RAAC DECORATIONS, AWARDS & HONOURS WW I. Amended 10 Apr 08

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1 RAAC DECORATIONS, AWARDS & HONOURS WW I 9 th Light Horse Regiment. Amended 10 Apr 08 Name Rank at time of Action Regt No Unit Recom n Award Date Recom'd Date London Gazette -LG Comm of Aust Gazette -CG Aikman, G E. SSM 218 R:MID A:MID 10 Mar 18 LG: 14 Jun 18 CG:7 Nov 18 Arnott, J M. Lt Col R:CMG LG: 3 Jun 18 A:CMG CG:7 Nov 18 Arnott, J M. T Col A:MID LG: 6 Jul 17 CG:11 Oct 17 Arnott, J M. T Col A:MID LG: 14 Jun 18 CG:7 Nov 18 Arnott, J M. T Col A:MID LG: 5 Jun 19 CG:6 Oct 19 Ashburner, C Sgt 38 A:MID LG: 5 Nov 15 W. CG:27 Jan 16 Beard, A W. Cpl 958 R:DCM 23 Dec 18 LG: 11 Mar 20 A:DCM CG:30 Jun 20 Bleechmore, C. Maj R:DSO 9 Oct 18 LG: CG: Carroll, J. Tpr 649 R:MM 23 Dec 18 LG: 3 Jul 19 or A:MM CG:17 Oct Date Of Action 1 Oct Dec 17 Place Most Action Occurred Moascar, Egypt RECOM N-R CITATIO N-C Notes-N Held R 19 & 27 Sep 18 Jisr Benat Yakub R 30 Sep 18 & Dumar & R 2 Oct 18 Khan Ayash 29 Sep 18 Nukar Sasa R R

2 ? Cruddas, G F. Tpr 397 R:DCM A:MID 19 Jun 17 LG: 6 Jul 17 CG:11 Oct 17 Currie, A. Tpr 645 A:DCM LG: 26 Apr 17 CG:21 Aug 17 Currie, A. Tpr 645 A:MID LG: 6 Jul 17 CG:11 Oct 17 Daly, T J. Maj R:DSO 10 Mar 18 LG: 3 Jun 19 A: CG:7 Nov 18 Daly, T J. Maj A:MID LG: 14 Jun 18 CG:7 Nov 18 Daly, T J. Maj A:MID LG: 12 Jan 18 CG:23 May 18 Darley, T H. 2Lt 29 Apr 16 LG: CG: Darley, T H. Hon R:MC 19 Jun 17 LG: 6 Jul 17 Capt A:MID Darley, T H. Maj R:MID A:MID CG:11 Oct 17 6 Sep 18 LG: 22 Jan 19 CG:23 May 19 Darley, T H. Maj A:MID LG: 12 Jan 20 CG:1 Apr 20 Darley, T H. Maj A:OBE LG: 12 Dec 19 CG:25 Mar 20 Dean, A E. Lt Attd HQ 1 st Aust Dvn R:MID A:MID 7 Mar 17 LG: 1 Jun 17 CG:4 Oct 17 1 Mar 31 Rafa & R May 17 Magshaba 9 Jan 17 Rafa R 31 Oct 17 Tel el Saba R 1 Mar 31 May 17 Gallipoli Gallipoli, Egypt, Palestine Dennison, R L L/Cpl 2809 R:MM 23 Dec 18 LG: 3 Jul Sep 18 Mishmar R W. A:MM CG:17 Oct 19 Hayarden Follitt, H H B. Lt Col A:MID 29 Apr 16 LG: 28 Dec 17 1 May 21 Gallipoli R CG:18 Apr 18 Oct 15 Foreman, J L. Sgt 255 R:DCM 23 Dec 18 LG: 25 Feb 20 1 Oct 18 Damascus R A:DCM CG:20 May 20 Forrester, J R. T/Sgt 608 R:DCM 23 Dec 18 LG: 3 Jul 19 2 Oct 18 & Khan Ayash & R R R R R

3 A:MM CG:17 Oct Sep 18/1 Oct 18 Dumar Frankel, F D. A Sgt 257 HQ AIF (9 th LH) A:MID LG: 5 Jun 19 CG:6 Oct 19 Fryday, J. Cpl Apr 16 LG: CG: Godwin, E J. Tpr 1105 A:MID LG: 6 Jul 17 CG:11 Oct 17 Hahn, H J. Sgt 264 R:MID 16 Sep 17 LG: 16 Jan 18 1 Feb 8 R A:MID CG:23 May 18 Sep 17 Hahn, H J. Lt 264 A:MID LG: 12 Jan 20 CG:1 Apr 20 Halliday, N C. Tpr 1458 R:DCM 23 Dec 18 LG: 25 Feb 20 2 Oct 18 Khan Ayash R A:DCM CG:20 May 20 Hargrave, L M Lt R:MC 5 Nov 17 LG: 18 Feb 18 8 Nov 17 Huj R S. A:MC CG:25 Jul 18 Harvey, T W. Tpr 271 R:MM 23 Dec 18 LG: 3 Jul 19 2 Oct 18 Khan Ayash R A:MM CG:17 Oct 19 Heane, J. Capt R:Brevet Cnl LG: CG: Hillgrove, J D. T/Cpl 851 R:MM 23 Dec 18 LG: 3 Jul 19 2 Oct 18 Khan Ayash R A:MM CG:17 Oct 19 Howell, G C. Pvt 283 A:MID 1916 LG: 28 Jan 16 R Jones, A J. Tpr 2581 R:MID A:MID & R:DCM A: 16 Sep 17 & 19 Jun 17 CG:6 Apr 16 LG: 12 Jan 18 CG:23 May Apr 17 Gaza R Korf-Smith, E. (Smith, E K.) Tpr 1212 R:MM A:MM Linacre, F J. Lt R:MID A: 23 Dec 18 LG: 3 Jul 19 CG:17 Oct Jun 17 LG: CG: 29 Sep 18 Nukar Sasa R 19 Apr 17 Gaza R

