Military Cross Recipients
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A'BECKETT, Hastings Elwyn
Service No 550 Lieutenant 1st Battalion Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. Although severely shaken by a shell, he led two attacks with great courage and determination. He set a splendid example throughout the operations.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 Date: 29 June 1917 |
AARONS, Daniel Sidney
Lieutenant 16th Battalion Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took command of his company and led his men forward with great gallantry. Later, he went back under the most intense fire to report the situation.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: 4 October 1917 Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in handling his company with great skill. He made a personal reconnaissance of the enemy's position, and rendered valuable and timely support during an attack. During an enemy counter attack he showed a very fine example of courage in encouraging his men to their highest endeavour. Throughout the whole operations his gallantry and powers of leadership were of a very high order.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: 4 February 1919 |
ABERCROMBIE, Percy John
Service No 5302
Lieutenant
22nd Battalion
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an attack when our advance was held up by the fire of a hostile machine gun, this officer rushed forward with a bomb, with which he killed the gunner and put the gun out of action. Rallying the men, who had been checked, he charged forward with fearless energy, and captured, after a hand-to-hand fight, the objective in his front, securing fifteen prisoners. Throughout the operation his coolness under heavy fire and his disregard for danger set a very fine example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15
Date: 4 February 1919
Service No 5302
Lieutenant
22nd Battalion
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an attack when our advance was held up by the fire of a hostile machine gun, this officer rushed forward with a bomb, with which he killed the gunner and put the gun out of action. Rallying the men, who had been checked, he charged forward with fearless energy, and captured, after a hand-to-hand fight, the objective in his front, securing fifteen prisoners. Throughout the operation his coolness under heavy fire and his disregard for danger set a very fine example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15
Date: 4 February 1919
ADAMS, Edward
Captain
30th Battalion
Military Cross
'This Officer was OC Covering Party of a successful raid which took place at FLEURBAIX on 16th September 1916. He first of all accompanied the right bombing party and was wounded in the foot just as he was about to enter the enemy trenches. He directed the operations of his party until its return, and waited until every [one] of his party got back. Although wounded, he showed great courage and cheerfulness and deserves high praise for the work he did. Prior to the raid he reconnoitred NO MAN'S LAND nightly, always taking a certain number of the raiding party with him in order that they should become thoroughly conversant with the ground. Lieutenant Adams is now OC Brigade Mining Co. and has organised and carried out all work on the front line and forward area. The work has been an exacting and dangerous nature and has been carried out with energy and initiative under very trying conditions. He has successfully handled large working parties nightly in, and forward of, our front line and has set a valuable example of coolness and resource to his men. He has shown conspicuous ability in his work which has been of a high order throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917
Captain
30th Battalion
Military Cross
'This Officer was OC Covering Party of a successful raid which took place at FLEURBAIX on 16th September 1916. He first of all accompanied the right bombing party and was wounded in the foot just as he was about to enter the enemy trenches. He directed the operations of his party until its return, and waited until every [one] of his party got back. Although wounded, he showed great courage and cheerfulness and deserves high praise for the work he did. Prior to the raid he reconnoitred NO MAN'S LAND nightly, always taking a certain number of the raiding party with him in order that they should become thoroughly conversant with the ground. Lieutenant Adams is now OC Brigade Mining Co. and has organised and carried out all work on the front line and forward area. The work has been an exacting and dangerous nature and has been carried out with energy and initiative under very trying conditions. He has successfully handled large working parties nightly in, and forward of, our front line and has set a valuable example of coolness and resource to his men. He has shown conspicuous ability in his work which has been of a high order throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917
ADAMS, George Hill
Service No 8733
Lieutenant
47th Field Artillery Brigade
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He acted as permanent O.P. officer during the most important operations, showing great courage and steadiness under heavy shell fire, and furnishing most concise and reliable reports to the group commanders, who were depending upon him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219
Date: 20 December 1917
Service No 8733
Lieutenant
47th Field Artillery Brigade
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He acted as permanent O.P. officer during the most important operations, showing great courage and steadiness under heavy shell fire, and furnishing most concise and reliable reports to the group commanders, who were depending upon him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219
Date: 20 December 1917
ADAMS, John
Service No 255
Lieutenant
54th Battalion
Military Cross
'For Meritorious service and devotion to duty. This Officer served as Brigade Intelligence Officer during the Winter Campaign in the SOMME (1917) and since his return to this unit took part in the Battle of POLYGON WOOD, East of YPRES, September and October 1917. He was also with his Company at BROODEINDE, October, 1917, and also before WYTSCHAETE.
He assisted in laying the tapes for the assembly of the Brigade on the eve of POLYGON and was Officer in charge of the wiring of our line at BROODEINDE.
His fearlessness, gallantry and devotion to duty at all times is marked and his example has a good effect on all who come in contact with him.'
Bar to Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and brilliant leadership at Peronne, 1st and 2nd September 1918. When the company on his right was suffering heavily the commander being killed, he took charge of the situation, reconnoitred, and found a weakness, and then personally led a successful assault. Crossing the river, he dealt with considerable opposition, establishing a line and insuring touch with the units of the flanks. He was severely wounded during the consolidation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67
Date: 3 June 1919
Service No 255
Lieutenant
54th Battalion
Military Cross
'For Meritorious service and devotion to duty. This Officer served as Brigade Intelligence Officer during the Winter Campaign in the SOMME (1917) and since his return to this unit took part in the Battle of POLYGON WOOD, East of YPRES, September and October 1917. He was also with his Company at BROODEINDE, October, 1917, and also before WYTSCHAETE.
He assisted in laying the tapes for the assembly of the Brigade on the eve of POLYGON and was Officer in charge of the wiring of our line at BROODEINDE.
His fearlessness, gallantry and devotion to duty at all times is marked and his example has a good effect on all who come in contact with him.'
