The History of the Canterbury Mounted Rifles 1914-1919
Appendix C
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Appendix C.
Awards of Decorations and Medals.
7/297 | Acton-Adams, Major P. M., D.S.O., Order of the Nile (4th class) conferred by H.H. the Sultan, m.i.d. |
7/689 | Alexander, Tpr. F. J., St. George (4th Class), Russian Decoration |
7/4 | Bain, Sgt. L., m.i.d. |
7/659 | Barr, Sgt. J. A., D.C.M., m.i.d. (2). |
7/1590 | Barrett, Cpl. (T/Sgt.) W., M.M. |
7/1031 | Bilton, Tpr. (T/Sgt.) F. J., m.i.d. |
7/170 | Blackett, Lt. G. R., M.C., m.i.d. |
7/309 | Blair, Capt. D. B., M.C, D.S.O., m.i.d. (3). |
7/311 | Booccck, Tpr. J. M., Serbian Decoration (Silver Medal) awarded by King of Serbia, m.i.d. |
7/1030 | Brcmner, Sgt. O. H., D.C.M., m.i.d. |
7/290 | Burrows, Sgt. L., D.C.M. |
7/1826 | Butterworth, Tpr. S., M.M. |
7/1051 | Campbell, Sgt. D., D.C.M., m.i.d. |
15/29 | Chaytor, Lt.-Col. D'A., C.M.G., C.B.E., Egyptian Order of the Nile (3rd Class), m.i.d. (3). |
7/528 | Clarkson, S.S.M. E., D.C.M., m.i.d. |
7/643 | Creed, Cpl. (L/Sgt.) W. H. P., D.C.M., m.i.d. |
7/707 | Davis, L/Cpl. G., m.i.d. |
7/1348 | Davis, Cpl. P. C, m.i.d. (2). |
7/188 | Denton, 2nd Lt. T. J., m.i.d. |
17391 | Diamanti, Tpr. R. J., M.M. |
7/437 | Doherty, 2nd Lt. P. G., M.C. |
7/1352 | Duggan, L/Cpl. L., M.M. |
7/800 | Edwards, L/Cpl. J., m.i.d. |
16088 | Ferguson, Tpr. H., M.M. |
7/598 | Findlay, Lt.-Col. J., C.B., D.S.O., Egyptian Order of the Nile (3rd Class), m.i.d. (3). |
7/441 | Fleming, Sgt. R. A., m.i.d. |
7/351 | Foster, Sgt. J., M.M. |
7/457 | Gibbs, Capt. T. L., m.i.d. |
12597 | Graham, L/Cpl. H. W., m.i.d. |
7/1734 | Grant, L/Cpl. T. B., M.M. |
7/340 | Greenwood, L/Sgt. A. R., m.i.d. |
7/535 | Griffith, Sgt. W. D., m.i.d. |
7/516 | Harper, 2nd Lt. G. G., D.C.M., m.i.d. |
7/517 | Harper, 2nd Lt. R. P., D.C.M., D.S.O., M.C, m.i.d. (3). |
7/63 | Hayter, Lt. C, m.i.d. |
7/489 | Hindley, Capt. T/Maj. F. L., O.B.E., M.H.S., m.i.d. (4). |
7/349 | Hurst, Major H C, D.S.O., Order of the Nile (4th Class), conferred by H.H. the Sultan, m.i.d. (5). |
7/530 | Hutton, Major G. F., D.S.O., m.i.d. |
7/218 | Jenkins, Tpr. D., m.i.d. |
12552 | Johnston, 2nd Lt. A. B., M.C, m.i.d. |
7/1251 | Juggins, L/Cpl. J. F., M.M. |
7/1377 | Lewis, T/Cpl. T., M.M. |
3/1054 | Lineham, Cpl. C A., M.M. |
7/366 | McClatchie, L/Sgt. P. J., M.M.page 264 |
7/1166 | MacFarlane, Capt. L. R. C., M.C. |
7/1261 | MeGahan, Sgt. J., M.M. |
7/1766 | McGuckin, Tpr. H., M.M. |
7/84 | MeKibbin, Sq.-S.M. V. J., m.s.m. |
7/90 | Martin, Sgt. T/Sq.-S.M. A., D.C.M., m.i.d. |
7/1317 | Mathias, Lt. G., M.C., m.i.d. |
7/376 | Mills, A/C. Q.M.S. M. F., M.M. |
7/2218 | Milne, Lt. M. C., M.C. |
7/753 | Murchison, Licut. D. B., M.C. |
7/380 | Murchison, Major D.S., D.S.O., m.i.d. |
17553 | Murray, Lieut. F. L., M.C., m.i.d. |
7/250 | O'Brien, Sgt. M. J., D.C.M., m.i.d. |
7/764 | 0'Connor, Tpr. D. J., D.C.M. |
7/506 | Overton, Major P. J., m.i.d. |
7/636 | Pavelka, Sgt. M., M.M. |
7/583 | Pidgeon, Tpr. H., D.C.M. |
7/108 | Rees, Sgt. F. L., m.i.d. |
7/109 | Rhodes, Capt. A. E. T., M.C., m.i.d. |
7/264 | Robertson, Sgt. F., D.C.M |
7/1411 | Scrimgeour, Tpr., A. R., M.M., Serbian Decoration (Gold Medal), m.i.d. |
7/270 | Sheridan, Lieut. N. C, M.B.E., M.H.S. |
7/1004 | Shields, L/Cpl. J., m.i.d. |
7/1293 | Studholme, Major T/Lt-Col. J., C.B.E., D.S.O., m.i.d. |
18128 | Sutherland, Cpl. A. J., M.M. |
7/277 | Taylor, Lt. G. N., m.i.d. |