4 Luxmoore, E M. Capt R:MC A:MC Masson, G G. Sgt 151 R:MID A:MID 6 Sep 18 LG: 1 Jan 19 CG:23 May Mar 18 LG: 14 Jun 18 CG:7 Nov Apr 18 Es Salt R 27 Oct 17 Beersheba R Masson, G G. Sgt 151 R:Medal for Military Bravery 1 st Class Maxwell, H C. Sgt 580 R:MM A:MM McConnan, W Sgt 429 R:MID A. (8 th LH) A:MID McDonald, J M. 2Lt R:Croix de Guerre; France 27 Apr 18 LG: CG: 23 Dec 18 LG: 3 Jul 19 CG:17 Oct Sep 17 LG: 16 Jan Nov 15 & 12 Dec 16 CG:23 May 18 LG: CG: 8 Dec 17 Tel Abu Dilak & Huj 2 Oct 18 Khan Ayash R Mar Sep 17 R Aug 15 Gallipoli R R McDonald, J M. Lt R:MC A:MC 9 Oct 18 LG: 8 Mar 19 CG:17 Jun Sep 18 & 2 Oct 18 Letjun, Jenin & Duma R McDonald, J M. 2Lt A:MID LG: 28 Jan 16 CG:6 Apr 16 McFarlane, H. T/Capt R:MC A:MC 23 Dec 18 LG: 3 Jun 19 CG:6 Oct 19 Night of 28/29 Aug 1915 Hill 60 Gallipoli Runeitra & Semakh R R McKenzie, K A. Maj A:DSO LG: 3 Mar 17 CG:25 Jul Dec 16 Magdhaba R McKenzie, K A. Maj R:MID A:MID 19 Jun 17 LG: 6 Jul 17 CG:11 Oct Apr 17 R

5 McKenzie, K A. Maj Attchd 4 th R:MID A: 10 Mar 18 LG: CG: LHBgde Miell, A. Lt Col A:MID LG: 5 Nov 15 CG:27 Jan 16 Morgan, F R. Tpr 605 R:MM 23 Dec 18 LG: 3 Jul 19 A:MM CG:17 Oct 19 Morrison, W N. Pvt 166 A:MID 1916 LG: 28 Jan 16 CG:6 Apr 16 Myren, R J G. Sgt 150 R:MID 19 Jun 17 LG: 16 Jan 18? Myren, J R C. A:MID CG:23 May Oct 17 & 28 Nov 17 Beersheba & Buis Ur el Dahba 27 Sep 18 Jisr Benat Yakub Aug Kaiajik 15 Aghala 1 Mar 21 Gaza May 17 R R R R Myren, R J G.? Myren, J R C. Sgt 150 R:MM A:MM 5 Jul 17 LG: 18 Oct 17 CG:14 Feb Jun 17 Beersheba R Parsons, H M. Maj R:DSO A:DSO 30 Jan 17 LG: 11 Apr 18 CG:30 Aug 18 Parsons, H M. Maj A:MID LG: 7 Oct 18 CG:12 Feb 19 Partington, N L. Tpr 213 R:MM 23 Dec 18 LG: 3 Jul 19 A:MM CG:17 Oct 19 Pascoe, W E H. T/Capt A:MID LG: 5 Jun 19 CG:6 Oct 19 Pascoe, W E H. T/Capt A:Egypt O LG: 16 Jan 20 Nile 4 th CG:1 Apr 20 Class Pender, W S. Capt R:MID 16 Sep 17 LG: 16 Jan 18 A:MID CG:23 May 18 Pennycuick, J. Tpr Apr 16 LG: CG: 8 Nov 17 Huj R 27 Sep 18 Jisr Benat Yakub 1 Mar 15 Sep 17 Gallipoli R R

6 Ragless, B B. Capt R:MID A:MID 10 Mar 18 LG: 14 Jun 18 CG:7 Nov 18 Reynell, C. Lt Col A:MID LG: 5 Nov 15 CG:27 Jan 16 Rickaby, T N. L/Cpl 1139 A:MID LG: 1 Dec 16 CG:19 Apr 17 Rickaby, T N. L/Cpl 1139 A:MM LG: 16 Nov 16 CG:19 Apr 17 Roger, C. Cpl 1442 R:MM 15 Nov 17 LG: 2 Apr 18? Rodger, C. A:MM CG:7 Aug 18 Runn, H E. Sgt 956 R:DCM 6 Sep 18 LG: 3 Sep 19 A:DCM CG:11 Dec 19 Scott Maj 17 Jun 16 LG: CG: Scott, A. Sig 762 R:MID 16 Sep 17 LG: 16 Jan 18 or A:MID CG:23 May ? Scott, W H. Maj R:DSO A:DSO 16 Apr 16 LG: 16 May 16 CG:21 Sep Nov 17 Berkusie Ridge 4 10 Aug 18 Hamish, Bir- El-Abd 8 Nov 17 Tel Abud R Dilaka 8 Aug 18 Musselladch R 3 Feb 17 Moiya Hareb 19 Apr 17 Gaza R Apr 16 Sinai Peninsula R R R Scott, W H. Maj R:CMG A:CMG 16 Sep 17 LG: 1 Jan 18 CG:18 Apr Apr 17 Gaza R Scott, W H. Lt Col R:Brevet Maj 14 Jun 18 LG: CG: Scott, W H. Lt Col R:Bar to DSO A: Bar to DSO 9 Oct 18 LG: 8 Mar 19 CG:17 Jun 19 Scott, W H. Lt Col A:MID LG: 12 Jan 18 CG:23 May 18 2 Oct 18 Duma R R Scott, W H. Lt Col A:MID LG: 11 Jun 20

7 CG:2 Sep 20 Scott, W H. T/Lt Col A:MID LG: 1 Dec 16 CG:19 Apr 17 Searle, L W. RQ Sgt 461 (11 th LH) A:MID 29 Apr 16 LG: 13 Jul 16 CG:30 Nov 16 Sharp, R C. Lt R:MC 9 Oct 18 LG: 8 Mar 19 A:MC CG:17 Jun 19 Shaw, O J. Lt R:MID 23 Dec 18 LG: 5 Jun 19 A:MID CG:6 Oct 19 Smith, D W A. Lt R:Brevet Maj 1917 LG: CG: Smith, F G P. Tpr 449 R:MID A:MID 16 Sep 17 LG: 12 Jan 18 CG:23 May 18 Smith, P T. Cpl 528 R:DCM LG: 31 May 16 A:DCM CG:21 Sep 16 Smyth, J N. Tpr 902 R:DCM 23 Dec 18 LG: 25 Feb 20 A:DCM CG:20 May 20 Stewart, L W. WO A:MSM LG: 3 Jun 19 CG:6 Oct 19 Sullivan, H. Sgt 72 A:MID LG: 5 Nov 15 CG:27 Jan 16 Todd, A H. T/Cpl 769 R:DCM 29 Dec 18 LG: 25 Feb 20 A:DCM CG:20 May 20 Turner, W T. SQMS 608 R:MID 13 Mar 19 LG: 12 Jan 20 A:MID CG:1 Apr 20 Wadrop, C G. Tpr 1276 R:MID 6 Sep 18 LG: 22 Jan 19 A:MID CG:23 May 19 Sep Dec Gallipoli R Oct 18 Jebel Kalamun R 2 Oct 18 Duma R 18 Apr 17 Atawinch R 13 Apr 16 Sinai R Peninsula 2 Oct 18 Khan Kusseir R 22 Sep 18 Jelbon R Apr, May, Aug 1918 Es Salt R R Wastell, N F. Lt R:MC A:MC Watson, W H. Tpr 1004 R:MM A:MM 9 Oct 18 LG: 8 Mar 19 CG:17 Jun Dec 18 LG: 3 Jul 19 CG:17 Oct Sep 18 Jisr Benat R Yakub 2 Oct 18 Khan Ayash R Wharton, F H. T/Cpl 1468 R:MID 6 Sep 18 LG: 22 Jan 19 R

