GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT

THE MILITARY CROSS 1915-1918

Temp. Lieutenant Hugh Charles Adams - R.A.S.C., attached 8th Bn, Glouc. Regt - MC (Lond. Gaz. 3 Oct. 1919)
"During operations near Haussy on 20th/21st October 1918, he led his platoon forward with great dash, and on encountering two machine-gun positions killed and captured the two teams and guns. Later, on reaching the objective, he carried out active patrolling, keeping in close touch with the enemy and inflicting many casualties on him. From the information gained by his patrolling the battalion was able to secure an important bridgehead over the river Harpies.Throughout he set a fine example of courage to those with him."
Died at Bristol, 20th July 1977, aged 86. Commissioned 1915. Served in WWII. MC, Brother of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, 1914-18 War and Victory medals, Defence and 1939-45 War medals, Civil Defence medal.

Lieutenant F. Alcock - 4th Bn.

2nd Lieutenant Frank Henry Andrews - 3rd Bn. Killed 11 August 1918. MC (Lond. Gaz. 13 Sept. 1918)
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a raid. While his platoon was being formed up for the attack they came under heavy artillery fire and suffered numerous casualties. With exemplary contempt for danger he at once reorganised them, led them forward to the final objective, and pushed on beyond, gaining very valuable information. The success of the raid was largely due to his able control."

Lieutenant Frederick Dudley Andrews - 1/4th Bn. MC (Lond. Gaz. 1 Jan. 1917). Killed 14 August 1917. Son of Thomas and Edith, of Lichfield, Staffs. Husband of Gladys, of Shustoke, Warwickshire. Buried at Track X Cemetery, St. Jean-Les-Ypres.

2nd Lieutenant Arthur Babbage - 6th Bn. (Lond. Gaz. 1 Feb. 1918)
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He held the enemy back at a critical time with rifle fire whilst a bombing block was being constructed. He held the block against six determined attacks, and though twice temporarily forced back owing to shortage of bombs, he returned each time. He was the last of the party to withdraw, and remained sniping and bombing the enemy during the withdrawal. He set a splendid example of courage and determination."  (L.G. 2 July 1918)

Captain Minden Francis Badcock - 2/5th Bn. Killed 26 March 1918. MC (Lond. Gaz. 19 April 1918)
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of a successful raiding party.The party captured four prisoners and a machine gun, killed fifteen of the enemy, and destroyed several dug-outs. Before the night of the raid he personally took out a patrol over the ground and gained valuaible information. When returning, he ran into an enemy post, which he dealt with successfully, bombing them and getting the whole of his party back without casualties. During the raid he shot one of the enemy with his revolver when he attempted to bayonet him. He was the last to leave the enemy's trench and, finding a mobile charge which had not been used, returned up the trench and threw it down a dug-out."

2nd Lieutenant Jasper Mountain Chester Badgeley - 1/6th Bn. Awarded for a raid on night 25th November 1915 at Gommecourt Wood (wounded). MC (Lond. Gaz. 23 Dec. 1915)
"For conspicuous gallantry at Gommecourt on the night of 25th/26th November 1915. When in charge of an assaulting party he cut through two lines of wire entanglements, and, though met by a heavy bomb fire, succeeded in entering the German trench with a portion of his party. Although subsequently driven out by
superior numbers, he withdrew his men successfully, after he himself had been wounded."

13991 Company-Sergeant-Major Arthur Bailey - MC (Lond. Gaz. 28 Dec. 1917)

Captain Walter Baker - 14th Bn. Died of wounds 23 October 1917. Aged 21. Son of G. Baker of Gloucester. Buried at Coxyde Military Cemetery, Koksidje. MC (Lond. Gaz. 16 Oct. 1917: 2nd Lt.(T/Lt) Walter Baker, Glouc. R.
Spec. Res.
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When in command of his company the bombing post protecting his flank was heavily attacked and forced to retire. He immediately organised a bombing attack and drove out the enemy,who left five dead in the trench. His coolness and personal courage were a fine example,and materially helped to hold the position."  (Lond. Gaz. 5 March 1918)


Lieutenant Reginald Herbert Ball - 6th Bn. MC (Lond. Gaz. 31 May 1918)

Captain A.F. Barnes - 2/5th Bn.

Captain (Acting-Major) Donald Gordon Barnsley - MC (Lond. Gaz. 28 Dec. 1917)


2nd Lieutenant D.L. Bateson - 2nd Bn. - for the action at Roche Noir Salient, Salonika, August/Sept. 1918

Lieutenant D. Baxter - MC (Lond. Gaz. 18 Feb. 1915)

Temporary Captain (Acting-Major ) Geoffrey Reid Arnett Beckett - MC (Lond. Gaz. 28 Dec. 1917)

Temporary Lieutenant Brian Maude Bellasis - 9th Bn. (Lond. Gaz. 28 Dec. 1917)

Captain Gilbert Charles Beloe - 2/5th Bn. MC (Lond. Gaz. 28 Dec. 1917)

Lieutenant T.J. Benjamin - 3rd Bn.

