn., W. Rid. R., T.F. (Bridlington).
	For gallantry and good work during the period of 17th September to 31st December, 1918, particularly between the 11th October and 3rd November. Near Famars on the 1st November, he inflicted heavy casualties, on the enemy by his skillful handling of his Lewis gun section, and was largely responsible for the success gained by his platoon.
25427 Cpl. W. Leighton, B/91st Bde., R.F.A. (Shelton, Stoke).
	He has shown consistent courage and devotion to duty during three years' active service. During the fighting from Maresches to Feignies in November, 1918, he maintained telephone communication, though the lines were repeatedly broken by heavy shelling.
45380 B./.S./M. W. R. H. Leslie, R.F.A., attd. 93rd By., 280th (Lond.) Bde., R.F.A., T-.F. (I. of W.)
	During the period between 16th/17th September and 11th November, 1918, he repeatedly displayed initiative and courage, particularly on the night of the 4th/5th November, during a critical period of the operations on the advance of Saultain. He has at all times set a fine example to his men.
97008 Sjt, C. McDonald, 178th Tunn. Coy., R.E. ([E.] Inverness).
	For gallantry at Maresches on the 3rd November, 1918, when with a party of sappers building a bridge under very heavy shell fire. It was essential that the bridge should be completed on that day, as it was required in connection with operations which were to take place early the following morning.
406207 Cpl. (A./Sjt.) D. MacGregor, 51st (High.) Div., Sig. Coy., R.E., T.F., (Lairg).
	For continuous good service during the operations on the Scarpe and between Cambrai and Valenciennes, September to November, 1918. Throughout these operations he set a very high standard of technical efficiency and personal gallantry. The success which the section subsequently had was largely due to his power of leadership and devotion to duty.
253999 L./Cpl. J. Mclndeor, l/6th Bn., A. and S. Highrs, T.F. (Bridgend, Islay).
	During an enemy counter-attack on the railway east of Maing, on the 25th October, 1918, he alone rushed an enemy machine gun which seriously threatened our tenure of the position. He bayoneted two of the crew, destroyed the gun, and then returned with the other three members of the crew as prisoners.
37024 Spr. L./C. (A./Sjfc.) A. Mann, 38th Div. Sig. Co., R.E., attd. H.Q., 114th Inf. Bde. (Stepney, E.).
	For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on several occasions during the period September to November, 1918. As non commissioned officer in charge of signallers and runners his untiring energy and splendid example inspired all ranks under him throughout the attack on Villers Outreaux, the crossing of the River Selle, and the attack on the Mormal Forest.
212 B./S./M. (A./B./S./M.) J. E. W.  Marshall/ H.Q.. 91st Bde., B.F.A. (Tottenham).
	On the 7th November, 1918, when the battery was coming into action near Roisin, a 5.9 battery opened fire on it. The first round knocked out one of the howitzers and also killed and wounded several men. He superintended the removal of the wounded as well as collecting and conducting the teams to a place of safety.
26811 Pte. R. G. Martin, 2nd Bn., Wilts. SR. (Arundel).
	During operations round Eth from 4th to 7th November, 1918, he was invaluable to his platoon commander. If the platoon got into a tight corner he was always to the fore with a display of dash and courage encouraging the other men.
315296 C./S./M. L. S. Maskell, 1/5th Bn., Lond. R. (Catford).
	During the attack on Sebourg on 4th November, and Angreau on 5th November, 1918, he was of inestimable value. His ability to control men under heavy fire was most noticeable. At all times both in and out of the trenches he has carried out his duties with conspicuous ability.
7864 Sjt. .W. G. Hears, 13th Bn., Midd'x R. (Kennington).
	On 6th November, 1918, at Wargnies-le-Grand he exhibited marked gallantry. When his company was held up by the enemy, he  organizsed his platoon under heavy fire and succeeded in clearing a sunken road, thus enabling the battalion to continue the advance.
421157 Cpl. G. H. A. Merriman, 2/10th Bn., Lond. R. ([E] Hackney).
	For devotion to duty at Fort Maulde on the night of 24th October, 1918, when he was in charge of three scouts preceding a platoon. When nearly through the enemy wire three enemy machine guns opened fire at close range and wounded his three scouts. He succeeded in getting all three scouts back to safety, and subsequently went forward again and obtained valuable information.