8 A:MID CG:23 May 19 Wheaton, R A. Cpl 648 R:MM A:MID 29 Apr 17 LG: 12 Jan 18 CG:23 May 18 Whittlesea, W Pte rd LH R:MM 23 Dec 18 LG: 3 Jul 19 P. Field A:MM CG:17 Oct 19 Amb Attchd Wieck, G F G. Maj 15 th IB R:OCI, Cavalier 3 Feb 17 LG: CG: 27 Sep 18 Jisr Benat Yakub 29 Jun 15, Mar 1916 Gallipoli R R R Wieck, G F G. Maj R:DSO A:DSO LG: 4 Jun 17 CG:4 Oct 17 Wieck, G F G. Maj Attchd 3 rd ADHQ R:MID A:MID 6 Mar 18 LG: 28 May 18 CG:24 Oct 18 Wieck, G F G. Maj A:MID LG: 1 Jun 17 CG:4 Oct 17 Oct 1915 Somme R Wieck, G F G. Maj A:MID LG: 28 Dec 17 CG:18 Apr 18 Wieck, G F G. Maj A:MID LG: 4 Jan 17 CG:29 Jun 17 Wilkinson, R. Capt 9th LHR Attchd HQ AMDn R:O Nile 4 th Class A: O Nile 4 th Class 9 Nov 18 LG: 26 Nov 19 CG:19 Feb 20 Jun 1915 Egypt R

9 Wilkinson, R. Capt 9th LHR R:MID A:MID 23 Dec 18 LG: 5 Jun 19 CG:6 Oct 19 R Wuchatsch, B G. TSSM 504 R:MM A:MM 15 May 18 LG: 3 Jul 19 CG:17 Oct Apr 18 Es Salt R Wuchatsch, B G. Sgt 504 R:MID A:MID 6 Sep 18 LG: 22 Jan 19 CG:23 May Apr 18 Es Salt R Wuchatsch, B G. Sgt 504 R:DCM A: Yells, C R. T/Sgt 595 R:DCM (5th Div A:DCM Art) 23 Dec 18 LG: CG: 11 Oct 17 LG: 6 Feb 18 CG:27 Jun 18 2 Oct 18 Khan Ayash R 10 Sep 17 Mudowwaro R

10 RAAC DECORATIONS, HONOURS & AWARDS WW I S 9 th LIGHT HORSE REGIMENT Research Notes The basic information for these records has been retrieved from the following AWM Websites: It s An Honour: Historic List Honours & Awards: (Recommendations: First World War) Honours & Awards (Gazetted) Database: Additional Information for individual records is listed on each page as footnotes.

11 Aikman, George Ernest Staff Sergeant Major Service No: 218 At: Action on: 1 Oct 31 Dec 17 Date & Award Recom d: 10 Mar 18, MID Honour/Award:MID Date of London Gazette: 14 June 1918, page 7058, position 25 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 7 November 1918, page 2113, position 74 For gallantry in the field and devotion to duty for the period to Especially on the night of 30/11/17 1/12/17. Sergt Major Aikman had control of the regimental ammunition. Not only was he able to keep the ammunition up to the 9 th LH Regiment but was also able to dispatch 4000 rounds SAA to the 8 th ALH at a time when they required it badly. Throughout the whole operations the regimental ammunition has been under his control so at no time did a single hitch or delay occur in maintaining an ample supply in the firing line. His numerous other duties have been carried out in a manner which left nothing to be desired.

12 Arnott, John Maclean Lieutenant Colonel Service No: At: Moascar, Egypt Action on: Date & Award Recom d: Date unknown, Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Honour/Award:CMG Date of London Gazette: 3 June 1918, page 6488, position 1 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 7 November 1918, page 2110, position 20 For valuable services whilst commanding the Australian Training Depot, Moascar, for the last twenty months. He has shown tact, energy, and administrative ability, and is largely responsible for the efficiency of the Australian troops in Egypt.

13 Arnott, John Maclean Temporary Colonel Service No: At: Action on: Date & Award Recom d: Date unknown, unknown Honour/Award:MID Date of London Gazette: 6 July 1917, page 6772, position 8 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 11 October 1917, page 2664, position 2

14 Arnott, John Maclean Temporary Colonel Service No: At: Action on: Date & Award Recom d: Date unknown, unknown Honour/Award:MID Date of London Gazette: 14 June 1918, page 7058, position 1 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 7 November 1918, page 2113, position 50

15 Arnott, John Maclean Temporary Colonel Service No: At: Action on: Date & Award Recom d: Date unknown, unknown Honour/Award:MID Date of London Gazette: 5 June 1919, page 7190, position 16 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 6 October 1919, page 1466, position 26

16 Ashburner, Clifford William Sergeant Service No: 38 At: Action on: Date & Award Recom d: Date unknown, unknown Honour/Award:MID Date of London Gazette: 5 November 1915, page 11002, position 22 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 27 January 1916, page 156, position 54

17 Beard, Arthur William Colonel Service No: 958 At: Jisr Benat Yakub Action on: 19 & 27 Sep 18 Date & Award Recom d: 23 Dec 18, DCM Honour/Award:DCM Date of London Gazette: 11 March 1920, page 3128, position 8 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 30 June 1920, page 829, position 10 For most conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Crpl. Beard was for a long period employed on 3 rd ALH Brigade Scouts and since rejoining his unit he has at many times shown his skill in scouting, dispatch riding and bravery in action. Particularly during the recent operations on the 19 th Sept. He was the only one out of three dispatch riders that succeeded in getting his message through from the liaison officer with 4 th cavalry division to the Australian mounted Division. At Jisr Benat Yakub on Sept 27 th 1918 he performed some very daring scouting and while reconnoitring for a crossing over the Jordan river as one his work took him over open country and he became the target for many rifles at affective range for more than five minutes he carried out his work and returned and rendered an intelligent report of what he had seen.

