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With the Machine Gunners in France and Palestine
Appendix A — List of Honours
Appendix A
List of Honours
N.B.—Ranks are given as at demobilisation, and not as at date of award. The narrative is a reproduction from the London Gazette.
Distinguished Service Order
Lieut.-Col. D. B. Blair, N.Z.S.C., M.C.
(Before transfer to Machine Gun Corps).
Capt.R. P. Harper, M.C.
For distinguished services in the field in connection with military operations culminating in the capture of Jerusalem.
Major R. D. Hardie.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Although wounded in the eye during an advance, he led his men through a heavy barrage into their positions, and continued with great skill and courage to direct the fire of his guns, remaining with them throughout the action, although he had every reason to suppose he had lost an eye. By his devotion to duty he set a splendid example to his men.
MajorW. I. K. Jennings, N.Z.S.C.
For distinguished service in connection with operations in France and Flanders.
Military Cross And Bar
Lieut. A. R. Curtis.
M.C. For:—Conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty between 28th September and 10th October, 1918, in operations in the vicinity of 1'Escault Canal, Lesdain and Esnes. He handled his gun sections boldly and offensively, and inflicted many casualties on the enemy. He repeatedly went forward of the infantry to make personal reconnaissances, and was the first to locate four heavy guns, which were subsequently secured by our infantry. His work throughout was of a very high order, and his cheerfulness and gallantry set a great example to his men.
Bar For:—He with his section of Vickers guns was attached to one of the battalions in the advance. Under very heavy enemy barrage he man-hauled his limbers off the road through the scrub, until he reached the sound portion of the road, several hundred yards ahead. On the objective being reached he skilfully disposed his guns to cover an open flank, and silenced some enemy machine guns. Throughout he displayed marked courage and ability.
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.
Distinguished Conduct Medal And Bar
Corpl. M. T. Mcgregor.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when as gun commander he kept his gun in action until the last moment, when he was shot through the chest at close quarters, and his gun was overwhelmed by numbers, but later recaptured by the spare men of the team and some infantry. His coolness and courage greatly assisted to break up the enemy attack, whilst his gallantry was an inspiration to all ranks.
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Christmas Day, 1918, in Germany.
Major Finlayson and Officers of Wellington company.
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Battalion Headquarters and Company Commanders, Germany, 1919.
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Major L. C. Chaytor,. M.C., with n.c.o.'s at Grantham, 1919
Distinguished Conduct Medal
Sergt.-Major J. A. Barr.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Although badly wounded, he refused to leave the field until he had given every possible assistance to his officer in getting his section away after it had suffered heavily from shell fire. His pluck and devotion deserve the highest praise.
Corpl. G. H. Battersby.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, when, regardless of the heavy fire he was under, he skilfully handled his machine gun as to inflict heavy losses on the enemy at 1000 yards range, then massing for attack. Later he accounted for five enemy machine guns which attempted to come into action on his immediate front, and his contempt of danger was most marked all day.
Lieut. A. W. Brown.
For acts of gallantry in the field. He established and maintained communications and frequently repaired wires under heavy fire.
Sergt.-Major C. S. Bruce.
For consistent good work and devotion to duty during operations in Gallipoli, Sinai, Palestine and Syria. His courage and leadership has been outstanding at all times.
Sergt. Donald Campbell.
For gallantry and devotion to duty at Amman on 30th March, 1918, when his machine gun having been damaged by hostile fire he quickly repaired it in action and opened fire again. He has at all times set a remarkably good example to his men.
Sergt. S. L. Emerson.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On his officer becoming a casualty during the attack on an outpost, he took charge of his section and withdrew it to the main infantry position, after all his gunners had become casualties and one gun had been put out of action until all the troops had been withdrawn from the ridge.