Bar to Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and brilliant leadership at Peronne, 1st and 2nd September 1918. When the company on his right was suffering heavily the commander being killed, he took charge of the situation, reconnoitred, and found a weakness, and then personally led a successful assault. Crossing the river, he dealt with considerable opposition, establishing a line and insuring touch with the units of the flanks. He was severely wounded during the consolidation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67
Date: 3 June 1919
ADAMS, William George
Service No 20721 Captain 45th Battalion Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He went forward and made a personal reconnaissance. During an enemy counter attack, when the troops on his left fell back, he moved his company forward under a heavy barrage to a position where they protected the withdrawal and reorganised them to a defensive line which eventually checked and localised the attack.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150 Date: 24 September 1918 Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on several occasions. When his battalion was moving up to support the front line, through a heavy barrage, his control and leadership averted many casualties. After digging in, he went forward and found another company being surrounded by the enemy; he extricated them, and held a position further back for two hours against heavy odds. His courage and judgment throughout the operations were beyond praise.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: 27 November 1918 |
ADDISON, Leslie Glen
Lieutenant 23rd Battalion Military Cross 'In the capture of Mont St. Quentin, on the 1st September 1918, he commanded a company with the greatest gallantry and courage, leading it forward for 600 yards in the face of a withering machine gun fire until held up. He then made a daring reconnaissance along, and the information gained enabled him to lead his men forward a second time, thus materially helping in the capture of the southern half of Mont St. Quentin. He was wounded, but gallantly remained on duty.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: 23 May 1919 |
AGNEW, Louis Lempriere
Service No 8601
Lieutenant
4th Battalion
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He held up a determined enemy attack until reinforcements arrived, and thus saved a most critical situation. He was subsequently wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917
Service No 8601
Lieutenant
4th Battalion
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He held up a determined enemy attack until reinforcements arrived, and thus saved a most critical situation. He was subsequently wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917
AGNEW, Rupert Reid
Captain 3rd Battalion Military Cross 'During the period 16/17th September 1918 to 11th November 1918, this Officer displayed great bravery and devotion to duty. It was to a great extent due to his thorough organisation and frequent personal inspections of forward positions that early orders were able to be issued and prompt action ensue. He has shown great energy and discretion in carrying out his duties. His military bearing and example to all ranks of the Brigade is of the greatest value.' |
AHEARNE, Charles
Service No 49 Captain 16th Battalion Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his company in the attack, and after clearing up all the objectives allotted to him he supervised under heavy shell fire, the consolidation of the right sector of the line. When the enemy put down a heavy barrage on one of his posts he saved many casualties by gallantly going into the barrage and leading his men forward in advance of the post. His tireless energy and personal example did much to maintain the spirits of his men under heavy fire.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: 30 August 1918 |
AITKEN, James Murray
Service No 625 Lieutenant 11th Battalion Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in handling his own platoon with great skill and determination, and by his dash and initiative controlling platoons on his flank. Single handed he attacked an enemy machine gun post which was enfilading the company, and captured the gun and twelve prisoners. This saved many casualties, and cleared the right flank of the attack. He did splendid service.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: 12 February 1919 |
AITKEN, Phillip Lewis
Service No 503
Lieutenant
38th Battalion
Military Cross
'This Officer has been frequently in charge of "D" Company, 37th Battalion during operations and periods of training. In the Filed he has shown the greatest possible bravery and devotion to duty, frequently visiting his foremost posts during action and making most valuable reconnaissances in front of the posts, often under enemy fire. His 'sang froid' under fire and imminent danger has had the very finest possible effect on the pluck and determination of his company. His qualities of organisation and administration are exceptional. His cool bravery, faithful determination, and devotion to duty all call for the greatest praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919
Service No 503
Lieutenant
38th Battalion
Military Cross
'This Officer has been frequently in charge of "D" Company, 37th Battalion during operations and periods of training. In the Filed he has shown the greatest possible bravery and devotion to duty, frequently visiting his foremost posts during action and making most valuable reconnaissances in front of the posts, often under enemy fire. His 'sang froid' under fire and imminent danger has had the very finest possible effect on the pluck and determination of his company. His qualities of organisation and administration are exceptional. His cool bravery, faithful determination, and devotion to duty all call for the greatest praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919
ALAND, Robert Clegg
Lieutenant
31st Battalion
Military Cross
'AT PETILLON on 19th/20th July 1916 displayed coolness and gallantry in taking command of the remaining men of his Company after both his Captain and Second in Command were wounded. this Officer also then retiring, assisted to carry a wounded man back over a fire-swept zone for nearly 200 yards. He acted during the night with marked determination and by his cool behaviour encouraged his men who were more or less badly shattered.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103
Date: 29 June 1917
Lieutenant
31st Battalion
Military Cross
'AT PETILLON on 19th/20th July 1916 displayed coolness and gallantry in taking command of the remaining men of his Company after both his Captain and Second in Command were wounded. this Officer also then retiring, assisted to carry a wounded man back over a fire-swept zone for nearly 200 yards. He acted during the night with marked determination and by his cool behaviour encouraged his men who were more or less badly shattered.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103
Date: 29 June 1917
ALDENTON, Samuel William
Service No 31 Lieutenant 14th Field Artillery Brigade Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He laid an armoured cable to the front line, being under very heavy fire for a great part of the time. On another occasion he carried out most valuable reconnaissances and sent in excellent reports. He set a splendid example throughout the operations.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: 21 August 1917 |
ALDERSON, Victor Clarkson
Captain 22nd Battalion Military Cross 'In action this Officer has shown the qualities of command and leadership to a marked degree, notably in the Battle of the SOMME where he was wounded and in the attack on the HINDENBURG LINE at BULLECOURT on 3rd May 1917, where he led his company to the assault with a courage and determination that inspired those under his command, and did much to ensure the success of the operation.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 Date: 18 April 1918 |
ALDRIDGE, Norman Charles
Captain 14th Battalion Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He commanded his company through many days' fighting with skill and determination, frequently making ground, and inflicting losses by skillful reconnaissance and rapid bombing attacks.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: 4 February 1919 Bar to Military Cross 'Near Ascension Wood, on 18th September 1918, he led his company with great courage and dash throughout the operation. He organized his company into two parties and bombed along for 1,800 yards of enemy trench taking many machine guns and accounting for at least 35 of the enemy. He then with one man carried out a daring patrol over the tops of the trenches and established connection with the battalion on his right.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 30 Date: 25 March 1920 |
ALLAN, Herbert Trangmar
Captain 17th Battalion Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of his company. He lost two officers soon after the attack started, and also had to take over command of another company which had lost all its officers. He showed great skill in controlling these two companies.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: 30 August 1918 |
ALLAN, Robert Marshall
