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War Honours
Sub-Lieutenant C. M. ROBERTSON, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve,
63rd Royal Naval Division.
" For conspicuous gallantry during an attack. He led his men splendidly,
and when units on his flank were compelled to retire he established a flank defence
which he led until he was severely wounded. By his prompt action and courage a
critical situation was averted."
Captain A. S. RUSSELL, Royal Garrison Artillery.
Captain J. RUSSELL, The Highland Light Infantry.
Captain J. B. STEVENSON, M.B., Royal Army Medical Corps.
" For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On four separate occasions
he personally conducted stretcher-bearers through very heavy fire to succour
wounded men. Later, although himself wounded, he continued to carry on his
work."
Lieutenant L. STEVENSON, The King's (Liverpool Regiment).
" He took over command of his company in the middle of the operations, and
held the line under the most difficult conditions, his left flank being exposed. He
organised the company and captured an enemy machine gun. He subsequently led
his company forward and established a consolidated line in communication with the
battalion on his left. He showed great courage and resource under continuous fire
and during several enemy counter attacks."
Major M. URQUHART, Wellington Infantry Regiment, New Zealand.
" For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when commanding his
company in an attack. In spite of no barrage being available, ' and of the fact that
the enemy's position was exceptionally strong and heavily wired, he so admirably
arranged his plans that he overcame the stubborn opposition which was offered,
and captured the position, killing and capturing numbers of the enemy. After this
was effected he held the position for twenty-four hours under a violent bombardment,
displaying the same splendid coolness and courage throughout and greatly inspiring
his men by his personal example under very trying conditions."
Lieutenant T. J. WHITE, The Royal Irish Rifles.
MEDAL FOR DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT IN THE FIELD
(D.C.M.).
Corporal G. G. BLAIR, 8th Batt. The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders).
Corporal D. MURRAY, 2nd Canadian Artillery Brigade Headquarters,
1st Canadian Contingent. Now Lieutenant, Canadian Field Artillery.
Company Sergeant-Major S. D. REITH, B.Sc, 17th Batt. The Highland Light
Infantry. Afterwards Lieutenant, Indian Army, Deoli Regiment.
" For gallant conduct and devotion to duty on the field on the night of 22nd
April, 1916, during raid near Thiepval."
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