2nd Lieutenant Thomas Norman Benson - 5th Bn. MC (Lond. Gaz. 15 June 1917)
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He handled his company with great skill and courage under most critical conditions. He withdrew his men in the face of heavy fire with slight casualties. By his personal bravery and determination he set a fine example to those under him." 

Brevet Major Arthur Bicknell - 2/5th Bn. MC (Lond. Gaz. 28 Dec. 1917)
Died 23rd May 1952 at Bishops Lydeard, Taunton.

Company Sergeant-Major W. Biddle, D.C.M. (bar), M.M. (bar) - 1st Bn. - M.C. 4 June 1918, a raid near Auchy. (Lond Gaz. 26 June 1918) - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a raid on a hostile trench. When, owing to a smoke and dust barrage, the second wave became disorganised, he collected as many sections as he could and led them to the final objective. Here he reached the machine gun post, following the enemy to a system of deep dug-outs. He attempted to get down but failed owing to the amount of smoke. That the final objective was reached was owing, in great measure, to his fine courage, determination and able leadership."
Enlisted 61st Foot in South Africa March 1900. Nov 1903 moved to 28th Foot. Nov 1914 promoted from Pte to Signal-Sgt during fighting at Ypres. MID 18th June 1915. D.C.M. 14th Dec 16 bar 16th May 18. M.C. 26th June 18. 18th Sep 1918 CSM wounded in hand-to-hand fighting in a German trench. (12 wounds in legs & body, a finger blown-off). Took part in the victory march in London, present at the funeral of the unknown soldier in Westminster Abbey. Discharged to pension March 1921. Killed in a German air raid at Clacton-on-Sea 22nd Sept 1941.

Lieutenant Eric Leslie Bird - 4th Bn. MC (Lond. Gaz. 16 July 1918)
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He commanded a battery of machine guns with great skill and daring during an enemy attack. He kept his guns in action under an enemy barrage and inflicted heavy casualties on the advancing enemy. Though at one time he had only three guns left owing to several being put out of action, he kept them firing and gave valuable help to the infantry. He set a fine example of courage and skill."

Lieutenant George Edmondson Birkett (RAMC) - attached 1st Bn, Gloucester Regt. MC (Lond. Gaz. 31 Jan. 1919)
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty throughout 15th and 16th September 1918, during operations south of Maissemy. Working under heavy shell and machine-gun fire he brought in several wounded men. The enemy shot down many stretcher-bearers and stretcher parties on the 16th, but this officer worked indefatigably and continued to search for and bring in wounded until he was wounded in the spine by a sniper on the 16th. By his personal courage and energy he undoubtedly saved many valuable lives."

6210 Company-Sergeant-Major Thomas Bishop - MC (Lond. Gaz. 1 Jan. 1917).

Temporary 2nd Lieutenant Stanley George Blake - 11th Bn. Born 18th March 1897. Gazetted to 11th Bn. Awarded MC, attached Devon Regt. (Lond. Gaz. 15 Jan. 1918)
Bar to MC, attached Devon Regt. (Lond. Gaz. 13 Sept. 1918)
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.He and another company commander, with their companies, successfully defended a bridge-head against five attacks of the enemy and an armoured car. Under heavy shell fire they put up most valuable resistance, and inflicted heavy loss on the enemy."
Awarded Legion d'Honneur, Chevalier: Temporary Lieutenant Stanley George Blake, M.C.,Gloucestershire Regiment. (Lond. Gaz. 21 Oct. 1919). In WWII served with the War Office Selection Board. Major Blake was born and lived in Nailsworth, Glos.

2nd Lieutenant Percival Harold Block - 3rd Bn. MC (Lond. Gaz. 16 Sept. 1918)
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an enemy attack this officer organised a defensive flank under heavy artillery fire, and maintained his position until he received orders from battalion headquarters to withdraw. During seven days' hard fighting which ensued he did patrol work of the greatest value, in one instance going alone three different times into a village and bringing back information which, was of the utmost service. Until he was finally wounded he displayed personal gallantry of a high order throughout the operations."

Captain G.B. Bosanquet - MC (Lond. Gaz. 23 June 1916)

Lieutenant R.W. Bowen - 5th Bn.

Lieutenant Frank Herbert Bowles - 4th Bn. MC (Lond. Gaz. 13 Sept. 1918)
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He maintained his position during four enemy attacks, and extricated the remnants of his company when his left flank was turned. He was twice wounded, but remained at duty, showing fine courage and determination."  

