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made a reconnaissance into a wood, sending our set an inspiring example to those with back valuable information. He was finally him, and prevented the fires spreading. wounded by rifle fire at close range. (M.C. gazetted 1st January, 1917.) (1st Bar gazetted llth .)

Capt. Henry Ray Vercoe, Auckland R. T./Capt. James Wallace MacFarlane, M.C., For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to M.B., R.A.M.C. duty. When his company commander was For conspicuous gallantry and devotion wounded he took command and led the com- to duty in going under heavy shell-fire to the pany successfully under very heavy machine- assistance of a wounded man who was lying gun fire. Next day he carried a wounded in the shelled area, dressing his wounds, and man into safety under heavy fire, and the getting him safely to cover. He without following day, when some of his men were doubt saved the man's life. buried by a minenwerf er he went to the spot (M.C. gazetted 26th July, 1917.) and saved the lives of two by digging them (1st'Bar gazetted 4th February, 1918.) out with his bare hands. This officer was a fine example of courage and determination. Lt. (T./Capt.) George Edward Henry McElroy, M.C., R.G.A., and R.F.C. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. While flying at a height of 2,000 feet, he observed a patrol of five enemy AWARDED A SECOND BAR TO THE aircraft patrolling behind the lines. After MILITARY CROSS. . climbing into the clouds, he dived to the Lt. (T./Capt.) Philip Basil Cuddon, M.C., attack, shot down and crashed one of them. Hamps. R. Later, observing a two-seater, he engaged For conspicuous gallantry and devotion and shot it down out of control. On another to duty. When the line on the left suddenly occasion he shot down an enemy scout which broke under an enemy attack, this officer was attacking our positions with- machine- galloped up and took the men forward, re- gun fire. He has carried out most enterpris- establishing the original firing line. His ing wotrk in attacking enemy troops and energy and drive saved a very critical situa- transport and in the course of a ruoiifch has tion. shot down six enemy aircraft, which were (M.C. gazetted 18th June, 1917.) seen to crash, and five others out of control. (Bar to M.C. gazetted 26th November, 1917.) (M.C. gazetted 26th March, 1918.) (1st Bar gazetted 22nd April, 1918.)

T./Capt. (A./Maj.) Charles Bromley Lt. (A./Capt.) Robert Ward, M.C., Manch. Davies, M.C., R.A.M.C'. R. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while in charge of an advanced dress- to duty in action. On numerous occasions he ing station. His energy throughout whilst voluntarily went up to the front line under supervising the collection of the wounded very 'heavy fire, and personally delivered* was remarkable, and it was due to him that orders to companies and brought back valu- the collection and evacuation of the wounded able information. Throughout six days' con- was so quickly and thoroughly carried out. tinuous fighting and marching he was in- Though slightly wounded he remained at defatigable in carrying out his /duties as duty for' another eight days, when he was Adjutant, and was instrumental in collect- severely wounded. His courage and energy • ing most valuable information, often at were of a very high order. great personal risk. His fearless courage (M.C. gazetted 25th August, 1916.) and devotion were of a very high order. (B^ar to M.C. gazetted 18th July, 1917.) (M.C. gazetted 18th .) (Bar to M.C. gazetted 18th February, 1918.)

Lt. (T./Capt.) James Ferrand Dearden, D.S.O., M.C., R. Fue. Capt. (A./Maj.) Christopher Geoffrey For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to Woolner, M.C., R.E. . duty. The enemy having penetrated a For conspicuous gallantry and devotion line covering a position, he immediately to duty. He successfully organised sections went forward, collected and reorganised of the line on several nights, displaying the those troops which had fallen back, and led greatest gallantry and zeal in digging and them forward again. His prompt and cour- organising defensive posts, and in straighten- ageous action thus saved what might have ing out the line. The splendid example he been a very critical situation. set was of the greatest assistance in the (M.C. gazetted 22nd September, 1916.) organisation and defence of the line. (Bar to M.C. gazetted 26th November, 1917.) (M.C. gazetted 4th November, 1915.) (1st Bar gazetted 1st January, 1918.)

Lt. (T./Capt.) Horace James Gee, M.C., Capt. Sidney John Worsley, M.C., N. Staff. R.G.A. R., Spec. Res. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When some ammunition dumps to duty in handling his company with great had been fired by enemy shelling, he organ- ability during a counter-attack, and in ised fire-fighting parties, and after five hours commanding the irearguard company during strenuous work under shell-fire succeeded in a retirement, wihen by his coolness and initia- extinguishing the fires. His gallant behavi- tive he materially assisted the orderly re-