7/1907 | Taylor, Cpl. W. J., M.M. |
7/1320 | Tennent, T/Sq.-S.M. K. B., M.M. |
7/134 | Thompson, Sgt. W. J., m.i.d. |
7/1792 | Thomson, Tpr. D. W., M.M. |
7/1532 | Trotter, Tpr. J. R., M.M. |
7/426 | White,. Tpr. W. C, Medaille Militaire (French), M.M., Serbian Medal awarded by King of Serbia. |
7/1307 | Wilson, T/Cpl. C., M.M. |
7/486 | Young, 2nd Lieut. R. A., M.C. |
Note:
C.B. | Companion of the Order of the Bath. |
C.M.G. | Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George. |
C.B.E. | Commander of the Order of the British Empire. |
M.B.E. | Member of the Order of the British Empire. |
O.B.E. | Officer of the Order of the British Empire, |
D.S.O. | Distinguished Service order. |
M.C. | Military Cross. |
M.M. | Military Medal. |
m.i.d. | Mentioned in Despatches. |
m.s.m. | Meritorious Service Medal. |
m.h.m. | Meritorious Service at Home. |
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A Regimental Diary.
1914.
Aug. 18 | The first man reported to the Mobilisation Camp, Addington. |
Sept. 23 | The Regiment embarked on the "Tahiti" and "Athenic' at Lyttelton. |
25 | Went into camp at Lyall Bay and Trentham. |
Oct. 14 | Embarked on transports "Tahiti" and "Athenic." |
15 | Sailed. |
21 | Called at Hobart. |
28 | Joined the Australian transport fleet at Albany. |
Nov. 9 | H.M.A.S. "Sydney," one of the convoy's protecting ships, defeated and destroyed the German cruiser " Emdem." |
16 | Arrival at Colombo. |
24 | Called at Aden. |
Dec. 1 | Arrival at Suez. |
3 | Began disembarkation at Alexandria. |
4 | Arrived at Zeitoun, a suburb of Cairo. |
23 | March through the streets of Cairo. |
30 | Inspection by General Birdwood. |
1915.
Jan. 9 | Parade held for Sir T. Mackenzie, High Commissioner for N.Z. |
28 | First tactical exercise held in desert, vicinity of signal towers. |
Feb. 3 | First Turkish attack on Suez Canal. |
26 | Trek to Bilbeis. |
March 12 | First Khamsim experienced. |
22 | Review by Sir H. McMahon, High Commissioner for Egypt. |
29 | Review by Sir Ian Hamilton. |
April 25 | N.Z. Infantry landed at Anzac. |
May 5 | Orders received to go to Gallipoli as infantry. |
9 | Embarked at Alexandria on " Grantully Castle." |
12 | Landed at Anzac Cove. |
15 | Major Overton's first reconnaisance. Raid on Lala Baba. |
18-19 | Great Turkish attack driven off. |
24 | Armistice for burying the dead. |
25 | H.M.S. "Triumph" torpedoed. |
28 | Capture of "Old No. 3" by 1st Squadron C.M.R, |
June 29-30 | Second great Turkish attack driven off. |
July 1 | C.M.R. takes over trenches, Russell Top. |
Aug. 5 | Regiment moves to No. 2 Outpost. |
6 | At 9 p.m. moved out to attack Walden Point and Bauchop Hill. |
7-8-9-10 | The desperate fighting on Chunuk Bair. |
21 | Attack on Hill 60 (Kaiajik Aghala). |
22-23 | Holding on to Hill 60. |
27 | Second and final attack on Hill 60. |
Sept. 2 | Moved to Cheshire Ridge. |
13 | N.Z.M.R. Brigade goes to Mudros for rest and reorganisation. |
Nov. 10 | Returned to Anzac and camped in Waterfall Gully. |
27 | Relieved Suffolk Yeomanry and a portion of the 162nd Brigade on the Aghyl Dere. |
28 | A cold blizzard swept the lines.page 266 |
Dee. 12 | Definite steps began to be taken for the evacuation. |
18 | First portion of Regiment left Anzac. |
19-20 | Evacuation takes place. |
21 | At Mudros. |
22 | Embarked on "Hororata" for Egypt. |
26 | Arrived at Zeitoun and horses again taken over. |
1916.