Sergt.-Major G. Fisher.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his officer was killed during the advance he took command of a battery of machine guns, personally reconnoitring the positions under heavy shell fire, and moving the guns forward into action. He displayed great initiative, coolness and resource under heavy fire, and by his capable leadership kept his guns in action and set a splendid example to his men.
2nd Lieut. D. Fletcher.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his section commander had become a casualty he assumed command and displayed great coolness and initiative under very heavy machine gun fire and bombing counterattack by the enemy. He and one other man were the only two unwounded in the team, but they kept the gun in action until both were wounded and until the infantry were compelled to withdraw, when they withdrew their gun and reopened fire, then reorganised his section with marked ability, obtained fresh guns and remained on duty all day, sending back clear and valuable reports. By his personal courage and leadership he rendered very valuable service. He has previously done fine work.
2nd Lieut. G. G. Harper.
(Before transfer to the Machine Gun Corps).
Sergt. L. P. Mcgee.
For distinguished and conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in charge of a train of pack animals carrying ammunition and supplies page 242forward on two occasions when his animals could get no further, owing to the state of the ground, he organised carrying parties and succeeded in delivering the ammunition and supplies at their destination. He showed the greatest determination and initiative. His efforts were the direct cause of the success of the machine guns in the operations.
Sergt. M. P. Malone.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his officer was wounded early in the attack he took command of his section and pushed forward and covered the advance with his fire. When the enemy counter-attacked he rushed his guns forward to a ridge under intense fire, and completely broke the leading waves of the attack and inflicted heavy casualties on the remainder as they retired. He set a splendid example of courage and initiative.
Lieut. H. W. Price.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took part in important operations, and handled his machine guns with great skill—often under very heavy shelling. He showed splendid qualities of leadership, and set an excellent example of cheerfulness and determination to his men.
Private F. A. Stade.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the advance on Biefvillers on 24th August, 1918, he led his pack mule through heavy shell and machine gun fire to replenish the ammunition of his subsection at a critical period. Again at Havrincourt Wood on 3rd September he brought up his pack mules three times through heavy shell fire with ammunition, retiring each time to replenish his load. His gallant conduct was most marked on each occasion.
2nd Lieut. F. W. Watson.
(Before transfer to Machine Gun Corps).
Military Medal And Bar
| Sergt. W. N. Thom | 2nd Lieut. William Woods |
Military Medal
Awarded for acts of gallantry in the field—
| Private Adamson, W. | Sergt. Gibson, L. V. |
| Sergt. Allan, A. L. | 2nd Lieut. Golder, A. G. |
| Corp, Allen, W. | 2nd. Lieut. Gordon, J. McK. |
| Sergt. Barr, S. D. | W.O. (II) Gosling, Thos. |