4730 Regimental-Sergeant-Major William George Brain - MC (Lond. Gaz. 28 Dec. 1917)
Enlisted in 1895 and served in Boer War with the 61st. He was a signaller with the 14th Mounted Infantry and during the disaster at Holland's Spruit he remained behind alone to helio for reinforcements. For his gallantry he was promoted to Corporal. 1908-11 he was drill instructor at RMA Woolwich. Colour-Sergt. "B" Coy. 28th Regt. in 1911 and RSM in 1914. Severely wounded on the Somme in WWI. In 1920 he was allotted a new number, as 5172002. He retired in 1922 and was custodian of the Conservative Club at Gloucester until 1944. After this he lived in Stroud until his death on 9th December 1962.

2nd Lieutenant William Bray - 12th Bn. MC for attack on village of Corhet Perdu 28-30th June 1918. (Lond. Gaz. 11 Oct. 1918)
"During important operations he was in command of a company detailed to capture a group of houses about a mile from the assembly point. He led his men with great skill and dash,and was completely successful, the rapidity with which he developed his attack preventing the enemy garrison from recovering and becoming a very serious obstacle to that flank of the advance."

Captain Edward Fitzgerald Brenan - MC (Lond. Gaz. 13 Sept. 1918)
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.He went out with two men to reconnoitre the enemy's position in a village. He penetrated through their outposts and found the enemy in great strength. Later, he went out again, and eventually crawled through the enemy to the opposite side of the village to ascertain if there were any reserves waiting to come up. Finding none, he returned through the village, locating on his way six hostile machine guns. Owing to his report a rapid machine-gun fire was opened, after which no attack materialised. The information he was able to obtain proved of the utmost value, and his courage and determination were most marked."

Lieutenant Percival James Bretherton - 5th Bn. (attached 2nd bn. Devon Regt). MC (Lond. Gaz. 31 Jan. 1919)
"For gallantry and devotion to duty in the attack east of Arleux-le-Gohelle on the night of 25th/27th September 1918. He personally led his men in the attack, being one of the first to enter the enemy's trench. He personally superintended the clearing of the trench and the consolidation.The success of the attack, and the splendid work of his company were largely due to his personal example of coolness and utter disregard of danger."

Temporary Lieutenant Henry Wycliffe Brewis - MC (Lond. Gaz. 22 Sept. 1916)
"For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led his company with great dash, and seized under heavy fire a hostile advanced post, which proved most useful."

2nd Lieutenant Arthur Britten - 8th Bn. Killed 14 April 1918. MC (Lond. Gaz. 26 Jan. 1917)
"For conspicuous gallantry in action. He displayed great courage and ability when in charge of the newly captured front, and greatly assisted in the organisation and defence of the line. He set a fine example throughout." 

2nd Lieutenant Frank Edward Browning - 1/4th Bn. MC (Lond. Gaz. 1 Jan. 1918)
Bar awarded (Lond. Gaz. 31 Jan. 1919): Lieut. (A/Capt.) Frank Edwin Browning, MC, 1/4th Bn.
"During a raid at Ave, on the Asiago Plateau on the night 23rd-24th October 1918, he was acting second in command of the battalion. He personally organised and led several assaulting parties, and was throughout the whole operation with the foremost wave of the attack. He set a splendid example of determination and gallantry, and was himself responsible for the capture of a machine gun." 

Temporary Lieutenant S. Bryant - 1/5th Bn. (Lond. Gaz. 1 Jan. 1919)

2nd Lieutenant Ernest Meredith Travers Burges - 3rd Bn. MC (Lond. Gaz. 17 Dec. 1917)

Temporary Captain E.W. Burr

Lieutenant Hugh Godfrey de Lisle Bush - 3rd Bn, attached 1st Bn. MC (Lond. Gaz. 10 March 1915). Died of wounds 17 January 1917. Buried at Eastington Churchyard, Glos.
"For gallantry at Givenchy on 25th January 1915. When one of his machine guns with its complement of men had been buried by a shell, he succeeded under heavy fire in digging out the men and gun and brought them into action again."

Temporary 2nd Lieutenant (Temporary Major) Edmund William Butler - attached Gloucestershire Regiment. MC (Lond. Gaz. 16 Sept. 1918)
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy attack. He commanded his battalion for four days with great ability, and was largely instrumental in holding up enemy attacks. He displayed fine courage,and set a splendid example to all ranks."

Lieutenant G.C. Carter - 1/4th Bn. - for Italy 1918.

Reverand Arthur William Marshall Cassan, Army Chaplains Department, attd.1st Bn Gloucester Regt. MC (Lond. Gaz. 31 Jan. 1919)
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations south of Maissemy on September 15th and 16th 1918. This chaplain went forward on both occasions with the advancing troops and worked throughout tending the wounded and burying the dead although exposed to heavyshell and machine-gun fire. His conduct throughout these operations, as also on previous occasions, has been of the highestvalue and encouragement to the troops."