Captain Among the recipients of New Year honours was Capt. Robert Marshall ALLAN, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Allan, of South Brisbane, Qld. He has been awarded the Military Cross. Captain Allan graduated with honours at the Edinburgh University , then spent some time in postgraduate work at Paris, Berlin and Vienna. At the outbreak of war he was assistant master and lecturer at the Rolunda Hospital, Dublin, He volunteered for active service, and entered Aldershot on the 11th September, 1914 and was with the Ireland troops in Belgium and France in 1915, leaving for Egypt and Mesopotamia at the end of that year. He was at the capture of Kut el Amara in 1916, after which he was invalided home. Many Brisbane residents will recall with pleasure the reading of 'Some Letter from a Young Queenslander' which were written by the Military Cross hero to his father. These were typed and circulated among a circle of friends in Brisbane, and have since been bound in book form with some benefit to the funds of the local Y.M.C.A. They were dedicated 'To freedom and a lasting peace to all who have joined the Deathless Army; and to those who have blazed the track and made it easier to follow'. Mr. James Allan, the father of Captain of Allan is now engaged in important work in London on behalf of the Australian Y.M.C.A. |
ALLAN, William Ewart
Service No 2761
Lieutenant
41st Battalion
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a hostile attack. When the battalion on the right had fallen back, he went forward, while the retirement was in progress, and moved about among the troops rallying them, and when the possibility of consolidation was decided on, he sent most accurate information of the situation to battalion headquarters. He then established location of the whole battalion line, being throughout constantly subjected to heavy machine gun and snipers' fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185
Date: 27 November 1918
Service No 2761
Lieutenant
41st Battalion
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a hostile attack. When the battalion on the right had fallen back, he went forward, while the retirement was in progress, and moved about among the troops rallying them, and when the possibility of consolidation was decided on, he sent most accurate information of the situation to battalion headquarters. He then established location of the whole battalion line, being throughout constantly subjected to heavy machine gun and snipers' fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185
Date: 27 November 1918
ALLANSON, Charles Reddie
Service No 426 Lieutenant 10th Battalion Military Cross 'During the period 16/17th September to 11th November 1918 this officer has shown marked ability and devotion to duty. As intelligence officer of the Battalion he has done sterling work in preparation and reconnaissance, especially during operations at JEANCOURT, between 18th and 23rd September, when he, accompanied by one other, out-flanked and captured five of the enemy, whilst on a daylight patrol. His work in the location of posts and liaison with the 4th Brigade in their final advance was exemplary, in the carrying out of which he showed great courage and steady endurance.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: 15 September 1919 |
ALLEN, Angus Sutherland
Service No 301 Lieutenant 4th Battalion Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in establishing an observation post. Though frequently subjected to heavy shell and machine gun fire, he made constant reconnaissances, and never failed to keep his battalion well posted with information. He so successfully organized his snipers that at least twenty five of the enemy were accounted for.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: 4 February 1919 |
ALLEN, Arthur Max
Major
1st Field Squadron Australian Engineers
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry on the 19th April 1917, at WADI GHUZZE, when his Squadron was being heavy shelled by the Turks, which caused the Headquarters horses to stampede, he showed great presence of mind and set a splendid example to all, and by his calm action prevented panic.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57
Date: 18 April 1918
Major
1st Field Squadron Australian Engineers
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry on the 19th April 1917, at WADI GHUZZE, when his Squadron was being heavy shelled by the Turks, which caused the Headquarters horses to stampede, he showed great presence of mind and set a splendid example to all, and by his calm action prevented panic.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57
Date: 18 April 1918
ALLEN, John Harrison
Captain
32nd Battalion
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership. When the enemy attacked our first wave from a point in the rear, Captain Allen, who was in command of the second wave, quickly grasped the situation and counter attacked with most determined vigor, killing a large number of the enemy and taking fifteen prisoners and a machine gun. His dash and initiative greatly contributed to the success of the operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 4 March 1919
Bar to Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and resource in an attack. When a gap of some 500 yards appeared in the line, and the advance was held up, he at once led his company forward, and by skillful leadership captured the enemy position with over 100 prisoners. He set a splendid example of coolness and initiative at a critical time.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919
Captain
32nd Battalion
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership. When the enemy attacked our first wave from a point in the rear, Captain Allen, who was in command of the second wave, quickly grasped the situation and counter attacked with most determined vigor, killing a large number of the enemy and taking fifteen prisoners and a machine gun. His dash and initiative greatly contributed to the success of the operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 4 March 1919
Bar to Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and resource in an attack. When a gap of some 500 yards appeared in the line, and the advance was held up, he at once led his company forward, and by skillful leadership captured the enemy position with over 100 prisoners. He set a splendid example of coolness and initiative at a critical time.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919
ALLEN, Joseph William
Lieutenant
3rd Australian Tunnelling Company
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He commanded a party engaged on investigation for enemy lead mines and traps in the area through which our troops were advancing from Auchy, St. Elie, and Hulluch, on 1st-16th October 1918. At great risk he personally removed the detonators from over 300 dangerous traps. His work was done so well that no lives were lost through enemy traps in this area, and over 50 tons of dangerous enemy mines and traps were rendered harmless.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10
Date: 29 January 1920
Lieutenant
3rd Australian Tunnelling Company
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He commanded a party engaged on investigation for enemy lead mines and traps in the area through which our troops were advancing from Auchy, St. Elie, and Hulluch, on 1st-16th October 1918. At great risk he personally removed the detonators from over 300 dangerous traps. His work was done so well that no lives were lost through enemy traps in this area, and over 50 tons of dangerous enemy mines and traps were rendered harmless.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10
Date: 29 January 1920
ALLEN, Leslie George
Service No 975
Captain
28th Battalion
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He organised a bombing attack at a critical time, and succeeded in capturing the enemy's position. He set a splendid example of courage and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133
Date: 21 August 1917
Service No 975
Captain
28th Battalion
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He organised a bombing attack at a critical time, and succeeded in capturing the enemy's position. He set a splendid example of courage and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133
Date: 21 August 1917
ALLEN, Leslie St. John
Captain 17th Battalion Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his company in a most gallant manner, and throughout the operations set a magnificent example to his men. He led out a patrol and obtained valuable information.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 140 Date: 27 August 1917 |
ALLEN, Raymond Asher Milton
Captain 30th Battalion Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. He was wounded in the advance but refusing to be attended to went forward with his men and was seen later filling sandbags himself. Later he withdrew but on hearing that an officer was required to keep work going at the front he immediately went forward again.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: 14 December 1916 |
ALLSOP, Leslie Thomas
Captain
10th Field Ambulance
Military Cross
'On September 29th, 1916, East of RONSSOY, this Officer established an R.A.P. close to GILLEMONT RUINS then held by the enemy and, regardless of the exceptionally heavy machine gun and artillery fire, he tended the wounded. For 48 hours he was continuously at work organising stretcher parties and dressing the wounded. Owing to his tireless energy and disregard of personal danger and fatigue, many lives were undoubtedly saved. He earned the respect and admiration of all with whom he came into contact. His skill, initiative and cheerfulness was such that a very large number of casualties were evacuated expeditiously at a most critical time.'