| Trooper Barrett, Walker | Sergt. Hodgson, F. J. |
| C.Q.M.S. Birtles, J. A. | Sergt. Hopper, H. M. |
| Sergt. Booth, G. R. | Corp. Horn. James |
| Private Bricknell, R. R. | Private Huggins, E. M. |
| L.-Cpl. Brill, F. A. (before trans- | Sergt. Jefferson, W. B. |
| fer to M.G. Corps) | Sergt. Jeffs, A. H. |
| Sergt. Carr, C. H. | Private Joll, H. L. |
| Lieut. Ciochetto, C. V. | C.S.M. Jury, C. R. |
| Corp. Clement, D. H. | Sergt. Kay, S. A. |
| Corp. Collins, A. E. | Sergt. Lee, Albert |
| Sergt. Coote, J. C. | Sergt. Lester, C. L. |
| Sergt. Coster, A. H. | Corp. Lonergan, Thos. |
| Corp. Coughey, J | Sergt. Lorgelly, W. |
| L.-Cpl. Cox, W. E. B. | Sergt. McKane, A. H. |
| Private Crowe, G. P. | W.O. (II) Newcomb, A. C. |
| Sergt. Dettert, A. | Sergt. Nicol, R. S. |
| L.-Cpl. Dowden, W. E. | Sergt. O'Connor, T. B. |
| L.-Cpl. Finlayson, R. J. | Sergt. McKenzie, A. T. |
| Sergt. Flynn, M. | L.-Cpl. Meaney, A. |
| Corp. Galvin, Michael | 2nd Lieut. Mintroon, F. H.page 243 |
| Sergt. Oliver, G. J. | Sergt. Roache, W. M. |
| Sergt. Paine, W. | Corp. Robbins, J. I. |
| Trooper Parker, J. H. | Sergt. Samson, C. O. |
| L.-Cpl. Pattison, H. J. | Private Soffe, Geo. |
| Sergt. Pegg, H. A. | Sergt. Stevens, A. M. |
| L.-Cpl. Postlewaight, L. H. | Private Shaw, Herbert |
| Private Quin, R. V. | Sergt. Stuart, John |
| L.-Cpl. Renall, R. P. | Private Tatham, John |
| L.-Cpl. Riddell, W. | Private Tavendale, D |
| Sergt. Riposio, Peter | Sergt. Thom, W.N. |
| 2nd Lieut. Woods, VV. | L.-Cpl. Von Keisenberg, A.O. |
| Private Whitelaw, L. A. | C.S.M. Woodhead, Geo. |
| Sergt. Young, W. | Corp. Welsh, E. E. |
Mentioned In Commander-in-Chief's Despatches
For gallant conduct and devotion to duty
| Lieut.-Col. Blair, D. B. (three times) | Major Harper, R. P. (twice) |
| Lieut.-Col. Parks, J. B. | Major Hayter, C. G. |
| Sergt. Appelbe, W. J. | Major Hinman, A. C. |
| Sergt. Ashwell, S. H. | Capt. Horn, G. W. |
| S.S.M. Ball, Geo. | C.S.M. (W.O.II) Jones, H. S. |
| W.O. (I) Barr, J. A. | Sergt. Kirkpatrick, M. |
| Lieut. Bartlett, V. J. | Lieut. Lucas, G. T. |
| Lieut. Beasley, S. C. | Major Luxford, J. H. |
| Lieut. Black, J. | Lieut. Manson, A. J. M. |
| L.-Cpl. Bridson, P. S. | Lieut. Marks, C. H. |
| Major Cimino, L. S. | Private McCarthy, R. J. W. |
| L.-Cpl. Covcll, D. J. | Sergt. McKellar, P. A. |
| Private Donaldson, G. J. | Lieut. McQueen, N. Mck. |
| L.-Cpl. Fearn, W. G. | Corp. Pask, Leo. |
| Major Finlayson, A. C. | Lieut. Preston, A. H. |
| Lieut. Fordyce, A. B. | L.-Cpl. Richmond, A. T. |
| Sergt. Grainger, J. C. | Major Rose, J. M. |
| Major Hardie, R. D. (twice) | Sergt. Stuart, John |
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded in recognition of valuable services rendered.
| Staff Sergt. Hunt, J. B. | Sergt. Mullcr. H. McQ. |
| L.-Cpl. McKenzie, D. | Sergt.-Major Stewart, C. B. |
| Private McNamara, V. | C.Q.M.S. Weeks, J. W. |
French Croix De Guerre
| Private Fishendon, P. T. | Major Rose, J. M., M.C. |
| Lieut. Lucas, G. T. |
Belgian Croix De Guerre
| Sergt. Petherick, S. H. | 2nd Lieut. Woods, G. V. |
| Sergt. Watkins, W. |
Order Of The Nile (4th Class)
| Major A. C Hinman | Lieut. G. T. Lucas |
| M.B.E. (Military Division) |
Brought to the Notice of the Secretary of State
For valuable services rendered.
Staff Sergt. E. D. Mackie
Meritorious Home Service
| Sergt. Hickey, J. S. | Sergt. Whyte, C. M. |
| Sergt. James, C. L. |