Lieutenant Gilbert Stacey Castle - 4th Bn. Commissioned 1911. Retired 1921. During War became Lieut-Col. and commanded 5th and 8th Bns Lancashire Fusiliers. Also awarded Croix de Guerre. Posted to Territorial Reserve in 1921. Rejoined TF in 1930, posted to South Midland Royal Engineers, as Captain. MC (Lond. Gaz. 22 Sept. 1916)
"For conspicuous gallantry in action. He was in command of a company which, with one other, took an enemy front line trench by assault. When the other company commander was killed, he took charge of both companies and held the position against bombing attacks."

Brevet Major J.A.L. Caunter - and bar

Captain Ronald Newton Caws - 10th Bn. MC (Lond. Gaz. 1 Jan. 1917) Died of wounds 31 July 1917. Aged 27. Son of Captain Silas Caws and Margaret, of Ryde, Isle of Wight. Buried at Bleue-Maison Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais.

Captain E.A.C.D. Chamier - 3rd Linconlshire Regt. Special Reserve, attached 1st Bn. Gloucestershire Regt.
Gazetted 1914, posted to 1st Glosters 1915-1918. In 1916 at High Wood he was the senior serving officer for a period and commanded the Battalion, aged 20. Wounded at Nieuport 1917, awarded MC. During WWII he was a CO in the Royal Pioneer Corps. He died 11th May 1855, in London, aged 58.

Lieutenant G.E. Chaney - MC. Enlisted 28th Regt. 1895. Served Boer War. Commissioned 1915. MID twice. Retired 1921. Employed at Capper Pass & Sons Ltd of Bristol. Bristol Home Guard 1939-45. Died 7th November 1954 at Bristol, aged 76.

Lieutenant Willoughby George Chapman - "A" Coy. 12th Bn. Attached from 2nd Bn. MC for a raid on 5th March 1917 in the Cuinchy Sector. (Lond. Gaz. 24 April 1917)
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in leading a raiding party. He gallantly led his men into the enemy's trenches, inflicted many casualties, and captured several prisoners. He set a fine example to his men."
Commissioned into 2nd Bn, 1913. Served WWI (MID), posted to 12th Bn in 1915. Adjutant of 1st Bn 1919-22. Retired 1935 with rank of Lieut-Col. on the Reserve of Officers. Re-employed during WWII. Died 7th June 1958 at Greywell, Hants. aged 67.

Lieutenant W. Charnock - 4th Bn.

Lieutenant Norman Melville Chivers - 6th Bn. (Lond. Gaz. 16 Nov. 1917)

2nd Lieutenant G.F. Churchill - 1/5th Bn. - for Piave, 15-16 June 1918 (Lond. Gaz. 28 June 1918)

2nd Lieutenant Alfred John Mitchell Clarke - Glouc. R. and RFC. MC (Lond. Gaz. 14 Sept. 1917)
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has led fourteen bomb raids, the majority of them against distant objectives, and his gallantry and skill have inspired the greatest confidence.Although continually heavily attacked by enemy aircraft, he has successfully inflicted considerable damage upon his opponents, as well as upon his objectives."

Temporary Capt. Charles Frederick Empson Clarke - 9th Bn. (Lond. Gaz. 24 July 1917)
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. While leading his company to the assault he was severely wounded. He nevertheless successfully assaulted the enemy position,and subsequently withdrew to our own lines when ordered."

Temporary Lieutenant James Lang Cochrane, M.B. - R.A.M.C., attached Glouc.R. MC (Lond. Gaz. 13 Feb. 1917)
"For conspicuous gallantry arid devotion to duty. He displayed great courage and determination in tending the wounded under heavy fire. He has on many previous occasions done fine work."

Lieutenant Collins - 2nd Bn. - M.C. for a raid 7 March 1918, Salonika.

Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Archer Colt, D.S.O. - 12th Bn. New Years Honour 1917.

Captain Edward Conder - 5th Bn. (Lond. Gaz. 11 May 1917)
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He, without a guide, led his men to their positions, and carried out a most successful attack on the enemy's trenches. He set a splendid example of courage and initiative."

Temporary Major B.K. Cooke - 18th Bn. - and bar

Lieutenant William Harold Coombs - 12th Bn. MC for attack on village of Corhet Perdu 28-30th June 1918. (Lond. Gaz. 11 Oct. 1918)
"During important operations lasting three days he displayed marked ability in command of a company, showing courage and dash in the advance,and skill and determination during the difficult task of consolidation under heavy machine-gun fire. He successfully defeated a heavy enemy counter-attack, and the able manner he led and disposed his men largely helped in the
success of the enterprise."

2nd Lieutenant William Conrad Costin - 6th Bn. MC (Lond. Gaz. 26 Sept. 1916)
"For conspicuous gallantry during operations. When the enemy penetrated our front line he pushed forward to a point where he was much exposed,and directed an accurate fire on the trench with his trench guns. It was largely due to his skill and courage that we recaptured the trench."
Died at Oxford 22nd October 1970, aged 77. Dr. William Conrad Costin, OBE, MC.