Souce: 'Commonwealth Gazette'
Date: 29 January 1920
Captain
10th Field Ambulance
Military Cross
'On September 29th, 1916, East of RONSSOY, this Officer established an R.A.P. close to GILLEMONT RUINS then held by the enemy and, regardless of the exceptionally heavy machine gun and artillery fire, he tended the wounded. For 48 hours he was continuously at work organising stretcher parties and dressing the wounded. Owing to his tireless energy and disregard of personal danger and fatigue, many lives were undoubtedly saved. He earned the respect and admiration of all with whom he came into contact. His skill, initiative and cheerfulness was such that a very large number of casualties were evacuated expeditiously at a most critical time.'
Souce: 'Commonwealth Gazette'
Date: 29 January 1920
AMESS, Albert Bisett
Lieutenant 36th Battalion Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a counter attack. After all the officers of his company had become casualties, this officer, though three times wounded himself, gallantly led the company forward arrested the enemy's advance, and considerably advanced his company's front. He stayed consolidating his new position until a fourth wound incapacitated him. He showed fine courage and determination.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: 27 November 1918 |
ANDERSON, Allan Walker
Service No 302
Lieutenant
4th Division Ammunition Column
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When commanding a trench mortar battery a large quantity of ammunition had been exploded by hostile shelling. This demolished his gun, and caused severe casualties. Under heavy shell and machine gun fire he organized the rescuing of buried men and had them moved to a place of safety.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917
Service No 302
Lieutenant
4th Division Ammunition Column
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When commanding a trench mortar battery a large quantity of ammunition had been exploded by hostile shelling. This demolished his gun, and caused severe casualties. Under heavy shell and machine gun fire he organized the rescuing of buried men and had them moved to a place of safety.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917
ANDERSON, Bruce
Service No 18
Lieutenant
58th Battalion
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion ... as Intelligence Officer of the Battalion. He frequently made valuable reconnaissances .... hazardous conditions, and invariably carried out his important duties with the greatest courage and skill until at length he was seriously wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917
Service No 18
Lieutenant
58th Battalion
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion ... as Intelligence Officer of the Battalion. He frequently made valuable reconnaissances .... hazardous conditions, and invariably carried out his important duties with the greatest courage and skill until at length he was seriously wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917
ANDERSON, Colin
Captain
4th Light Horse Field Ambulance
Military Cross
'On the night 29th/30th April 1918, he was sent in charge of nine Bearers to accompany the Brigade in their rapid march from GHORANIYEH Bridgehead to the JISR ED DAMIE - ES SALE road. He collected and attended their casualties under fire and left them in convenient positions for the ambulance to pick up.'
Captain
4th Light Horse Field Ambulance
Military Cross
'On the night 29th/30th April 1918, he was sent in charge of nine Bearers to accompany the Brigade in their rapid march from GHORANIYEH Bridgehead to the JISR ED DAMIE - ES SALE road. He collected and attended their casualties under fire and left them in convenient positions for the ambulance to pick up.'
ANDERSON, Ernest Sleeman
Major
1st Australian Tunnelling Company
Military Cross
'For displaying at all times a remarkable courage. His conception of and devotion to duty has been of the very highest standard in connection with mining operations and has been particularly noticeable on one occasion during the last two months when he super tended the loading of a charge in proximity to a suspected enemy charge, thereby ensuring a successful comouflet.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57
Date: 18 April 1918
Major
1st Australian Tunnelling Company
Military Cross
'For displaying at all times a remarkable courage. His conception of and devotion to duty has been of the very highest standard in connection with mining operations and has been particularly noticeable on one occasion during the last two months when he super tended the loading of a charge in proximity to a suspected enemy charge, thereby ensuring a successful comouflet.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57
Date: 18 April 1918
ANDERSON, Frederic
Captain
48th Battalion
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the enemy broke through on the right he placed two Lewis guns on the flank, and withdrew his company in good order, he himself staying with the last platoon and directing the operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185
Date: 27 November 1918
Captain
48th Battalion
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the enemy broke through on the right he placed two Lewis guns on the flank, and withdrew his company in good order, he himself staying with the last platoon and directing the operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185
Date: 27 November 1918
ANDERSON, James Albert
Service No 617
Captain
5th Battalion
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at St. Martin's Wood on 23rd August, 1918. He led twelve men forward in the face of heavy machine gun and shell fire 300 yards in front of our line, and succeeded in establishing a post. It was owing to his determined leading that this was accomplished.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919
Service No 617
Captain
5th Battalion
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at St. Martin's Wood on 23rd August, 1918. He led twelve men forward in the face of heavy machine gun and shell fire 300 yards in front of our line, and succeeded in establishing a post. It was owing to his determined leading that this was accomplished.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919
ANDERSON, James Sinclair Standish
Major
56th Battalion
Military Cross
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 44
Date: 6 April 1916
Distinguished Service Order
'For his valuable services as Brigade Major 3rd Aust. Inf. Brigade from 15th March to 16th September 1918. During the many operations carried out in that period he has been called upon to do work that has demanded great courage, fearlessness, daring and energy. His personal reconnaissances, both prior to and during the recent fighting on the Somme were of the greatest assistance to his Brigade Commander. They were at all times carried out conscientiously, often at great personal risk. His cheerful disposition and tactful manner and his tenacity have been responsible in a great degree for the success of the operations in which the Brigade has taken part.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919
Major
56th Battalion
Military Cross
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 44
Date: 6 April 1916
Distinguished Service Order
'For his valuable services as Brigade Major 3rd Aust. Inf. Brigade from 15th March to 16th September 1918. During the many operations carried out in that period he has been called upon to do work that has demanded great courage, fearlessness, daring and energy. His personal reconnaissances, both prior to and during the recent fighting on the Somme were of the greatest assistance to his Brigade Commander. They were at all times carried out conscientiously, often at great personal risk. His cheerful disposition and tactful manner and his tenacity have been responsible in a great degree for the success of the operations in which the Brigade has taken part.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919
ANDERSON, Joseph Ringland
Captain
AAMC