18 Bleechmore, Clive Major Service No: At: Dumar & Khan Ayash Action on: 30 Sep 18 & 2 Oct 18 Date & Award Recom d: 9 Oct 18, DSO Honour/Award:No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: For bold, decisive action near Dumar on 30 th Sept whilst in charge of the vanguard. Having located a large column of enemy with transport moving NW along the Beirut road and notwithstanding heavy enemy machine gun fire, he disposed his squadron so as to bring fire to bear so effectively that the road was soon blocked with dead and transport, thus enabling the complete surrender of the column which ultimately took place. Again on by bold leading after being ordered to seize Khan Ayash he succeeded in heading off the enemy just as they were mounting a machine gun in the Khan.

19 Carroll, John Trooper Service No: 649 or 6049 At: Nukar Sasa Action on: 29 Sep 18 Date & Award Recom d: 23 Dec 18, MM Honour/Award:MM Date of London Gazette: 3 July 1919, page 8356, position 41 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 17 October 1919, page 1531, position 8 For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty under fire near Nukar Sasa on when his squadron was reconnoitring the enemy s position, Trooper McCann had his horse killed which fell on him and pinned him to the ground. Tpr Carroll galloped forward under heavy machine gun fire and freed Tpr McCann and carried him to a place of safety.

20 Cruddas, George Frederick Trooper Service No: 397 At: Rafa & Magshaba Action on: 1 Mar 31 May 17 Date & Award Recom d: 19 Jun 17, DCM Honour/Award:MID Date of London Gazette: 6 July 1917, page 6773, position 51 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 11 October 1917, page 2664, position 55 For consistent good work performed during period 1 st March 31 st May He at all times takes the greatest interest in whatever work he is given and is a fine example to other men in his squadron. This NCO was previously mentioned for good work with Lewis Gun at Rafa and Magshaba.

21 Currie, Alfred Trooper Service No: 645 At: Rafa Action on: 9 Jan 17 Date & Award Recom d: Date unknown, unknown Honour/Award:DCM Date of London Gazette: 26 April 1917, page 3944, position 4 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 21 August 1917, page 1785, position 29 For devotion to duty as a stretcher bearer and at Rafa on 9 th January 1917, for great gallantry under heavy fire attending to a wounded comrade, he himself being wounded while doing so. He refused to stop bandaging his comrade until he had completed his work.

22 Currie, Alfred Trooper Service No: 645 At: Action on: Date & Award Recom d: Date unknown, unknown Honour/Award:MID Date of London Gazette: 6 July 1917, page 6773, position 52 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 11 October 1917, page 2664, position 56

23 Daly, Thomas Joseph Major Service No: At: Tel el Saba Action on: 31 Oct 17 Date & Award Recom d: 10 Mar 18, DSO Honour/Award:DSO Date of London Gazette: 3 June 1919, page 6489, position 2 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 7 November 1918, page 2111, position 199 Near Tel el Saba on the 31 st October 1917, for making a personal reconnaissance over very heavy shell-swept country and selecting a route for the Regiment to move to support the New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade. This route was followed be the Regiment and wadis crossed at places selected by Major Daly. So skilfully was the route selected that the regiment was able to move into position travelling over a distance of more than 2000 yards without a single casualty.

24 Daly, Thomas Joseph Major Service No: At: Action on: Date & Award Recom d: Date unknown, unknown Honour/Award:MID Date of London Gazette: 14 June 1918, page 7058, position 19 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 7 November 1918, page 2113, position 68

25 Daly, Thomas Joseph Major Service No: At: Action on: Date & Award Recom d: Date unknown, unknown Honour/Award:MID Date of London Gazette: 12 January 1918, page 804, position 23 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 23 May 1918, page 1123, position 6

26 Darley, Thomas Henry 2 nd Lieutenant Service No: At: Gallipoli Action on: Date & Award Recom d: 29 Apr 16, unknown Honour/Award:No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: This officer has been continuously with this unit during the whole of the operations in Gallipoli and was promoted for merit. He has shown great devotion to duty and performed meritorious services in connection with his regiment, particularly at the period of great stress and difficulty when the regiment was much depleted in numbers. His name is submitted for favourable mention.

27 Darley, Thomas Joseph Honarary Captain Service No: At: Action on: 1 Mar 31 May 17 Date & Award Recom d: 19 Jun 17, MC Honour/Award:MID Date of London Gazette: 6 July 1917, page 6773, position 49 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 11 October 1917, page 2664, position 53 For consistent good services for period 1 st March 31 st May This officer has at all times displayed marked ability in the performance of his duties. He is a most energetic and capable officer and has had unbroken service in the Regiment since its formation. This officer is a most energetic, capable and efficient Quarter Master and has always been selected by the Bde when an officer is required for any special duties with regard to supplies and transport on operations. At all times he has completed these tasks with marked ability and given complete satisfaction to the brigade for meritorious services ever since the formation of the regiment as enumerated above. I consider him deserving of special recognition.

28 Darley, Thomas Henry Major Service No: At: Gallipoli, Egypt, Palestine Action on: Date & Award Recom d: 6 Sep 18, MID Honour/Award:MID Date of London Gazette: 22 January 1919, page 1164, position 56 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 23 May 1919, page 895, position 113 For exceptionally reliable and meritorious service during the past 3 ¼ years. This officer has been with the regiment during the whole of the Gallipoli, Egyptian and Palestine campaign up to the present date and by careful organisation and administration of his department, in the care and distribution of equipment and supplies has affected great economy to the service. During the operations he has been in charge of the brigade ammunition and water supplies which have always been kept up to the line in the battle area under strong enemy opposition.

29 Darley, Thomas Henry Major Service No: At: Action on: Date & Award Recom d: Date unknown, unknown Honour/Award:MID Date of London Gazette: 12 January 1920, page 507, position 50 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 1 April 1920, page 545, position 40

30 Darley, Thomas Henry Major Service No: At: Action on: Date & Award Recom d: Date unknown, unknown Honour/Award:OBE Date of London Gazette: 12 December 1919, page 15441, position 3 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 25 March 1920, page 391, position 12

31 Dean, Allan Ernest Lieutenant Service No: At: Action on: Date & Award Recom d: 7 Mar 17, MID Honour/Award:MID Date of London Gazette: 1 June 1917, page 5419, position 10 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 4 October 1917, page 2622, position 32 As ADC he has performed excellent services during the period under report, with special reference to the trenches. Has an excellent eye for country and locality and as a guide and reconnoitrer, never forgets a trench he has once visited. Has a good deal of practical knowledge. I have found him very useful to me in the front line areas.