2nd Lieutenant A.J. Cox - 6th Bn. (Lond. Gaz. 27 Nov. 1918)

Captain Lionel Howard Cox - Glouc. R. and Machine Gun Corps. MC (Lond. Gaz. 28 Dec. 1917). Photo taken 1933.

Lieutenant H. Crampton - 6th Bn.

Temporary 2nd Lieutenant Allen Lepard Crockford - MC (Lond. Gaz. 18 August 1916)
"For conspicuous gallantry during operations. He went to the assistance of a working party which had lost its officers, and later, when our ammunition was running short, organised carrying parties, cleared the way for them under heavy machine gun fire, and succeeded in getting ammunition through. He was twice knocked over by the
blast of shells."

2nd Lieutenant William Thomas Danahy - 1st Bn. MC (Lond. Gaz. 31 Jan. 1919)
"For conspicuous gallantry and initiative on 16th September 1918, south of Maissemy.The platoon being held up by several machine guns, this officer crawled forward and sniped two entire machine-gun teams, and remained out all day ,preventing all attempts of the enemy to get his two guns. He did splendid work."
Enlisted in the Glosters as a Boy (No. 7388) in 1904. CQMS 1914. Commissioned 1916. Recalled in WWII as a Major and posted to the Pioneer Corps, serving the last 2 years at the Record Office, Ashford. His son, Capt. R. Danahy (late Major 15th Punjab Regt) was appointed to the Reserve of Officers, Gloucestershire Regt in 1949. Danahy's father, grandfather (61st, Punjab and Mutiny) and possibly great-grandfather (28th, Peninsula) served with the Regiment. Major W.T. Danahy, MC died at Nottingham on 10th Jan. 1973, aged 85.

Temporary Captain Wilfred Frederick Darke - 7th Bn. (Lond. Gaz. 1 Feb. 1916)

2nd Lieutenant Frank Chaplin Davis - (Lond. Gaz. 4 June 1917)
MC 1917 (wounded). Granted Regular Commission after the war. Retired 1935. Died at Aldershot, 7th April 1976, aged 86. (Lt-Col.)

2nd Lieutenant Walter Ernest Davis - Glouc.R. and RFC. MC (Lond. Gaz. 1 Feb. 1918)

Temporary Lieutenant John Durand Deacon - 7th Bn. (Lond. Gaz. 24 August 1917)

2nd Lieutenant Albert Joseph Deaton - 6th Bn. MC (Lond. Gaz. 16 Oct. 1917)
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. In an attack he led his platoon with great dash and judgment. When held up by machine-gun fire he got his Lewis gun into action at once, silenced the hostile gun and charged the position. He inflicted considerable losses on the enemy by his prompt action." (Lond. Gaz. 5 March 1918)

Temporary Lieutenant Herbert Dickinson - 10th Bn. Killed 27 May 1918. MC (Lond. Gaz. 13 Sept. 1918)
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led a composite company in a counter-attack through a heavy barrage, and by his courage and example inspired his men. After gaining his objective,he consolidated his position-with great skill."

2nd Lieutenant Arthur William Dobson - 1st Bn. M.C. for Festubert, 18 April 1918 (Lond. Gaz. 16 Sept. 1918)
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the line on his flank had been pierced by the enemy, he held on to his position all day, by skilful handling of his men, preventing the enemy either getting up reinforcements or enlarging the gap. By sticking to his position he enabled a successful counter-attack to be launched."

Lieutenant Leonard Dudbridge - 2/5th Bn. - M.C. (gazetted 18 Feb. 1918) and bar (26 July 1918) citation for bar - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of the redoubt company. Although outflanked by the enemy on both sides, and heavily attacked by superior numbers, he maintained his position with the greatest courage and determination, and when ordered to retire, he personally supervised the withdrawl, though exposed to short-range rifle fire and machine-gun fire."
Lt-Col. L. Dudbridge, MC died 18th February 1955 at Stroud, aged 62. MCs awarded for gallantry at La Vacquerie and at Holnon Wood. Commanded Stroud Bn, Home Guard during WWII.

Captain Donald Duncan, D.S.O. - 1st Bn, 1914 star with clasp; British War & Victory Medal; DSO; MC; Brevet of Major. 3 times MID. Retired from the regiment in 1921 after 11 years service.

Lieutenant Wilfred Joseph Dutton - 1/4th Bn. - MC for Italy, 1918. (Lond. Gaz. 31 Jan. 1919)
"In a raid at Ave on the Asiago Plateau on the night of 23rd/24th October1918, he led his company with conspicuous gallantry, quickly overcoming all enemy resistance and capturing fifty prisoners and three machine guns. By his personal example of courage and determination he contributed very largely to the success gained by his company."

