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Captain G. MENARY, M.A., The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles).
" For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his company with
great skill and courage through a heavy barrage. He captured one field battery
and a battery of field howitzers and several prisoners. He set a splendid example
throughout."
Captain A. U. MILLAR, M.B., Royal Army Medical Corps.
Lieutenant J. MILLIKEN, Tank Corps.
" For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer was in charge
of a group of Lewis guns supporting some infantry in an attack. When they gained
their objective he covered them while they were consolidating, under heavy fire,
and skilfully working round a small wood captured thirty prisoners and a machine
gun. On receiving orders to withdraw he brought his guns back without loss, and
carried a wounded officer for some distance. He set a fine example to those under
him."
Lieutenant G. MORTON, Machine Gun Corps.
" For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his machine guns
were advancing to cover infantry they came under intense fire of all kinds. Two
infantry platoons became disorganised, and the advance stopped. This officer
promptly went forward with one man of his section, reorganised the infantry, and
led them forward 300 yards and outflanked and silenced the enemy machine guns
which were holding up the advance. While returning to his section he was severely
wounded. He displayed great courage and initiative, and rendered very valuable
service."
Captain H. N. MORTON, Tank Corps.
" For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. His tank was the first to
enter a village in the enemy's lines, and, though very short of ammunition, he
assisted the infantry with great skill until all his guns were out of action and his
ammunition was exhausted."
Captain T. W. MOTTRAM, The King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry).
" During an attack, when his CO. was killed he assumed command. Although
wounded he led his men forward in a second attack until incapacitated by a second
wound."
Captain H. S. MUIR, The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders).
Major T. W. MURRAY, Royal Field Artillery.
" For conspicuous gallantry during operations. He carried out six reconnais-
sances beyond the front line with great coolness and skill. On one occasion, when
establishing O.P.'s with some pioneers, he was slightly wounded, but stuck to his
duty."
Captain G. L. PILLANS, M.B., Royal Army Medical Corps.
" For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He showed great deter-
mination and courage in leading bearer squads through heavy barrage. This he
did several times, and throughout superintended the evacuation under heavy shell
fire."
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