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack west of Bellenglise, north of St. Quentin, on 18th September 1918. During a protracted advance he established his R.A.P. well forward in the open, and continued with cool courage to attend the wounded under heavy shell fire. His efforts saved many lives.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10
Date: 29 January 1920
Captain
AAMC
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack west of Bellenglise, north of St. Quentin, on 18th September 1918. During a protracted advance he established his R.A.P. well forward in the open, and continued with cool courage to attend the wounded under heavy shell fire. His efforts saved many lives.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10
Date: 29 January 1920
ANDERSON, Keith Sterling
Service No 774
Lieutenant
22nd Battalion
Military Cross
'For marked gallantry and devotion to duty during operations near Estrees, on nights 3rd-4th October 1918. Whilst the battalion was massing in the jumping-off trenches, he moved across exposed ground under very heavy fire, and disposed the men in the un-shelled portions of the trench system, thus saving further losses. Later, under heavy shelling, he delivered orders to the attacking troops for immediate assault. Throughout he did excellent work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 30
Date: 25 March 1920
Service No 774
Lieutenant
22nd Battalion
Military Cross
'For marked gallantry and devotion to duty during operations near Estrees, on nights 3rd-4th October 1918. Whilst the battalion was massing in the jumping-off trenches, he moved across exposed ground under very heavy fire, and disposed the men in the un-shelled portions of the trench system, thus saving further losses. Later, under heavy shelling, he delivered orders to the attacking troops for immediate assault. Throughout he did excellent work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 30
Date: 25 March 1920
ANDERSON, Thomas
Service No 1703
Lieutenant
8th Battalion
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership during the attack north of Rosiers on 9 August 1918. He was in command of a platoon on the extreme right of the battalion, and when the troops on the right flank failed to advance, he formed a defensive flank. He led his platoon with great dash, and mopped up several enemy pockets. When his Company Commander became a casualty he led the company to its objective and supervised consolidation. On 11th August, during the attack on Lihons, he again led a company brilliantly to its objective, and then skilfully formed a defensive flank, beating off a strong counter attack. He rendered valuable service.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67
Date: 3 June 1919
Distinguished Conduct Medal
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. With two men he attacked and captured a 'pill box' which was inflicting casualties on the advancing troops. He penetrated our barrage, rushed the position, and killed and captured the garrison in spite of strong resistance, and captured the machine gun. He showed splendid courage and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110
Date: 25 July 1918
Service No 1703
Lieutenant
8th Battalion
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership during the attack north of Rosiers on 9 August 1918. He was in command of a platoon on the extreme right of the battalion, and when the troops on the right flank failed to advance, he formed a defensive flank. He led his platoon with great dash, and mopped up several enemy pockets. When his Company Commander became a casualty he led the company to its objective and supervised consolidation. On 11th August, during the attack on Lihons, he again led a company brilliantly to its objective, and then skilfully formed a defensive flank, beating off a strong counter attack. He rendered valuable service.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67
Date: 3 June 1919
Distinguished Conduct Medal
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. With two men he attacked and captured a 'pill box' which was inflicting casualties on the advancing troops. He penetrated our barrage, rushed the position, and killed and captured the garrison in spite of strong resistance, and captured the machine gun. He showed splendid courage and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110
Date: 25 July 1918
ANDERSON, William Thomas
Lieutenant
1st Australian Tunnelling Company
Military Cross
'For gallantry and great devotion to duty. He has been in charge of the section and maintenance of machinery for the Electric Lighting, ventilating and pumping of forward battle dysentry systems during the recent operations at Wychute 09/09/17 the whole 5th army front for the 31st July operations, and the further 2nd Army operations on the portion of the front 20th September 17, during which times great difficulties were experience, due to enemy shell fire, all his work was finished in time.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57
Date: 18 April 1918
Lieutenant
1st Australian Tunnelling Company
Military Cross
'For gallantry and great devotion to duty. He has been in charge of the section and maintenance of machinery for the Electric Lighting, ventilating and pumping of forward battle dysentry systems during the recent operations at Wychute 09/09/17 the whole 5th army front for the 31st July operations, and the further 2nd Army operations on the portion of the front 20th September 17, during which times great difficulties were experience, due to enemy shell fire, all his work was finished in time.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57
Date: 18 April 1918
ANDREWARTHA, Richard Vallance
Service No 5328
Lieutenant
8th Battalion
Military Cross
'During the period 16/17th September, 1918 to 11th November, 1918, this officer while attached to this Brigade as Staff Trainee has performed most excellent work. While the Brigade was in the line his duties have necessitated constant visits to the forward area frequently under heave fire and his coolness and resource have been of the utmost value to the Brigade. He has also been in charge of the forward ammunition dumps under heavy fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109
Date: 15 September 1919
Service No 5328
Lieutenant
8th Battalion
Military Cross
'During the period 16/17th September, 1918 to 11th November, 1918, this officer while attached to this Brigade as Staff Trainee has performed most excellent work. While the Brigade was in the line his duties have necessitated constant visits to the forward area frequently under heave fire and his coolness and resource have been of the utmost value to the Brigade. He has also been in charge of the forward ammunition dumps under heavy fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109
Date: 15 September 1919
ANGEL, Frederick
Captain 5th Battalion Military Cross ''For conspicuous gallantry and able leadership of the front lien company in the attack on St. Martin's Wood on 23rd August, 1918. His company secured all its objectives, and he personally reconnoitred the left flank under heavy fire, besides moving about amongst his men cheering and steadying them.'' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: 23 May 1919 |
ANGWIN, Benjamin
Lieutenant
28th Battalion
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry in action. When the other officers of his company had become casualties prior to the attack he reorganized the platoon commands and started off the attacking waves in good order. Later he displayed great coolness under heavy machine gun fire going up and down the line cheering his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184
Date: 14 December 1916
Lieutenant
28th Battalion
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry in action. When the other officers of his company had become casualties prior to the attack he reorganized the platoon commands and started off the attacking waves in good order. Later he displayed great coolness under heavy machine gun fire going up and down the line cheering his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184