Lieutenant Cecil Spencer Dyer - 4th Bn - (London Gazette 8 March 1918) - "For conspicuous gallantry and initiative near Sweveghem on 20th October 1918 when the Battalion was forming up in the assembly position, battalion headquarters was fired on by machine guns from the left rear. Battalion HQ immediately took up a fire position and engaged the enemy with rifle and machine-gun fire. He dashed out and forced the survivors of the enemy to surrender, accounting for one of them personally."
Captain Dyer entered the 4th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment in August 1916. He was promoted Lieut in 1918, and Act/Captain and Adjutant the same year. He took part in the operations in Russia attached to the 4th Bn North Staffordshire Regiment. He also received the Imperial Russian Order of St. Anne. Died in London, 17th January 1934.

Captain Benjamin Ellis Eastwood - 8th Bn. Killed 30 May 1918 - (Lond. Gaz. 25 Aug. 1917)
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in taking command of his company after the Commander had been killed and leading them forward with great determination and courage under fire. During the whole of the operations he showed utter disregard of his own personal safety."

Temporary 2nd Lieutenant F. Elliott

Temporary 2nd Lieutenant Arthur Charles Sotheron Estcourt - MC (Lond. Gaz. 26 Sept. 1916)
"For conspicuous gallantry in action. He fought his battery with great effect under very heavy fire during the attack,dispersing many enemy bombing parties. He also knocked out a machine-gun which was holding up the advance of one of our bombing parties."

Temporary 2nd Lieutenant William Rudolph Everard - MC (Lond. Gaz. 11 Oct. 1918) 
"During an attack this officer, with a detachment of six men and a Lewis gun, successfully prevented the enemy from working round the flank of his company,and when the company was ordered to retire he held his position under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire until the operation was complete and all casualties were withdrawn. He behaved throughout with conspicuous courage and coolness."

Temporary Lieutenant Thomas Ewing - 8th Bn. (Lond. Gaz. 16 Nov. 1917)

Captain William Edward Fisher - 4th Bn. (Lond. Gaz. 1 June 1917)

2nd Lieutenant Roy James Fitzgerald - 12th Bn. Awarded for bravery on 3rd Sept. 1916 on the Somme.
"For conspicuous gallantry in action. He was the only officer left unwounded of the four assaulting companies, and at once took command, consolidating the defences of the captured position, and led a party to establish posts in an outlying wood. He has previously done fine work." (Lond. Gaz. 20 Oct. 1916) 

2nd Lieutenant John Archibald Fletcher - 6th Bn. MC (Lond. Gaz. 23 March 1917)
"For conspicuous gallantry in action. He handled his company with marked ability, and succeeded in repulsing a strong enemy raiding party. He set a fine example to his men."
Awarded bar to MC.

Temporary Lieutenant G.F.M. Forbes

Captain Thomas Shirley Foweraker - 2/5th Bn. (Lond. Gaz. 31 May 1918) 

2956 Company-Sergeant-Major Alfred Fowles - MC (Lond. Gaz. 22 Sept. 1916)
"For conspicuous gallantry in action. When his officers had become casualties he took command of the front line, rallying and urging the men forward under heavy machine-gun fire. He had previously on another occasion shown great bravery."

2nd Lieutenant Albert Furley - MC (Lond. Gaz. 3 June 1916)

Temporary Captain Howard Wills Fussell - 7th Bn. MC (Lond. Gaz. 23 August 1918)

Lieutenant E.N. Gardner - 2/5th Bn.
Col. E.N. Gardner, OBE, MC, TD died 3rd June 1973 in Bristol. The last CO of 6th Bn June 1934-38.

Second Lieutenant John King George - 3rd Bn. attached 1st Bn. MC (Lond. Gaz. 28 March 1916)
"For conspicuous gallantry. When establishing a new post it was largely due to the energy and courage of 2nd Lieutenant George, after his senior officer had been killed, that the work was successfully completed. During the first hour the work was carried on under heavy trench-mortar fire."
Died at Hastings, August 1970, aged 77.

2nd Lieutenant Henry Lawrence Oldmeadow Gill - 3rd Bn. attached Royal Welsh Fusiliers. MC (Lond. Gaz. 24 November 1916)
"For conspicuous gallantry in action. During a raid on an enemy trench he made his way through wire, under very heavy fire, with great courage and determination. Later he rescued a wounded man."

Lieutenant Gerald Noel Gosling - 1st Bn. Killed in North Russia 7 July 1919. M.C. for Festubert, 18 April 1918. (Lond. Gaz. 13 Sept. 1918)
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When a portion of the line was pierced by the enemy, this officer, with 18 men, was ordered to close and hold the gap at all costs.Getting into touch with a platoon on his flank, he at once attacked, closing the gap, shooting some 20 or 30 of the enemy, and leading a bombing rush on a crater post which resulted in the capture of seven prisoners. His dash relieved a very awkward situation, and his performance was of great value."