Jan. 18 | N.Z.M.R, Brigade inspected by Colonel R. H. Rhodes. |
23 | Trek to the Canal begun. 29' Regiment arrived Serapeum. |
March 6 | C.M.R. takes over lines at Ferry Post. |
21 | H.R.H. The Prince of Wales visited the Regiment. |
April 7 | Arrived at Salhia. |
24 | Crossed Suez Canal into Sinai. |
25 | Moved to head of Military Railway at "Canterbury Post." |
May 7-8 | Cutting canal from sea to Sabkhet el Bardawil. |
11 | Moved to Et Maler. |
15-16 | Reconnaissance—heavy Khamsin. |
June 23 | Moved to Hill 70. |
Aug. 4-5 | Battle of Romani. |
6-12 | Actions of Katia, Ogratina, Bir el Abd. Sept. Advance through the desert. |
Sept. | Advance through the desert. |
Oct. | Advance through the desert. |
Nov. | Advance through the desert. |
Dec. 20 | Night march to surround El Arish. |
22-23-24 | Advance on and action of Magdhaba. |
Dec. 27 | Camped at beach Masaiol. |
1917.
Jan. 8 | Night march on Rafa. |
9 | Battle of Rafa. |
10 | Return to El Arish. |
Feb. 23 | Reconnaissance of Khan Yunus. |
Camped on beach at Rafa. | |
March 11 | First reconnaissance of Gaza. |
25 | Final reconnaissance of Gaza and the crossings of the Wadi Ghuzze. |
26 | First Battle, of Gaza. |
April 17-18-19 | Regiment crosses Wadi Ghuzze at Shellal. Second Battle of Gaza. |
April 20-May 22 | Reconnaissances east of Wadi Ghuzze. |
May 22-23 | Raid upon Beersheba-Asluj railway. |
June 8 | On beach at Marakeb. |
Oct. 16 | Special parade for presentation of honours and awards by General Allenby. |
24 | Moved to Esani. |
29 | Moved to Asluj. |
30 | Advance on Beersheba by all-night march. |
31 | Action of Beersheba and capture of Tel el Saba. |
Nov. 1-6 | Actions of Ras el Nagh and Tel Khuweilfeh. |
7-8-9 | Occupying position Kb el Ras. |
10-11-12 | Rode north through Plain of Philistines and reached Hamame (near Ascalon). |
13 | Advanced to Yebna. |
14 | Action of Ayun Kara. |
17 | Took over the City of Jaffa. |
24 | Advanced across River Auja and seized enemy covering positions. |
25 | Action of Khirbet Hadrah and withdrawal across river.page 267 |
Dec. 4-10 | Holding lines between Jaffa and foothills. |
11 | Allenby's entry into Jerusalem. |
13 | Moved to sandhills at Esdud. |
1918.
Jan. 20 | Moved to Nalin. |
Feb. 3 | Moved to Ayun Kara (Rishon le Zion). |
17 | Arrived at Bethlehem. |
19-20-21 | Advance on Jericho. |
22 | Reconnaissance of Jordan. |
22-23 | Marched up to Jerusalem. |
26 | Returned to Rishon le Zion. |
Mar. 13-18 | March to Bethlehem. |
20 | Arrived at Talaat ed Dumm (in the Wilderness). |
24 | Crossed the Jordan. |
25-26 | Climbing Mountains of Moab. |
27-30 | Attack upon Amman and capture of Hill 3039. |
31 | Retirement to edge of plateau. |
April 1 | Descent to the Jordan. |
2 | Camped near Jericho. |
30 | Action on east side of the Jordan. |
May 1-6 | Raid on Es Salt. |
16 | Moved to Talaat ed Dumm. |
27 | 8th Squadron goes to Richon. |
28 | Regiment camped near King Solomon's Pools. |
June 3 | Special King's Birthday Parade at Bethlehem. |
14 | Back in Jordan Valley—camping at Ain ed Duk. |
26 | The Turks began long range shelling with "Jericho Jane." |
July 14 | Combined German-Turk attack driven off. |
19 | Camped at Talaat ed Dumm. |
27 | Camped near King Solomon's Pools. |
Aug. 16 | Returned to the Valley of the Auja River. |
Sept. 21 | Advanced up west bank of Jordan. |
22 | Captured Damieh Bridge. |
23 | Capture of Es Salt. |
24 | Regiment moved to Suweile. |
25 | Capture of Amman. |
Oct. 2 | 8th Squadron goes to Madeba. |
3 | Regiment moved to Kissir. |
4 | Return to the Jordan. |
8 | The Regiment rode out of the Valley for the last time. |
14 | Reached Ayun Kara. |
Nov. 13 | The Regiment, without horses, entrained at Ludd. |
14 | Arrived at Kantara. |
27 | Embarked on " Huntscastle." |
Dec. 5 | Disembarked at Maidos, at the Dardanelles. Visits to the old battlefields. |
1919.
Jan. 17 | A party of officers and other ranks visited ancient Troy. |
19 | Embarked on "Norman." |
22 | Arrived Port Said and went to Rafa. |
March 23 | Regiment mounted moved to Tanta. |
April, May, June Patrolling in the Delta. | |
June 17 | Camped at Chevalier Island. |
30 | First portion of Regiment embarked on "Ulimaroa." |
July 23 | Remainder of Regiment embarked for N.Z. on "Ellenga." |