Date: 14 December 1916
ANTHON, Daniel Herbert
Service No 19
Lieutenant
20th Battalion
Military Cross
'This officer when the Battalion objective had been gained at HANEBEKE WOOD near YPRES on the 20th September, 1917, finding that his Company hand no officers left, moved along to "C" Company front aw well as "A" Company, superintending the work of consolidation. He was responsible for the position of "C" Company and their consolidation, and his conduct in moving up and down this wide frontage during heavy enemy barrage was most encouraging to the men, and he showed himself to be a very fearless soldier, and his example to all ranks was splendid throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57
Date: 18 April 1918
Bar to Military Cross
'For most conspicuous gallantry and dash. In the attack on 3rd October 1918, on the Beaurevoir system, north of St. Quentin, under heavy machine gun and rifle fire, he, entirely on his own, charged and captured a farm. Owing to his bombing skill a number of the enemy in possession of the farm were obliged to evacuate and leave their machine guns behind, thus dispensing with opposition at this point, and saving numerous casualties. He did splendid work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10
Date: 29 January 1920
Distinguished Service Order
'On the 30th August, 1918, near Clery-sur-Somme, he advanced at the head of a few men against a strongly held machine gun post, which, after bombing, he charged alone, capturing seven men and the gun. He then, by a flanking movement, captured a trench, taking 54 prisoners, besides killing and wounding several others. This gallant action allowed the battalion which had been held up for a long time, to advance.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67
Date: 3 June 1919
Service No 19
Lieutenant
20th Battalion
Military Cross
'This officer when the Battalion objective had been gained at HANEBEKE WOOD near YPRES on the 20th September, 1917, finding that his Company hand no officers left, moved along to "C" Company front aw well as "A" Company, superintending the work of consolidation. He was responsible for the position of "C" Company and their consolidation, and his conduct in moving up and down this wide frontage during heavy enemy barrage was most encouraging to the men, and he showed himself to be a very fearless soldier, and his example to all ranks was splendid throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57
Date: 18 April 1918
Bar to Military Cross
'For most conspicuous gallantry and dash. In the attack on 3rd October 1918, on the Beaurevoir system, north of St. Quentin, under heavy machine gun and rifle fire, he, entirely on his own, charged and captured a farm. Owing to his bombing skill a number of the enemy in possession of the farm were obliged to evacuate and leave their machine guns behind, thus dispensing with opposition at this point, and saving numerous casualties. He did splendid work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10
Date: 29 January 1920
Distinguished Service Order
'On the 30th August, 1918, near Clery-sur-Somme, he advanced at the head of a few men against a strongly held machine gun post, which, after bombing, he charged alone, capturing seven men and the gun. He then, by a flanking movement, captured a trench, taking 54 prisoners, besides killing and wounding several others. This gallant action allowed the battalion which had been held up for a long time, to advance.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67
Date: 3 June 1919
ARCHER, Clive Anton
Service No 1763
Captain
1st Division Artillery
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as forward observation officer during an attack. He succeeded in establishing communication and maintained it under heavy fire for a day and a night. He transmitted much valuable information as to the position of the front line and enemy preparations for counter attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110
Date: 25 July 1918
Service No 1763
Captain
1st Division Artillery
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as forward observation officer during an attack. He succeeded in establishing communication and maintained it under heavy fire for a day and a night. He transmitted much valuable information as to the position of the front line and enemy preparations for counter attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110
Date: 25 July 1918
ARCHER, Edward James
Service No 409
Lieutenant
6th Battalion
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and quickness of perception in dealing with an enemy post which put up a strong resistance with bombs and machine gun fire. Having located the post on a daylight reconnaissance he led forward a party of six and succeeded in killing nine of the enemy and taking two prisoners and a machine gun, which were brought in under heavy fire from other enemy posts.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919
Service No 409
Lieutenant
6th Battalion
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and quickness of perception in dealing with an enemy post which put up a strong resistance with bombs and machine gun fire. Having located the post on a daylight reconnaissance he led forward a party of six and succeeded in killing nine of the enemy and taking two prisoners and a machine gun, which were brought in under heavy fire from other enemy posts.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919
ARGUE, Robert William Christopher
Captain
49th Battalion
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a convoy of mules carrying forward engineering material and small arm ammunition, which were urgently required. The convoy came into a heavy barrage and was partly scattered. He collected all the animals together and succeeded in delivering the whole of the material to its destination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150
Date: 24 September 1918
Bar to Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a counter attack. He led the first wave of his company in the attack under very heavy machine gun fire, and took three enemy machine guns, one of which he captured himself. He consolidated his new position, and remained there, though wounded, for forty eight hours.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185
Date: 27 November 1918
Captain
49th Battalion
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a convoy of mules carrying forward engineering material and small arm ammunition, which were urgently required. The convoy came into a heavy barrage and was partly scattered. He collected all the animals together and succeeded in delivering the whole of the material to its destination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150
Date: 24 September 1918
Bar to Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a counter attack. He led the first wave of his company in the attack under very heavy machine gun fire, and took three enemy machine guns, one of which he captured himself. He consolidated his new position, and remained there, though wounded, for forty eight hours.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185
Date: 27 November 1918
ARMIT, Edward Napier
Lieutenant
20th Battalion
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and skill before and during the attack on Mont St. Quentin, on the 31st August 1918, when he guided the battalion to the jumping off position under circumstances of the greatest difficulty, entailing the crossing of a single plant bridge, which was most heavily shelled. His splendid work in placing the companies in position in the short time available was an important factor in the success of the attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919
Lieutenant
20th Battalion
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and skill before and during the attack on Mont St. Quentin, on the 31st August 1918, when he guided the battalion to the jumping off position under circumstances of the greatest difficulty, entailing the crossing of a single plant bridge, which was most heavily shelled. His splendid work in placing the companies in position in the short time available was an important factor in the success of the attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919