32 Dennison, Robert Leonard West Lance Corporal Service No: 2809 At: Mishmar Hayarden Action on: 27 Sep 18 Date & Award Recom d: 23 Dec 18, MM Honour/Award:MM Date of London Gazette: 3 July 1919, page 8356, position 61 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 17 October 1919, page 1531, position 9 For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Mishmar Hayarden on 27 th Sept This NCO with great gallantry travelled the village and gained valuable information regarding the enemy. He located three machine guns, which he pointed out to his troop leader. The fire which his patrol drew enabled O.C. Squadron carrying out the reconnaissance to force an accurate of the enemy s dispositions. He gave a fine example of energetic patrol leading to the of his troop.

33 Follitt, Harold Harry Baily Lieutenant Colonel Service No: At: Gallipoli Action on: 1 May 21 Oct 15 Date & Award Recom d: 29 Apr 16, unknown Honour/Award:MID Date of London Gazette: 28 December 1917, page 13568, position 64 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 18 April 1918, page 845, position 41 This officer s name is submitted for conspicuously good work carried out with his regiment and the brigade from May 1 st to October 21 st at Anzac, during which period Captain Follitt on the various occasions in which the brigade was engaged, did most excellent work. I know of no officer with a higher sense of devotion to duty and have nothing but commendations for the manner in which he has performed his duties under great stress and difficulty.

34 Foreman, John Lester Sergeant Service No: 255 At: Damascus Action on: 1 Oct 18 Date & Award Recom d: 23 Dec 18, DCM Honour/Award:DCM Date of London Gazette: 25 February 1920, page 2302, position 1 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 20 May 1920, page 754, position 17 For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field. Near Marune NE of Damascus on at about 1600 when in charge of a flanking patrol of B Squadron came upon 47 enemy with machine guns and rifles taking up a position of defence. He ordered his party at once draw swords and charge, which was done. The whole enemy post comprising 1 officer, 41 Turks and 5 Germans were captured.

35 Forrester, Joseph Raymond Temporary Sergeant Service No: 608 At: Khan Ayash & Dumar Action on: 2 Oct 18 & 30 Sep 18/1 Oct 18 Date & Award Recom d: 23 Dec 18, DCM Honour/Award:MM Date of London Gazette: 3 July 1919, page 8356, position 76 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 17 October 1919, page 1530, position 73 For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the field of Khan Ayash on he displayed great courage in leading his troop against a force of Turkish mounted troops. This NCO although badly shaken through his horse falling in the charge secured a horse from the enemy and continued in the pursuit. Also for his fearless patrol work on the night / near Dumar during which he gained valuable information regarding road and railway and enemy s strength.

36 Frankel, F D Acting Sergeant Service No: 257 HQ AIF () At: Action on: Date & Award Recom d: 29 Apr 16, unknown Honour/Award:MID Date of London Gazette: 5 June 1919, page 7190, position 18 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 6 October 1919, page 1466, position 91

37 Fryday, John Corporal Service No: 413 At: Action on: Date & Award Recom d: 29 Apr 16, unknown Honour/Award:No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette:

38 Godwin, E J Trooper Service No: 1105 At: Action on: Date & Award Recom d: Date unknown, unknown Honour/Award:MID Date of London Gazette: 6 July 1917, page 6773, position 53 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 11 October 1917, page 2664, position 57

39 Hahn, Howard James Sergeant Service No: 264 At: Action on: 1 Feb 8 Sep 17 Date & Award Recom d: 16 Sep 17, MID Honour/Award:MID Date of London Gazette: 16 January 1918, page 937, position 40 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 23 May 1918, page 1125, position 72 Sergt Hahn has done consistent good work and shown great devotion to duty both in the field and in camp for the period 1/2/17 to 8/9/17. Work requiring particular attention to detail has always been allotted to him and carried out in a satisfactory manner.

40 Hahn, Howard James Lieutenant Service No: 264 At: Action on: Date & Award Recom d: Date unknown, unknown Honour/Award:MID Date of London Gazette: 12 January 1920, page 507, position 51 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 1 April 1920, page 545, position 42

41 Halliday, Norman Charles Trooper Service No: 1458 At: Khan Ayash Action on: 2 Oct 18 Date & Award Recom d: 23 Dec 18, DCM Honour/Award: DCM Date of London Gazette: 25 February 1920, page 2302, position 3 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 20 May 1920, page 755, position 1 For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the field at Khan Ayash on whilst proceeding in company to mount a relay signal station they discovered 1 German officer, 2 German other ranks and 85 Turks hidden in a wadi. The officer was preparing to mount an automatic rifle when these two men, in face of bomb fire, rushed the German officer, took his pistol, fired into the enemy and seized the automatic rifle. The enemy were so surprised that they surrendered in a body. These men, by their prompt action, prevented the enemy obtaining reverse fire onto the squadron charging the main body of the enemy.

42 Hargrave, Lancelot Morton Spiller Lieutenant Service No: At: Huj Action on: 8 Nov 17 Date & Award Recom d: 5 Nov 17, MC Honour/Award:MC Date of London Gazette: 18 February 1918, page 2162, position 4 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 25 July 1918, page 1588, position 103 On the 8 th November 1917, with great boldness and skill he occupied a knoll (about 5000 yards north of Huj) and brought heavy fire to bear on a 15 cm enemy howitzer with its team and escort. Though under severe fire, he killed all the draught bullocks and several of the escort and gunners. After this was done, his troop charged and captured the gun.

43 Harvey, Thomas William Trooper Service No: 271 At: Khan Ayash Action on: 2 Oct 18 Date & Award Recom d: 23 Dec 18, MM Honour/Award: MM Date of London Gazette: 3 July 1919, page 8357, position 4 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 17 October 1919, page 1531, position 11 For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field at Khan Ayash on He showed great initiative and fearlessness and marked determination in charging and pursuing enemy mounted troops. He greatly assisted his squadron to gain the at Khubet I Asafir and cut off the enemy s retreat. His work has been of a high standard throughout the recent operations.

44 Heane, J Captain Service No: At: Action on: Date & Award Recom d: Date unknown, Brevet Colonel Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette:

45 Hillgrove, Joseph Duncan T Corporal Service No: 851 At: Khan Ayash Action on: 2 Oct 18 Date & Award Recom d: 23 Dec 18, MM Honour/Award: MM Date of London Gazette: 3 July 1919, page 8357, position 13 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 17 October 1919, page 1530, position 90 For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field. At Khan Ayash on he displayed great dash and determination in a mounted charge against Turkish mounted troops. The example he set stimulated his comrades on the charge and pursuit.

46 Howell, G C. Private Service No: 283 At: Action on: 1916 Date & Award Recom d: Date unknown, unknown Honour/Award: MID Date of London Gazette: 28 January 1916, page 1208, position 3 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 6 April 1916, page 861, position 85 For good work and devotion, in assisting to remove wounded to a place of safety.