36341 Sjt. J. Metcalf, 280th Sge. By., R.G.A. (Preston).
	For gallant services rendered during the advance near Esquerchin during October, 1918. He showed complete disregard for personal safety and unfailing devotion in rendering first aid to the wounded and organising stretcher parties. On 28th October, 1918, when in action near the Foret de Raismes, under an intense gas bombardment, his fine example enabled a set task to be completed.
624672 Cpl. Sig. W. A. Moss, 2/A By., A./126th Bde., H.A.G., T.F. (Norbury,. S.W.).
	Near Valenciennes, between 15th October and 11th November, 1918, he displayed great gallantry on several occasions when in charge of signallers under hostile fire. He has materially assisted, officers who have had to proceed forward after the capture of positions in getting back valuable information.
17429 Sjt. J. A. Neilson, 18th Bn., M.G. Corps (Glasgow).
	For consistent gallantry and devotion to duty during the many battles in which he has taken part since February, 1916. On several occasions he has taken command of his section and has shown marked ability. During the advance from Le Cateau to the Foret de Mormal he greatly assisted his section officer throughout the operations.
49406 Cpl. T. O'Donnell, M.M., 19th Div., Sig. Coy., B.E., attd. 57th Inf. Bde. (Cottehill, co. Cavan).
	He has done consistent good work in maintaining communication with battalions throughout the period from 17th September to 11th November, 1918, when the brigade was continuously moving forward in the Valenciennes-Bavai sector. Under heavy shell fire his exemplary conduct has been an inspiration to all the men of his section.
17275 L./Sjt. F. Osborne, 13th Bn., R.W. Fus. (Litherland).
	For marked gallantry and good leadership. On the 4th November, 1918, during the attack on Foret de Mormal, he led his platoon to its final objective, capturing twenty-three prisoners and three machine guns at a strong point, and afterwards he established touch with the neighbouring troops on his right. By his good leadership and the capture of this post he enabled the remainder of the company to move forward with practically no casualties.
203446 Sjt. (A./C./S./M.) A. Parsley, 2nd Bn., Essex ,R. (Woodford).
	For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations near Querenaing from 24th to 26th October, 1918. When his company serjeant-major was killed he took over his duties and performed them most ably. He has always shown consistent energy, and has set a fine example to all.
153696 Ftr./Gnr. P. A. Payne, 124th Hy. By., R.G.A. (St. Neots).
	He has, throughout the operations from 17th September, 1918, in front of Arras, to the 8th November, 1918, when his battery was withdrawn from action east of Valenciennes, shown the greatest energy and devotion to duty. Again on the night 5/6th November, at Sebourg, his work was especially noticeable in helping to clear a main cross road of killed and wounded men, and horses and damaged vehicles.
7840 Sjt. (T./C./S./M.) C. H. Pebody, R.E., attd. 1st Sge. Coy. (R. Mon.), R.E. (S.R.) (Gillingharn).
	For consistent good work and devotion to duty. During October and November, 1918, at Lens, Douai, Courcelles, Hergnies, Conde, when the company was engaged continuously on urgent bridging and moving frequently, he was invaluable. It was largely due to his personal efforts and unfailing cheerfulness that urgent work was successfully carried through under fire.
182491 Gnr. B. J. Pink, A/88th .Bde., R.F.A. (Leamington Spa).
	For gallantry and devotion to duty during 1918 in maintaining communication between the observation post and battery position. Notably near Artres, on the 6th November, when the communications were repeatedly cut by intense enemy shelling, he went out several times to repair the lines, and thus maintained communication.
54105 Sjt. T. H. Price, 9th Bn., R,W. Fus. (Wrexham).
	For gallant and able leadership: Near Bellignies, on 6th November, 1918, he conducted strong patrols against heavy machine-gun fire. He gained valuable information about enemy positions, 2,000 yards ahead of our line, which assisted his company commander in effecting the dislodgement of enemy machine-gun posts.
13778 Pte. C. H. Purnell, 2nd Bn., G. Gds. (Pimlico, ,S.W.).
	For great gallantry and devotion to duty from 16th September-11th November, 1918, and particularly on 4th November, 1918, in the attack on Wargnies-le-Petit. During the operations the aid post was under heavy machine-gun fire for several hours, and he continued to dress wounded in a most praiseworthy manner. He brought in wounded under heavy machine-gun fire, and his coolness and prompt care for casualties saved the lives of many of his comrades.
