With the Machine Gunners in France and Palestine
Lieut. E. H. Picot
Lieut. E. H. Picot.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He handled his guns with great boldness and determination in the advanced guard, and brought heavy covering fire on the enemy's first position until it fell. He then rushed forward with the first wave, and personally captured a machine gun and its crew of six men.