Temporary 2nd Lieutenant Arthur Nutcombe Gould - MC (Lond. Gaz. 21 June 1918)
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in command of a patrol which was fired on by an enemy machine gun at a range of 30 yards, and three of his men were wounded. He succeeded in dragging two of them back, with the help of the third man, a distance of 200 yards to a point where he could return to our lines and bring back help. His courageous and determined action prevented the men from falling into the enemy's hands."

2nd Lieutenant Frederick Collins Granger - 1st Bn. Died of wounds 30 March 1917. Aged 37. Son of John and Christina Granger, of Glasgow. Husband of Agnes, of Hastings. Mentioned in Despatches. Buried at St. Sever Cemetery, Rouen. MC (Lond. Gaz. 25 May 1917)
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of three patrols. He personaly reconnoitred the position, and, in spite of very heavy hostile fire, succeeded in leading one patrol through a gap in the enemy's wire. He was severely wounded. He has previously done fine work."

Temporary 2nd Lieutenant Henry Bruin Grant - (Lond. Gaz. 11 May. 1917)
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led hife company in the most gallant manner, and although severely wounded, continued to command until he fell from exhaustion." (Lond. Gaz. 14 August 1917)

Lieutenant Harold Vernon Gray - 2/5th Bn. MC (Lond. Gaz. 23 July 1918)
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. The enemy were believed to have penetrated into a position held by an advanced right company,and he was sent to report on the situation. He displayed great courage and resource both in going and returning under heavy shell fire, organised the position, and successfully returned with a very clear report."

Lieutenant Robert Michael Grazebrook - MC (L.Gaz. 11 Jan. 1916)

Lieutenant Michael Arthur Green - (L.Gaz. July 1918) - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He went forward after a successful attack to reconnoitre and adjust the new line in full view of the enemy and under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. He showed marked ability in carrying out this work, and obtained valuable information which enabled dispositions to be made to ensure the line against immediate counter-attacks."
Died 28th Dec. 1971, in London, aged 80. Brigadier M.A. Green, CBE, MC.

Temporary Lieutenant Thornborrow Clifton Greenhalgh - 12th Bn. MC for attack on village of Corhet Perdu 28-30th June 1918. (Lond. Gaz. 11 Oct. 1918)
"He led the men of the platoon of which he was in command with great dash and courage during an attack. On reaching the final objective some 2,000 yards from the point of assembly his company commander was killed, and he took command and ably directed the difficult work of consolidation under heavy machine-gun fire. He helped to defeat a heavy counter-attack by the enemy, and during the whole of the operations, which lasted for three days, he set a fine example of courage and devotion to duty that greatly inspired his men."

Temporary Lieutenant Percy Norman Grubb - 9th Bn. MC (Lond. Gaz. 15 June 1917)
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When commanding his platoon he made a successful attack under heavy fire and very adverse weather conditions. His skill and gallantry largely contributed to the success of the operation."

Lieutenant Reginald Edward Guise - 12th Bn. Killed 29 June 1918. MC (Lond. Gaz. 13 Sept. 1918)
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while in command of a company. He was ordered to fill a gap and take up a line between two companies, which were each attacking groups of buildings. He effected this,
capturing a few prisoners, and adjusted the line, consolidating so quickly that when the enemy put down a heavy barrage, his company sustained but few casualties. Throughout the operations he set a fine example of ability and courage."

Temporary Lieutenant Percy Henry Hadida - 2nd Bn. MC (Lond. Gaz. 30 May 1919)

5113 Regimental-Quartermaster-Sergeant Samuel Hague - MC (Lond. Gaz. 29 Dec. 1916)
Captain (QM) Samuel Hague was killed in an air raid on Bristol, 17th March 1941, aged 67.

Lieutenant Willam John Hale - 12th Bn. MC (Lond. Gaz. 19 April 1918)
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When in charge of a fighting patrol which crossed a river with the object of capturing prisoners from the hostile posts on the river bank, he was attacked by a greatly superior force of the enemy. Seeing that his men were greatly outnumbered, he gave the order to withdraw, and with three other ranks acted as a covering party, thus enabling the main body of the patrol to withdraw. On one of the covering party becoming a casualty he attempted to reach him, and in order to do so he had a hand-to-hand encounter with the enemy, during the whole of which period he displayed great courage, ability and devotion to duty."
Bar awarded (Lond. Gaz. 3 Oct. 1919)
Lieutenant (A./Captain) William John Hale, M.C. - 3rd Bn, Glouc. Regiment, attached 1st Bn, Devon Regiment.
"For most conspicuous gallantry during operations on 20th October 1918,north-east of Neuvilly. When the enemy attempted to counter-attack it was greatly owing to his personal effort that the attack was defeated and twelve prisoners and two machine guns captured. Later on in the day he led his men on to the final objective, capturing about forty prisoners. The success of the operations was greatly due to his good work." (M.C. gazetted 22nd April 1918)

Captain Montague Walter Halford - MC (Lond. Gaz. 28 Dec. 1917)
Joined the 1st Bn from Sandhurst, 1910. Wounded at Ypres 1914. Joined 2nd Bn. After war served in Ireland and Germany. Retired 1924, farming in Sussex. WWII unfit for active service. 1944 appointed Senior Agricultural Officer, Civil Affairs, 2nd Army and served in Normandy, Belgium and Holland. Invalided home 1945. Lieut-Colonel Halford died 23rd October 1955 at Falmouth, aged 64.