47 Jones, Augustine James Trooper Service No: 2581 At: Gaza Action on: 19 Apr 17 Date & Award Recom d: 16 Sep 17 & 19 Jun 17, MID & DCM Honour/Award: MID Date of London Gazette: 12 January 1918, page 804, position 47 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 23 May 1918, page 1123, position 30 For consistent good work for 1 st March 31 st May This man was wounded in operations at Gaza and after having his wound dressed returned to the firing line. He has on all occasions proved himself a good reliable man.

48 Korf-Smith, Erick (Smith, Ernest Korff) Trooper Service No: 1212 At: Nukar Sasa Action on: 29 Sep 18 Date & Award Recom d: 23 Dec 18, MM Honour/Award: MM Date of London Gazette: 3 July 1919, page 8358, position 5 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 17 October 1919, page 1531, position 14 For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field near Nukar Sasa on whilst on advance patrol which came under the fire of nine machine guns, he dismounted and in the open dressed the wounds of Trooper Agnew who was badly wounded and carried him to a place of safety with great personal risk to himself.

49 Linacre, Frederick John Lieutenant Service No: At: Gaza Action on: 19 Apr 17 Date & Award Recom d: 19 Jun 17, MID Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: Gaza operations He led his troop with great skill and ability and did excellent work all the day. He has also rendered consistent good services since the formation of the regiment.

50 Luxmoore, Ernest Marshall Captain Service No: At: Es Salt Action on: 30 Apr 18 Date & Award Recom d: 6 Sep 18, MC Honour/Award: MC Date of London Gazette: 1 January 1919, page 57, position 8 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 23 May 1919, page 890, position 72 For continuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations. 30/4/18 to 4/5/18. On April 30 th he was in charge of the advance guard and picquetting the heights on the 3 rd brigade s advance on Es Salt. When about 3 miles west of that place he promptly brushed aside minor opposition and seized such tactical points that the regiment was unable to get within 500 yards of the enemy s main position without casualties and kept him employed till the 3 rd LH brigade could come up which took some time owing to the narrowness of the track. It was from the position that he occupied that the assault on the enemy s position was made.

51 Masson, Gerald Gustave Sergeant Service No: 151 At: Beersheba Action on: 27 Oct 17 Date & Award Recom d: 10 Mar 18, MID Honour/Award: MID Date of London Gazette: 14 June 1918, page 7058, position 35 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 7 November 1918, page 2113, position 84 For good service and gallantry during the period 1/10/17 to 31/12/17. On near Beersheba an attack made by the enemy line this NCO was in charge of the right flank patrol to the squadron detailed of 20. By and able to threaten the enemy s flank and by the good selection of position for his troop On 8/12/17 he was acting Troop Leader. His troop was right flank troop of the advance guard, when the enemy was encountered at or near Tel Abu Dilak and the regiment came into action. The enemy tried to turn our flank; Sergeant Masson by the very able handling of his troop was able to bring fire to bear on the enemy and on any ground over which he could approach. This NCO also did splendid work at Huj on the same day and again at Bir Kusie on 12/11/17.

52 Masson, Gerald Gustave Sergeant Service No: 151 At: Tel Abu Dilak Action on: 8 Dec 17 Date & Award Recom d: 27 Apr 18, Medal for Military Bravery 1 st Class Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: On 8/12/17 he was acting Troop Leader. His troop was right flank troop of the advance guard, when the enemy was encountered at or near Tel Abu Dilak and the regiment came into action. The enemy tried to turn our flank; Sergeant Masson by the very able handling of his troop was able to bring fire to bear on the enemy and on any ground over which he could approach. This NCO also did splendid work at Huj on the same day and again at Bir Kusie on 12/11/17.

53 Maxwell, Haswell Charles Sergeant Service No: 580 At: Khan Ayash Action on: 2 Oct 18 Date & Award Recom d: 23 Dec 18, MM Honour/Award: MM Date of London Gazette: 3 July 1919, page 8357, position 40 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 17 October 1919, page 1530, position 102 For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field. At Khan Ayash on this NCO showed determined courage in a charge against Turkish mounted troops. Although thrown from his horse he remounted and resumed the charge and pursuit of the enemy rendering valuable work in maintaining cohesion in his troop over very rough country and under heavy enemy fire.

54 McConnan, Walter Alexander Sergeant Service No: 429 (8 th LH) At: Action on: Mar Sep 17 Date & Award Recom d: 16 Sep 17, MID Honour/Award: MID Date of London Gazette: 16 January 1918, page 937, position 45 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 23 May 1918, page 1125, position 76 For faithful, continuous work since the Reg was formed also for devotion to duty under the most trying circumstances in the field during the months of March to September.

55 McDonald, John Malcolm 2 nd Lieutenant Service No: At: Gallipoli Action on: Aug 15 Date & Award Recom d: 16 Nov 15, Honour/Award: Croix de Guerre; France Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: On the night of the attack on Hill 60, Aug 28/29, he displayed conspicuous bravery in bringing in 4 wounded men, and also holding the captured trench against repeated counter attacks by the Turks.

56 McDonald, John Malcolm 2 nd Lieutenant Service No: At: Action on: Date & Award Recom d: 29 Mar 1916 Honour/Award: MID Date of London Gazette: 28 Jan 1916 page 1208, position 1 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 6 Apr 1916, page 861, position 83 On the night of the attack on Hill 60, Aug 28/29, he displayed conspicuous bravery in bringing in 4 wounded men, and also holding the captured trench against repeated counter attacks by the Turks. OR For good work in clearing a trench of the enemy and gaining touch with 10 Light Horse; also for recovering wounded man to a place of safety.

57 McDonald, John Malcolm Lieutenant Service No: At: Letjun, Jenin & Duma Action on: 20 Sep 18 & 2 Oct 18 Date & Award Recom d: 9 Oct 18, MC Honour/Award: MC Date of London Gazette: 8 March 1919, page 3252, position 48 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 17 June 1919, page 1011, position 95 For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the , whilst the brigade was advancing from Letjun to Jenin. A number of Turks were observed in Birsuae in a wood about ½ mile south of the column. Lieut Macdonald with two troops galloped around to the rear of the enemy and with the sword drove them out into the open where the entire force numbering 1800 men, 200 mules, 200 horses and a number of donkeys, surrendered. This officer showed great dash and initiative and set a fine example to his troops. Again on he took two troops from the Birsuae area about 1 1/2 miles NE of Duma to seize the gap on pass at Khan Ayash and prevent the enemy from getting through it.