318607 Cpl. E. J. Rogers, 1/lst (Lond.) Hy. By., R.G.A., T.F. (King's Cross).
	He set a fine example in courage and energy during the operations round Valenciennes, when, owing to casualties among senior non- commissioned officers, he was frequently in charge of convoys of ammunition to the guns of his battery. Every night from 28th October to 7th November, 1918, he took up a column of vehicles to his battery, the roads being constantly under shell fire and large areas drowned with gas.
292945 Sjt. Sig. G. Rowswell. 12th Hy. By., R.G.A. (Bromley).
	For marked gallantry when making a reconnaissance for his battery commander in Valenciennes on 1st November, 1918. As he reached the town the enemy commenced a heavy bombardment. He went forward under heavy fire, completed his job, and brought back valuable information.
286 Sjt. J. Ruff, 4th Bn., Gds. M.G. Regt. (Newport, Salop).
	For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during three and a half years in France, and particularly during the advance from Villers-Pol to Maubeuge from 4th November to 9th November, 1918, when he displayed the greatest dash and initiative. He has throughout the war carried out his duties both in the line and in billets in an exceptional manner.
3043 Sjt. R. Seddon, 1st Bn., E. Lan. R. (Wigan).
	He has been continually in France since 1914, and has on many occasions displayed conspicuous ability in leading his platoon in action, especially during operations near Artres in October, 1918. His coolness and cheerful spirit under fire have been an inspiring example to his men.
18685 Sjt. J. Shepheard, l6th Bn., Essex R. (Barking).
	For marked gallantry and devotion to duty. At Mormal Forest on the 4th November, 1918, when his platoon was held up by enemy machine guns, he led a team of Lewis gunners to an advantageous position and, under the covering fire of the Lewis gun he, with one man, rushed the enemy's position, killing and capturing the rest of the garrison.
305009 Cpl. (A./S./Sjt.) G. Simpson, 1/3rd (High.) Fld. Amb., R.A.M.C., T.F. (Dundee).
	For gallantry and devotion to duty. He acted as non-commissioned officer in charge of the bearers during the operations, 12th to 28th October, 1918, between Cambrai and Valenciennes. He has served in a similar capacity since 1st May, 1915, and has always acquitted himself well.
24064 Sjt. E. Sinclair, 56th Bn., M.G. Corps (Hoxton).
	For courageously good and gallant work during the advance from Famars to Mons, 3rd-11th November, 1918. His fine example to his men under heavy fire, and his initiative in reconnaissance have materially assisted the success of operations.
58039 Pte. J. Sloane, 9th Bn., Welsh R. (now 57837 S.W. Bord.)(Blackley, Manchester).
	Throughout the fighting of October and November, 1918, he showed great, courage and determination, in particular in the attack on Eth in November, 1918. When his platoon was suddenly fired upon by an enemy post, he at once rushed the post, bayoinetting one man and capturing the remaining four.
490633 Sjt. G. W. Squires, 1/13th Bn., Lond. R. (Wandsworth).
	He had charge of the signal section at Sauchy Cauchy on the 27th September, and during the actions in the neighbourhood of Valenciennes from the 2nd to the 6th November, 1918. He worked with great gallantry and untiring energy under adverse circumstances to maintain signal communication.
63047 Cpl. G. W. A. Summons, 9th Bn., Welsh R. (Milford Haven).
	For marked gallantry and dash during the fighting in October and November, 1918. In particular on 4th November, 1918, near Jenlain, when his company was held up by an enemy machine gun he, single-handed, rushed the gun, put the crew to flight, and this enabled his company to continue their advance.
34296 L./C.-(A./Cpl.) F. Taylor, 1st Bn., Devon. R., attd. 95th L.T.M. By. (Bath).
	During the advance in the neighbourhood of Mormal Forest early, in November, 1918, he displayed great courage and devotion to duty. He skilfully controlled and led his section, and on one occasion was largely responsible for the capture of 15 of the enemy.
79900 Cpl. G. R. Thorogood, R.F.A., attd. Y/24th T.M. By. (Southminster).
	On 30th October, 1918, at Artres, in charge of a 6 in. mobile trench mortar, he, by his great coolness, was invaluable to his battery commander by taking forward the mortar on ground swept by machine-gun fire. Later, when wounded with three other gunners, he assisted, by helping to carry his wounded comrades to a place of safety.