2nd Lieutenant Alexander Furneaux Hall - 6th Bn. MC (Lond. Gaz. 16 Sept. 1918)
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy attack. He held a position most gallantly with a number of men of his battalion throughout the day, and finally, throughout the night, held a position in rear with his party and a Lewis gun. He behaved splendidly, and caused heavy casualties to be inflicted on the enemy."

2nd Lieutenant C.F. Hall - 1/5th Bn.

2nd Lieutenant John Lanyon Hall - 'A' Company, 1st Bn. - MC for Festubert, 18 April 1918. An account from a letter written by Lieutenant Hall - "It was on the 18th April. I told you about our battle in the previous letter. The Bosch attacked and surrounded my position. I was in a very difficult position. My men were being knocked out right and left. I wouldnt give in, but stuck to my post with the few men I had left. I asked for 3 volunteers to come with me and attack the enemy with bombs. We went out and only myself and a man came back alive. The other 2 were killed. It was an absolute wonder that all of us weren't shot. I held on all day until I had only 3 men left. During the evening fresh men were sent up to me and I was able to attack and drive the Hun back to his trench again. We killed quite a large number. It was like killing rabbits. It was awful to hear the cries of my poor men who had been wounded. All that we could do with them was to bandage up their wounds."
(25 M.M.'s to the 1st Bn for 18th April 1918)
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. A portion of the line held by this officer's company was destroyed by shell fire, the enemy penetrating the gap. By promptly forming a defensive flank, he prevented the arrival of reinforcements, and finally leading a bombing party forward inflicted severe casualties and restored the line. He remained cool and confident throughout a very trying day." MC (Lond. Gaz. 13 Sept. 1918)

Captain Vincent Bingham Bingham-Hall - 8th Bn attached 1/5th Bn. MC (Lond. Gaz. 18 Dec. 1918) - bar (L. Gaz. 24 Dec. 1918)

2nd Lieutenant Nelson Victor Halward - 1st Bn attached 2/5th Bn. MC (Lond. Gaz. 31 Jan. 1919)
"For gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack on enemy position S.W. of Fleurbaix, on 30th September 1918. His platoon was selected to secure and hold an enemy position on a flank, and he pushed them forward and occupied an advanced position, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. In face of heavy machine-gun fire and snipers he held on to his position, and it was mainly owing to his coolness and initiative that the remainder of the attacking troops gained their objectives."

Lieutenant H.W. Harding - 4th Bn.

1255 Company-Sergeant-Major Robert Henry Harper - Enlisted November 1885, served for 40 years. Promoted to Sergt. in 1890, RSM 6th Bn in 1912. To France 1915. Awarded MC (Lond. Gaz. 1 Jan. 1917). Died at Bristol, 4th December 1934, aged 65 years. MC, 1914-15 trio, LSGC.

2nd Lieutenant Ernest Edward Harris - 4th Bn. - MC (Lond. Gaz. 2 July 1918)
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the enemy had penetrated the line on the immediate left of his company and was bombing up towards our front he took charge of bombing parties and drove the enemy out of our line. There was continuous fighting at the bombing block for over fourteen hours, during the whole of which he remained in charge inspiring the men with confidence and preventing the capture of a further portion of our line."
Died at Weston-Super-Mare, 1971.

Captain S.S. Harris - 6th Bn.

Captain David Henry Hartog - 6th Bn. MC (Lond. Gaz. 14 Jan. 1916)

Captain Eric Howard Harvey - 2/5th Bn. Killed 30 Sept. 1918. MC (Lond Gaz. 26 Sept. 1916)
"For conspicuous gallantry during operations. After a senior officer had been wounded he led a bombing attack against a trench held by 40 of the enemy. He drove them out and consolidated the captured trench."
Awarded bar to MC (Lond. Gaz. )
"He led his company with gallantry and ability in an attack, and drove the enemy, with many casualties, from the position where he was holding up our advance. At one time his men were practically surrounded and under heavy fire, through which he rushed without hesitation to warn an advancing battalion of the position of his company. He averted what might have been a most unfortunate accident by his promptitude and disregard of danger."

Temporary Lieutenant George Bertram Maxwell Hayes - 7th Bn. MC for Mesopotamia (Lond. Gaz. 5 February 1918).

Lieutenant Arthur William Haywood - 4th Bn. - MC (Lond. Gaz. 2 July 1918)
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the enemy captured 600 yards of our front line on his flank, he formed a defensive flank and successfully directed an operation by which the enemy were driven out; and a bombing stop was established."
Bar awarded.