58 McDonald, John Malcolm 2 nd Lieutenant Service No: At: Action on: Date & Award Recom d: Date unknown, unknown Honour/Award: MID Date of London Gazette: 28 January 1916, page 1208, position 1 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 6 April 1916, page 861, position 83

59 McFarlane, Herbert T Captain Service No: At: Runeitra & Semakh Action on: Date & Award Recom d: 23 Dec 18, MC Honour/Award: MC Date of London Gazette: 3 June 1919, page 6929, position 4 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 6 October 1919, page 1462, position 22 The work of this officer as Staff Captain of the 4 th ALH Brigade throughout the whole of the operations has been most praiseworthy. The desert mounted corps lines of communication at Kuneitra entailed a great amount of extra work which his prompt initiative enabled him to deal with. He was of great assistance to the brigadier in the attack on Semakh on 25 th Sept, where he was slightly wounded and his horse killed under him. Immediately after this action he organised a train crew and a plate laying gang out of the brigade and had proceeded to the repair of the railway to Beisan within 6 hours of the capture of Semakh.

60 McKenzie, Kenneth Alan Major Service No: At: Magdhaba Action on: 23 Dec 16 Date & Award Recom d: Date unknown, unknown Honour/Award: DSO Date of London Gazette: 3 March 1917, page 2190, position 4 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 25 July 1917, page 1544, position 49 On the 23 rd December 1916 at Magdhaba he led his squadron in the attack which was the first squadron to reach the enemy s position. In the assault he had his squadron so well in hand that after the trenches to the North-East of the position were taken, 50 men were obtained from him at a moments notice to send on to the assistance of the 10 th Light Horse regiment, he taking command. This officer has at all times done very fine work and is always selected for duty where care and determination are necessary.

61 McKenzie, Kenneth Alan Major Service No: At: Action on: 19 Apr 17 Date & Award Recom d: 19 Jun 17, MID Honour/Award: MID Date of London Gazette: 6 July 1917, page 6773, position 50 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 11 October 1917, page 2664, position 54 During operations of showed absolute coolness as brigade headquarters were frequently under heavy fire he showed a fine example. His organisation and sifting of information were most invaluable to me.

62 McKenzie, Kenneth Alan Major Service No: At: Beersheba & Buis Ur el Dahba Action on: 31 Oct 17 & 28 Nov 17 Date & Award Recom d: 10 Mar 18, MID Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: As Brigade Major to 4 th ALH Brigade this officer s staff work and organisation prior to and during the attack on Beersheba on 31 st October 1917 greatly influenced the of the action. On moving to the support of the Yeomanry Mounted Division, on 28 th November 1917 his staff work during the occupation of defence positions at Buis Ur el Dahba and during the subsequent withdrawal to and occupation of positions at El Barf resulted in the brigade carrying out its duties with remarkably few casualties.

63 Miell, Albert Lieutenant Colonel Service No: At: Action on: Date & Award Recom d: Date unknown, unknown Honour/Award: MID Date of London Gazette: 5 November 1915, page 11002, position 19 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 27 January 1916, page 156, position 51

64 Morgan, Frederick Richard Trooper Service No: 605 At: Jisr Benat Yakub Action on: 27 Sep 18 Date & Award Recom d: 23 Dec 18, MM Honour/Award: MM Date of London Gazette: 3 July 1919, page 8357, position 57 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 17 October 1919, page 1530, position 107 For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field. During the action on the Jordan crossing near Jisr Benat Yakub on 27 th Sept this man moved his Hotchkiss rifle forward in front of his squadron lines with remarkable fearlessness in the face of heavy machine gun fire and continued firing until severely wounded.

65 Morrison, W N Private Service No: 166 At: Kaiajik Aghala Action on: Aug 15 Date & Award Recom d: 1916, unknown Honour/Award: MID Date of London Gazette: 28 January 1916, page 1208, position 2 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 6 April 1916, page 861, position 84 For gallantry in clearing an enemy trench with bombs, thereby enabling his party to gain tough with the 10 th Light Horse.

66 Myren, Royal John George Sergeant Service No: 150 At: Gaza Action on: 1 Mar 31 May 17 Date & Award Recom d: 19 Jun 17, MID Honour/Award: MID Date of London Gazette: 16 January 1918, page 937, position 46 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 23 May 1918, page 1125, position 77 For good consistent work performed during period 1st March 31 st May He is a particularly good patrol leader and during the above period has done splendid work on many occasions in above capacity both day and night. He did excellent work during Gaza operations and is a good conscientious NCO.

67 Myren, Royal John George Sergeant Service No: 150 At: Beersheba Action on: 24 Jun 17 Date & Award Recom d: 5 Jul 17, MM Honour/Award: MM Date of London Gazette: 18 October 1917, page 10731, position 32 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 14 February 1918, page 284, position 46 On 24 th June while in charge of a patrol reconnoitring towards the Wadi Imlich showed great dash and gallantry in obtaining necessary information reference the enemy s dispositions a body of about 400 infantry having advanced from the Wadi Imlich towards the patrol at point 300 with the apparent intention of delivering a surprise attack also on 4 th July while in charge of advanced patrol covering a special officers reconnaissance of the country SW of Beersheba again showed great skill and energy in clearing the sector of numerous enemy patrols enabling the reconnaissance party to gain important information.

68 Parsons, Harry Meshach Major Service No: At: Huj Action on: 8 Nov 17 Date & Award Recom d: 30 Jan 17, DSO Honour/Award: DSO Date of London Gazette: 11 April 1918, page 4411, position 3 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 30 August 1918, page 1781, position 36 At and near Huj on the 8 th November 1917, Major Parsons was Officer Commanding Vanguard on the approach to Huj by his excellent handling of his squadron he was able to keep the enemy moving from position to new positions without obtaining assistance of the Main guard. Throughout the whole action he kept in close contact with the enemy and when the large ammunition dump at Huj was reached the enemy had already set fire to some dumps. Major Parsons, by threatening their flanks and vigorously pressing the enemy caused them to retire. On the night of 30/11 1/12/17 during the enemy s attack on the position held by the 8 th LH Regt by his capable fire control he was able to bring rear enfilade fire on the enemy and when daylight arrived set up a barrage behind the enemy which prevented them from withdrawing thereby aiding in the capture of prisoners taken at that place.

69 Parsons, Harry Meshach Major Service No: At: Action on: Date & Award Recom d: Date unknown, unknown Honour/Award: MID Date of London Gazette: 7 October 1918, page 11816, position 2 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 12 February 1919, page 261, position 2

70 Partington, Norman Leslie Trooper Service No: 213A At: Jisr Benat Yakub Action on: 27 Sep 18 Date & Award Recom d: 23 Dec 18, MM Honour/Award: MM Date of London Gazette: 3 July 1919, page 8357, position 74 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 17 October 1919, page 1530, position 119 For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. At Jordan crossing near Jisr Benat Yakub on whilst acting as despatch lines he showed great fearlessness in delivering messages to the squadron under very heavy machine gun and rifle fire.