ARMIT, Ernest Francis
Service No 494
Lieutenant
7th Machine Gun Company
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He assisted the infantry waves from the jumping off trench, then advanced with his section under intense fire. He set a fine example throughout. He was severely wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116
Date: 25 July 1917
Distinguished Conduct Medal
'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led his battery across "No Man's Land" got his guns into position, and organised the battery for a counter attack. He used enemy machine gun belts with success, filling them with our ammunition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184
Date: 14 December 1916
Service No 494
Lieutenant
7th Machine Gun Company
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He assisted the infantry waves from the jumping off trench, then advanced with his section under intense fire. He set a fine example throughout. He was severely wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116
Date: 25 July 1917
Distinguished Conduct Medal
'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led his battery across "No Man's Land" got his guns into position, and organised the battery for a counter attack. He used enemy machine gun belts with success, filling them with our ammunition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184
Date: 14 December 1916
ARMSTRONG, Francis Edwin
Service No 3004
Lieutenant
55th Battalion
Military Cross
'During the attack on the Hindenburg line, north of Bellicourt, on 30th September 1918, and 1st October 1918, when the attacking troops were held up by machine gun fire, he re-organised his men for the final charge on the machine gun nests. He personally led the charge with great courage and determination, and the enemy were quickly overcome. The result was that the advance of the whole line was allowed to continue.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10
Date: 29 January 1920
Service No 3004
Lieutenant
55th Battalion
Military Cross
'During the attack on the Hindenburg line, north of Bellicourt, on 30th September 1918, and 1st October 1918, when the attacking troops were held up by machine gun fire, he re-organised his men for the final charge on the machine gun nests. He personally led the charge with great courage and determination, and the enemy were quickly overcome. The result was that the advance of the whole line was allowed to continue.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10
Date: 29 January 1920
ARMYTAGE, Clive Edward Thorpen
Service No 3753 Lieutenant 20th Battalion Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his men with great gallantry and captured an enemy machine gun. He himself shot two of the enemy and captured two prisoners.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: 4 October 1917 |
ARNOLD, Geoffrey Penrose
Captain
13th Field Ambulance
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a night counter attack this officer formed his regimental aid post in the open just in front of the jumping off line, and continued to dress wounded there for twenty four hours, under continuous fire. The medical officers of two other battalions both became casualties early in the attack, and he attended to the wounded of those battalions besides his own. His coolness and splendid work saved scores of lives.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15
Date: 4 February 1919
Captain
13th Field Ambulance
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a night counter attack this officer formed his regimental aid post in the open just in front of the jumping off line, and continued to dress wounded there for twenty four hours, under continuous fire. The medical officers of two other battalions both became casualties early in the attack, and he attended to the wounded of those battalions besides his own. His coolness and splendid work saved scores of lives.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15
Date: 4 February 1919
ARNOLD, Thomas Francis
Service No 4610 Lieutenant 48th Battalion Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When, during an attack, the left company was hung up by wire, he went forward through a murderous machine gun fire, found the position of the right company, and communicated it to the left. He then went to battalion headquarters with full dispositions, and returned with fresh orders through intense machine gun fire. His work throughout the attack was magnificent, and a model of devotion to duty.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: 4 February 1919 Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He went out with a bombing patrol and captured two enemy strong points containing two guns. Later in the day he went forward with a patrol and made a successful reconnaissance, during which he captured one of the enemy and gained useful information.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: 20 December 1917 Military Medal 'At BULLECOURT on 10th and 11th April 1917 for good work and devotion to duty. This man went forward on the night of 10th April, advanced through enemy wire and returned with valuable information. When the attack took place on the 11th instant he acted as a guide to the advancing troops. He lived practically all day between the enemy trench and railway line, going through enemy barrage time and again to carry messages and bring information, this was done in full view of the enemy snipers and machine guns at BULLECOURT.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 Date: 11 October 1917 |
ASHCROFT, Ronald George Bush
Lieutenant
3rd Australian Tunnelling Company
Military Cross
'He commanded an investigation party during the advance from Hulluch and Hill 70 (near Lens) on 1st-16th October 1918. He set a fine example of gallantry to his men by personally removing the detonators from a large number of ingenious traps which had been laid by the enemy. His party removed over 600 dangerous traps, and rendered the area safe for the advancing troops.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10
Date: 29 January 1920
Lieutenant
3rd Australian Tunnelling Company
Military Cross
'He commanded an investigation party during the advance from Hulluch and Hill 70 (near Lens) on 1st-16th October 1918. He set a fine example of gallantry to his men by personally removing the detonators from a large number of ingenious traps which had been laid by the enemy. His party removed over 600 dangerous traps, and rendered the area safe for the advancing troops.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10
Date: 29 January 1920
ASHE, Reginald Bartley
Service No 10
Captain
4th Division Signals Company
Military Cross
'Marked devotion to duty and excellent service as Divisional Artillery Signal Officer during period in FRANCE from July 1st 1916 to July 30th 1917, especially operations during April and May 1917 and operations before MESSINES during May and June 1917.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57
Date: 18 April 1918
Service No 10
Captain
4th Division Signals Company
Military Cross
'Marked devotion to duty and excellent service as Divisional Artillery Signal Officer during period in FRANCE from July 1st 1916 to July 30th 1917, especially operations during April and May 1917 and operations before MESSINES during May and June 1917.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57
Date: 18 April 1918
ASHMEAD, Cyril Garfield John
Service No 1789 Lieutenant 37th Battalion Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry during an attack. When his platoon was checked by heavy machine gun fire he went forward and personally led the ranks, encouraging them and his men to press on, and showing great coolness and power of command at a critical time. Later, he brought in three wounded officers who were lying out in front of his platoon.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: 4 March 1919 |
ASPINALL, William Robert
Captain
