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War Honours
Captain J. A. HARPER, M.A., M.B., Royal Army Medical Corps.
" For conspicuous gallantry when leading stretcher-bearers during operations.
On one occasion, whon three of his bearers were wounded, he went alone, under
heavy shell fire, to the aid post."
Major D. H. HAUGH, The Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke
of Albany's), attached Machine Gun Corps.
Captain (Acting Major) A. H. HILL, 4th Highland (Mountain) Brigade,
Royal Garrison Artillery.
Second Lieutenant H. W. JORDAN, The Durham Light Infantry.
" During a raid this officer was in command of the party on the right, which
met with considerable opposition from the enemy. He attacked them with great
boldness and determination,. entering their trenches and killing many of the garrison.
He himself was wounded in the head, but continued to command his own men
until they were withdrawn. His coolness and courage were conspicuous throughout
the operation."
Major J. M. LAIRD, Royal Field Artillery.
Brevet-Major N. V. LOTHIAN, B.Sc, M.B., D.P.H., Royal Army Medical Corps.
Lieutenant N. M'GAVIN, The Royal Irish Rifles.
Lieutenant R. L. MACKAY, Princess Louise's (Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders).
" For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as signalling officer. When
no company officers were left he volunteered to go forward, and took complete
charge of half a battalion front, reorganising it to meet a threatened attack. He
was slightly wounded in the knee, but continued until ordered to withdraw."
Major J. W. MACKINLAY, The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles).
Captain T. D. O. MACLAGAN, 14th Batt. The London Regiment (London Scottish).
'••' For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led a raiding party with great
courage and determination. Later, under very heavy fire, he rescued many wounded
men. He has previously done fine work."
Lieutenant W. M'MINN, M.A-, The Royal Scots Fusiliers,
" This officer took command of the party after the CO. had been wounded,
and at once formed blocks in the trench to stop the enemy, who had broken in.
Although he was twice buried and the trench was badly knocked about, he held on
till nearly surrounded."
Lieutenant J. MARSHALL, M.B., Royal Army Medical Corps.
" For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When in charge of stretcher
squads he succeeded in evacuating all the wounded during a critical period of with-
drawal from a village, frequently going forward beyond the firing line in order to
accomplish his task."
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