71 Pascoe, William Edward Hill T Captain Service No: At: Action on: Date & Award Recom d: Date unknown, unknown Honour/Award: MID Date of London Gazette: 5 June 1919, page 7189, position 19 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 6 October 1919, page 1467, position 4.

72 Pascoe, William Edward Hill T Captain Service No: At: Action on: Date & Award Recom d: Date unknown, unknown Honour/Award: Egypt Order of the Nile 4 th Class Date of London Gazette: 16 January 1920, page 700, position 3 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 1 April 1920, page 546, position 9.

73 Pender, William Stanhope Captain Service No: At: Action on: 1 Mar 15 Sep 17 Date & Award Recom d: 16 Sep 17, MID Honour/Award: MID Date of London Gazette: 16 January 1918, page 937, position 13 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 23 May 1918, page 1125, position 45 For general good services rendered during the period 1 st March 15 th Sept 1917 in the capacity of Staff Capt his staff work has always been excellent..

74 Pennycuick, John Trooper Service No: 614 At: Gallipoli Action on: Date & Award Recom d: Date unknown, unknown Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette:

75 Ragless, Benjamin Brookman Captain Service No: At: Burkusie Ridge Action on: 10 Nov 17 Date & Award Recom d: 10 Mar 18, MID Honour/Award: MID Date of London Gazette: 14 June 1918, page 7058, position 23 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 7 November 1918, page 2113, position 72 On the 10/11/17 at Burkusie Ridge Captain Ragless in the absence of his squadron leader on duty occupied and held a position to the south of Burkusie village with great determination and until a force of enemy five times the strength of his men in the firing lines had reached 150 yards of his position thus causing achievement of troops on his left. He then successfully and with skill withdrew his squadron and occupied a second position. Captain Ragless has at all times done good work.

76 Reynell, Carew Lieutenant Colonel Service No: 614 At: Action on: Date & Award Recom d: Date unknown, unknown Honour/Award: MID Date of London Gazette: 5 November 1915, page 11002, position 20 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 27 January 1916, page 156, position 52

77 Rickaby, Thomas Nathaniel Lance Corporal Service No: 1139 At: Hamish, Bir-El-Abd Action on: 4 10 Aug 18 Date & Award Recom d: Date unknown, unknown Honour/Award: MID Date of London Gazette: 1 December 1916, page 11807, position 55 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 19 April 1917, page 926, position 63 At Hamish and Bir-El_Abd from 4 th to 10 th August This NCO was in the scouts during recent operations and showed himself very keen and capable, bringing back valuable information. He was conspicuous on the 5 th August when the Brigade s scouts captured 14 camels laden with machine guns and machine gun parts.

78 Rickaby, Thomas Nathaniel Lance Corporal Service No: 1139 At: Action on: Date & Award Recom d: Date unknown, unknown Honour/Award: MM Date of London Gazette: 16 November 1916, page 11145, position 79 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 19 April 1917, page 925, position 28

79 Roger, Colin (Rodger, Colin?) Corporal Service No: 1442 At: Tel Abud Dilaka Action on: 8 Nov 17 Date & Award Recom d: 15 Nov 17, MM Honour/Award: MM Date of London Gazette: 2 April 1918, page 4023, position 50 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 7 August 1918, page 1662, position 56 On the near Tel Abud Dilaka Cpl Roger was in charge of an advanced patrol at about 0445 he did rush an enemy - and captured enemy cavalry and 3 dismounted men. His action had no casualties in doing so.

80 Runn, Henry Edward Sergeant Service No: 956 At: Musselladch Action on: 8 Aug 18 Date & Award Recom d: 6 Sep 18, DCM Honour/Award: DCM Date of London Gazette: 3 September 1919, page 11188, position 9 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 11 December 1919, page 2378, position 9 For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. At Musselladch on 8 th August 1918 he made a daring reconnaissance into and behind the enemy lines gaining valuable information. His work as a patrol leader has always been most commendable.

81 Scott Major Service No: At: Moiya Hareb Action on: 3 Feb 17 Date & Award Recom d: 17 Jun 16, unknown Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette:

82 Scott, Archibald Signaller Service No: 762 or 764 At: Gaza Action on: 19 Apr 17 Date & Award Recom d: 16 Sep 17, MID Honour/Award: MID Date of London Gazette: 16 January 1918, page 937, position 49 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 23 May 1918, page 1125, position 80 This man did not complete the period under consideration he being wounded at Gaza on whilst laying a telephone wire between the 1 st & 2 nd command posts of his regiment under a very heavy fire. His work as a signaller has at all times been excellent managing to get in touch with other stations when other signallers had failed. He showed great initiative in the discharge of his duty. This signaller s name was forwarded for recognition in Feb 1917.

83 Scott, William Henry Major Service No: At: Sinai Peninsula Action on: Apr 16 Date & Award Recom d: 16 Apr 16, DSO Honour/Award: DSO Date of London Gazette: 16 May 1916, page 4927, position 1 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 21 September 1916, page 2621, position 21 On the Sinai Peninsula, April 11 th to 13 th, Major Scott carried out the following highly successful operations:- Starting on April 11 th, in command of a small column, consisting of a squadron with engineers, Wireless Detachment, and Camel Transport he conducted a reconnaissance of the Turkish Post at Jifjaffa, 58 miles east of the Suez Canal. Arriving within 8 miles of his objective, on the night of the 12/13 th, he decided to attack the Post on the morning of the 13 th. His arrangements for the attack were so well conceived, and so well executed that, with the loss of only one man and one horse killed, he accounted for the whole of the Turkish garrison, with the exception of the unwounded, mounted men who escaped. He brought back as prisoners the Austrian Lieutenant in command of the Post, and four wounded and thirty three unwounded prisoners, leaving six of the enemy dead on the scene of action. In carrying out the above operation Major Scott displayed the highest possible qualities of a leader of mounted troops. He has previously been mentioned in despatches for good work on the Gallipoli Peninsula.

84 Scott, William Henry Major Service No: At: Gaza Action on: 19 Apr 17 Date & Award Recom d: 16 Sep 17, CMG Honour/Award: CMG Date of London Gazette: 1 January 1918, page 6, position 16 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 18 April 1918, page 846, position 16 For gallant and continuous work of the highest order carried out by this officer during the Gaza operations, right up to the time of his being wounded. He was always well in touch with his command and engaging the enemy heavily.