Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O)

Captain William Clay Hepburn

For conspicuous energy and good work near Ypres on 12th July 1915. After the enemy had exploded a mine just short of our parapet, a gallery was driven out to protect the trench and the enemy’s mine was struck. It was found to contain a charge of about 1350lbs of explosive, some detonators, and part of the main electric firing lead. These were successfully withdrawn by the united efforts of Captain Hepburn and two officers and four men working under him.
(6.9.1915)

Military Cross

Captain Edward Gordon St. Clair Tisdall

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in charge of a company which was detailed to carry forward cork piers for the construction of the bridges for the passage of the St. Quentin Canal north of Bellenglise, Sept 29th 1918. He superintended the carrying forward of all the piers and superstructures required. He was wounded in the side but carried on. His company captured a considerable number of the enemy who had been passed in the fog by the assaulting brigade.
(30.7.1919)

Distinguished Conduct Medal

226234 Sergeant W.E. Rudd

For gallantry and devotion to duty. At Sequehart on 8th October, 1918 when his company officers became casualties, he immediately took charge of the company leading them to within thirty yards of their objective. The machine-gun fire became so intense that he was unable to proceed with the assault.
(11.3.1920)

225402 Sergeant R.H. Spooner

He has performed his duties since February 1915 with most conspicuous ability. On many occasions when out with wagons hauling R.E. material up to the front line, his coolness and initiative have saved the party from heavy losses from shell fire. His conduct was particularly gallant in August 1918 when he always got the stores to the dump with the minimum of losses to personnel.
(11.3.1920)

225260 Sergeant J Beattie M.M.

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This N.C.O. has performed dutes of every description with enthusiasm and vigour for two years. On many occasions under heavy fire he has steadied and controlled is platoon. For two months with parties working on a reserve line, although frequently heavily shelled, he always got the task satisfactorily completed.
(21.10.1918)

226918 Private E Jacobson

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion as a stretcher bearer. He carried a wounded officer to a place of safety under a heavy bombardment of high explosive shells.
(17.4.1918)

225011 Company Sergeant Major D Hughes

For gallant service and great devotion to duty throughout the whole campaign. He was wounded in the second battle of Ypres 1915. In 1916 on the Somme, he gave invaluable assistance in constructing saps at Gommecourt. In May 1918, in front of Le Hamel, he carried his company commander through an intense barrage to a place of comparative safety.
(11.3.1920)

297 Private W Morgan
(Attached 172nd Tunnelling Company R.E.)

For conspicuous good work near Ypres on the evening of 12th July 1915, after the enemy had exploded a mine just short of our parapet, a gallery was driven out to protect the trench and the enemy’s mine was struck. It was found to contain a charge of about 1350lbs of explosive, some detonators, and part of the main electric firing lead. These were successfully withdrawn by the united efforts of three officer, Private Morgan and three men.
(15.9.1915)

838 Acting Corporal J Wreford

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the 13th October 1915, at Hohenzollern redoubt. Although wounded himself, Corporal Wreford carried several wounded men to the dressing station under heavy shell and machine-gun fire. Regardless of his wound, he continued his gallant work until overcome by sheer exhaustion
(29.11.1915)

Military Medal

227744 Sergeant D.J. Murphy
(Attached from 3rd Mons)(Also record as Sgt D.J. O’Leary)

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty throughout the fighting from September 28th 1918 to October 4th 1918. Sgt Murphy Showed great gallantry and skilful leadership of the slatoon of which he was in charge. While his platoon was holding a portion of the outpost line he noticed a sniper moving to his post, without hesitation Sgt Murphy ran forward and captured the sniper alone. When a man of his platoon was wounded Sgt Murphy organized the party under heavy shell fire and arranged for the tending of the wounded. Throughout the whole of operations this N.C.O. has shown fine soldierly spirit and set a great example in leadership and courage.
(14.5.1919)

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