6148 R./Q./M./S. T. Toon, 6th Bn., Leic. R. (Nottingham).
	On 23rd October, 1918, at Vendegies, he was in charge of the ration party. On the way up the party came under shelling, and also a heavy barrage. By his powers of leadership and disregard for his own safety he brought the party through the barrage, and delivered rations to the battalion in the line.
S/43553 R./S./M. T. Vercoe, 1/7th Bn., R. Highrs., T.F. (St. Columbo).
	For consistent gallantry and devotion to duty, in particular near Reims in July, near Arras during September, and between Cambrai and Valenciennes in October, 1918. In July and September he was in charge of the forward ammunition supply, and by his untiring energy and example ensured that the battalion supplies never failed.
162952 Dvr. (L./C.) O. Vinnicombe, 81st Fd. Coy., R.E. (Holsworthy).
	During the attack on Jenlain on 4th November he was in charge of two wagons loaded with bridging material, and in spite of heavy shelling brought his load up in good time. He has been of great help during the bridging of rivers under trying circumstances.
276052 Sjt. W. Waddell, I/7th Bn,, A. & S. Highrs., T.F. (Laurieston, Falkirk).
	At Thiant on 21st and 22nd October, 1918, he was in charge of a platoon holding the left flank of the village. Under incessant fire he reconnoitred a stream with a view to a further advance. On 28th October he led an attack on Mount Houy, gained and consolidated his objective, and maintained it through heavy bombardment.
9664 Sjt. G. D. Wallace, 2nd Bn., R.W. Fus. (near Ghippenham).
	For conspicuous gallantry and good work from 10th August, 1914, to 4th November, 1918. In the raid on Hamel on the night of 12/13th July, 1918, he displayed great courage and devotion to duty in leading his section: Again, in the attack on Englefontaine and the Foret de Mormal on 4th November, 1918, he led a section through the village of Hecq, and mopped it up successfully, thereby relieving the companies of this duty and enabling them to continue the advance.
250551 Pte. A. Watson, 1/6th Bn., A. & S. Highrs., T.F. (Shornliebank).
	On the 25th October, 1918, near Maing, he with another man captured an enemy strong point, with its garrison of 23, and later went out on a daylight patrol, during which the other man was wounded. He brought him in and then rendered a valuable report.
538081 Sjt. A. Watts, 33rd Div. Sig. Coy., R.E., attd. 33rd Div. Arty. (Brighton).
	From 2nd April, 1918, to 11th November, 1918, he displayed great resourcefulness and consistent devotion to duty in maintaining communications, often under heavy shell fire. On 4th November, during the attack on the Foret de Mormal, he with two men repeatedly repaired lines under heavy shell fire.
79743 Cpl. G. W. H. Wells, 172nd Tunn. Coy., R.E. (Hendon).
	For good work and devotion to duty displayed on many occasions since March, 1915, during the period at Kemmel, The Bluff and  Vimy. Especially for good work done during November, 1918, in removing mines in the neighbourhood of Saultain and Sebourg.
1538 Sjt. W. West, 2nd Bn., North'd Fus. (Newcastle).
	During the operations in Mormal Forest on 4th November, 1918, he showed great skill and courage in leadership. When the right flank of his company was threatened he rallied two sections under heavy fire, and finally dispersed the enemy.
22262 Sjt. S. C. Wiles, R.F.A., attd. 111th Hy. By., R.G.A. (Canada).
	For gallant service during the period September, October, and November, 1918. On numerous occasions he has kept his gun in action under heavy shell fire, and has at all times maintained the highest state of efficiency in his detachment. At Rumilly, on 8th October, 1918, he did especially good work.
25391 C./S./M. R. T. Williams, M.M., 17th Bn., R.W. Fus. (Holywell).
	On the 4th November, 1918, during the attack on Mormal Forest, he was untiring in his efforts in assisting his officer commanding his company. He displayed the greatest courage in reorganising the company under heavy fire, and was wounded whilst so doing. His gallantry on this and many previous occasions was a pattern to all ranks.
25487. Sjt. (A./.B./S./M.) W. R. Wisken, 160th Sge. By., R.G.A. .(Lowestoft).
	For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty: His fearlessness in action has always inspired great confidence in the gun teams under his command. His never-failing endeavours to carry on his duties even under the heaviest shell fire were especially noticeable near Pont-a-Pierre, west of Le Quesnoy, on the 4th November, 1918.

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