Australian Army Medical Corps
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed the utmost courage and devotion in tending the wounded under heavy fire, assisting them to places of safety until they could be evacuated. He showed the greatest gallantry throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917
Captain
Australian Army Medical Corps
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed the utmost courage and devotion in tending the wounded under heavy fire, assisting them to places of safety until they could be evacuated. He showed the greatest gallantry throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917
ATKINSON, Basil Spence
Service No 404
Captain
15th Battalion
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during period 26th February - 20th September 1917 during which time he has acted as Adjutant. He did splendid work at BULLECOURT on April 11th, 1917 and again during our occupation of MESSINES Sector from 11th June to 15th July. He possesses great ability and energy and at all times has an exemplary effect among his subordinates by his conduct under fire. He is of valuable assistance to his C.P. and his general good qualities are deserving of recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57
Date: 18 April 1918
Service No 404
Captain
15th Battalion
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during period 26th February - 20th September 1917 during which time he has acted as Adjutant. He did splendid work at BULLECOURT on April 11th, 1917 and again during our occupation of MESSINES Sector from 11th June to 15th July. He possesses great ability and energy and at all times has an exemplary effect among his subordinates by his conduct under fire. He is of valuable assistance to his C.P. and his general good qualities are deserving of recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57
Date: 18 April 1918
AUCHTERLONIE, Cecil Arthur
Service No 1030
Lieutenant
25th Battalion
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. He was the first to enter the enemy front line, and disposed of two of the enemy with his revolver, and, then organised clearing parties on either flanks. Later, when the company on his right had been forced to withdraw, he sent forward a platoon, and recaptured the position. Thanks to him the position was held.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919
Bar to Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry during an attack on the enemy trenches. His company commander becoming a casualty, he assumed command and led his men forward most gallantly, being the first into the objective and killing several of the enemy. When it was known that the enemy were making for a counter attack he went forward and brought back information as to their numbers and position, and then brought Lewis gunfire to bear on them, inflicting many casualties. Throughout the operation he showed great courage and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919
Service No 1030
Lieutenant
25th Battalion
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. He was the first to enter the enemy front line, and disposed of two of the enemy with his revolver, and, then organised clearing parties on either flanks. Later, when the company on his right had been forced to withdraw, he sent forward a platoon, and recaptured the position. Thanks to him the position was held.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919
Bar to Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry during an attack on the enemy trenches. His company commander becoming a casualty, he assumed command and led his men forward most gallantly, being the first into the objective and killing several of the enemy. When it was known that the enemy were making for a counter attack he went forward and brought back information as to their numbers and position, and then brought Lewis gunfire to bear on them, inflicting many casualties. Throughout the operation he showed great courage and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919
AULD, Patrick Howard
Service No 1034 Captain 50th Battalion Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. Although wounded he led his men forward to reinforce part of the front line displaying great courage and initiative. He set a splendid example to his men.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: 19 April 1917 |
AUROUSSEAU, Marcel
Captain
51st Battalion
Military Cross
'For coolness, bravery and leadership near FERME DE MOUQUET on August 14th. His Company Commander having been killed, he took charge and inspired all ranks with his cheerfulness and example. During the night attack of 14th-15th August he led his Company forward most coolly and gallantly until he fell severely wounded.'
Captain
51st Battalion
Military Cross
'For coolness, bravery and leadership near FERME DE MOUQUET on August 14th. His Company Commander having been killed, he took charge and inspired all ranks with his cheerfulness and example. During the night attack of 14th-15th August he led his Company forward most coolly and gallantly until he fell severely wounded.'
AUSTIN, Ronald Albert
Service No 2930
Lieutenant
No 1 Squadron AFC
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was one of two pilots who carried out a remarkable series of photographs in one flight which covered an area of 45 square miles. On an earlier occasion he alone had photographed in the completest detail an area of 20 square miles in spite of intense anti-aircraft fire. During recent operations he had led all important bombing raids, and his skill and gallantry have been largely responsible for the excellent results obtained. Previous to this he had landed in enemy country and rescued another pilot, who had been forced to land through engine trouble.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 191
Date: 12 December 1918
Service No 2930
Lieutenant
No 1 Squadron AFC
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was one of two pilots who carried out a remarkable series of photographs in one flight which covered an area of 45 square miles. On an earlier occasion he alone had photographed in the completest detail an area of 20 square miles in spite of intense anti-aircraft fire. During recent operations he had led all important bombing raids, and his skill and gallantry have been largely responsible for the excellent results obtained. Previous to this he had landed in enemy country and rescued another pilot, who had been forced to land through engine trouble.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 191
Date: 12 December 1918
AVARD, David Henry
Service No 3752
Lieutenant
19th Battalion
Military Cross
'For conspicuous good work leading a patrol and entering German lines near Bapaume under heavy machine gun fire.'
Recommendation date: 23 March 1917
Service No 3752
Lieutenant
19th Battalion
Military Cross
'For conspicuous good work leading a patrol and entering German lines near Bapaume under heavy machine gun fire.'
Recommendation date: 23 March 1917
AVERY, John Kenneth
Service No 576
Lieutenant
31st Battalion
Military Cross
'During the operations of 29th-30th September and 1st October 1918, near Nauroy, when the advance was held up by an enemy battery, he organised a Lewis gun team and engaged the battery, silencing it, thereby enabling the advance to continue. He also, single handed, captured an enemy machine gun, with its team which had been causing casualties. He showed fine courage and leadership, and did excellent work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10
Date: 29 January 1920
Service No 576
Lieutenant
31st Battalion
Military Cross
'During the operations of 29th-30th September and 1st October 1918, near Nauroy, when the advance was held up by an enemy battery, he organised a Lewis gun team and engaged the battery, silencing it, thereby enabling the advance to continue. He also, single handed, captured an enemy machine gun, with its team which had been causing casualties. He showed fine courage and leadership, and did excellent work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10
Date: 29 January 1920