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With the Machine Gunners in France and Palestine
Military Cross
Military Cross
Lieut. P. C. Ashby.
For gallant conduct in the field and for devotion to duty.
Lieut. S. C. Beasley.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. He led four machine guns forward through a heavy barrage, and although suffering heavy casualties among his teams, succeeded in bringing all his guns into action in support of the advancing infantry. He maintained communication about the forward situation, which was of. great value, and was cool, capable and determined throughout.
Lieut. R. E. Bibby.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a critical moment in an advance he personally reconnoitred his position, leading his machine guns and men forward into action under very heavy fire, and rendered valuable assistance to the infantry.
Lieut. R. H. Buchanan.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When under a heavy fire of rifles and machine guns, he pushed his guns forward and skilfully placed them so that they were enabled to inflict very severe losses on the enemy and prevent an attack, thereby enabling the infantry to deploy into position at a critical moment.
Lieut. A. W. Brown, D.C.M.
For gallant conduct and devotion to duty.
2nd Lieut. W. K. Cameron.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He made many reconnaissances under heavy shell and machine gun fire, and by his initiative and skill pushed his guns boldly and intelligently forward into positions that gave material assistance to the infantry battalion with which he was co-operating.
Capt. R. B. Caws.
For distinguished service in connection with military operations.
Major L. C. Chaytor.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. He led his machine gun forward through a heavy barrage, choosing their positions with great skill. By his sound judgment under fire he got his guns quickly into action and saved his teams many casualties. He set a splendid example to his men.
Lieut. C. V. Ciochetto.
For gallant conduct and devotion to duty,
Lieut. W. Cobb.
For conspicuous gallantry and good work near Amman on 25th September, 1918. He made a personal reconnaissance under rifle and machine gun fire to help an attack by troops on the right, and at the critical moment pushed his guns forward and brought enfilade fire to bear on the position, thus greatly assisting in the capture of six machine guns and one hundred prisoners.
Lieut. L. A. Craven.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took his guns into action over exposed ground under heavy shell fire, and although suffering heavy casualties, his great coolness and presence of mind enabled him to hold off the enemy's attack under very trying conditions. He himself was badly wounded during the operations.
page 2392nd Lieut. J. Duncan.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Dumar on 30th September, 1918. With great skill he worked his guns forward to the edge of a pass which was packed with retreating enemy troops and transport. From the range of one hundred yards he inflicted heavy casualties, which resulted in blocking the road for further passage of the enemy, and the capture of many waggons, machine guns and a train which was on the line which ran through the pass.
Lieut. J. Flanagan.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. He led four machine guns through a heavy barrage, and frequently brought them into action in support of the advancing infantry. When one of his guns was put out of action he promptly substituted a captured enemy gun, and with this he engaged and silenced an enemy machine gun which was holding up the advance. He set his men a splendid example of courage and confidence throughout.
Lieut. Colin Hally.
For acts of gallantry in the field. He organised and led a successful raid on the enemy trenches, displaying great courage and determination throughout.
Major R. P. Harper.
For gallant conduct and devotion to duty.
Lieut. C. Harris.
For acts of gallantry and devotion to duty in the field. He rushed his own and two captured guns into a forward position, and completely drove off an enemy counter-attack, inflicting severe losses on them when they were retiring. By his resource and initiative in getting all four guns into action with only a few men averted a breakage in our line.
Major C. G. Hayter.
For distinguished and gallant service in connection with operations in France and Flanders.
Capt. J. A. D. Hopkirk.
For acts of gallantry in the field. On the night 3rd/4th November, 1918, near Le Quesnoy, he displayed great courage and devotion to duty. He conducted S.A.A. and ration limbers through an intense gas and high explosive barrage, and established a forward position for the operations of 4th November. In the succeeding days of the advance the resourcefulness displayed by him in the supply of S.A.A. and rations to forward guns was a striking lesson to junior officers.
Capt. G. W. Horn.
For distinguished service in connection with operations in France and Flanders.
Major L. M. Inglis.
(While with 3rd (Rifle) Brigade).
Lieut. E. H. T. Kibblewhite.
For conspicuous bravery. (See defence of the Mushroom, page 32).
Lieut. A. J. M. Manson.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He showed great skill in successfully bringing into action four captured enemy guns, together with his own four guns. Later he displayed great gallantry in taking his section through the enemy's barrage and bringing them into action. The following day, although bruised and completely buried by the enemy shell fire, he displayed complete contempt of danger, placing his guns in a forward position. He had been severely wounded early in the operations, and his example had a splendid effect on the spirits of his men.
page 240Lieut. J. B. Mawson.
For acts of galantry in the field. He fought his machine guns throughout the operations at the Somme with great courage and determination. Later he took part in a charge which routed the enemy.
2nd Lieut. F. H. Mintroon, M.M.
For conspicuous gallantry and initiative east of Le Quesnoy on 4th November, 1918. He commanded a section of guns attached to an assaulting battalion of infantry, and led forward two guns with the leading waves of the right leading company in attack. By engaging enemy opposition he assisted the advance of the infantry, and he took up a well-chosen position on the objective gained.
Capt. R. F. Mckenzie.
For distinguished services in the field in connection with military operations, culminating in the capture of Jerusalem.
Lieut. B. Palmes.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an advance he took his guns through a hostile barrage to a forward position, from which he inflicted considerable casualties upon the retreating enemy. His energy and resource were of the greatest value to the assaulting infantry. He set a splendid example to all ranks.
Lieut.-Col. J. B. Parks.
For distinguished service in the field.
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.
Lieut. A. H. Preston.
For conspicuous gallantry in action. He handled his machine guns under heavy fire with great courage and ability. He set a fine example to his men, and greatly assisted the final success of operations.
Major J. M. Rose, N.Z.S.C.
(Before transfer to Machine Gun Corps).
Lieut. G. H. Tomline.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the infantry having been checked in their advance by heavy fire, he boldly pushed his guns forward and silenced the enemy's guns, which enabled the infantry to advance and capture high ground dominating the position. Again, the enemy having captured one of his guns, he led a bombing party which recaptured it.
2nd Lieut. R. A. Young.
For gallant conduct and devotion to duty.