RAAC DECORATIONS, AWARDS & HONOURS WW I. 3rd Light Horse Regiment. Amended 10 Apr 08

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1 RAAC DECORATIONS, AWARDS & HONOURS WW I 3rd Light Horse Regiment. Amended 10 Apr 08 Name Rank at time of Action Regt No Unit Recom n Award Baker, G E. Pte 210 R:Medaille Militaire Bell, G J. Lt Col R:CMG & Bar to DSO A:CMG Date Recom'd Date London Gazette - LG Comm of Aust Gazette -CG 7 Dec 15 LG: CG: 28 Jan 18 LG: 11 Apr 18 CG:30 Aug 18 Date Of Action 9 22 Aug Oct 17 & 9 10 Nov 17 Place Most Action Occurred Quinn s Post Tel El Saba, Jemmameh & Esdud Bell, G J. Lt Col R:Bar to DSO A:MID Bell, T G. Sgt 109 R: MID A: 5 Apr 18 LG: 7 Oct 18 CG:12 Feb 19 3 Sep 18 LG: CG: Bennett, C P. Tpr LG: CG: Bennett, W J. Lt 7 Dec 15 LG: CG: 31 Mar 18 Es Salt 13/14 Jul 18 View Post 4/9 Aug 16 Romani & Bir El Abd 6 Aug 6 Quinn s Post Sep 15 Bennett, W J. Maj R: MID A:MID 17 Jun 17 LG: 12 Jan 18 CG:23 May & 29 Apr 17 Gaza & Wadi Sihan

2 Bennett, W J. Maj R: A: Benetto, C A. L/Cpl 367 R: A: 1917 LG: CG: 16 Aug 16 LG: CG: 19 Jun 17 Erk 4 Aug 16 Romani & Abd Benetto, C A. 2 nd Lt 367 R: MC 5 Apr 18 LG: 16 Sep 18 A:MC CG:4 Feb 19 Bigg, J T. Capt R: MID 13 Dec 18 LG: 12 Jan 20 A:MID CG:1 Apr 20 Bingham, O E Sgt LG: H. CG: Bingham, O E Sgt Aug 16 LG: H. CG: Bingham, O E Sgt LG: H. CG: Bosworth, L. Pte Aug 16 LG: CG: Botten, H W. L/Cpl 1371 R: MM 17 Jul 18 LG: 11 Feb 19 A:MM CG:17 Jun Mar 18 Es Salt 27 Sep 18 Wadi Hammam 15 Nov 15 Destroyer Hill 4 Aug 16 Romani 4/9 Aug 16 Romani & Bir El Abd 4 Aug 16 Romani 14 Jul 18 Abu Tellul Brooks, J J. Maj R: DSO A:DSO 1917 LG: 3 Mar 17 CG:25 Jul 17 9 Jan 17 Rafa Brooks, J J. Maj A: MID LG: 6 Jul 17 CG:11 Oct 17 Brooks, J J. Maj R: Brevet Maj 16 Jun 18 LG: CG: Gallipoli, Magdhaba, Rafa, Beersheba & Es Salt 15 Nov 15 Destroyer Hill Cameron, C C. Pte LG: CG: Cameron, H A. L/Cpl 2648 R: MM 4 May 18 LG: 4 May 18 El Fuheis A: CG: Clerke, J M. Capt R:Decoratio 25 Apr 18 LG: 24 Mar 2 Umm Es Shert

3 n;roumania CG: Apr 18 Clerke, J M. Capt A:DSO LG: 12 Dec 19 CG:25 Mar 20 Clerke, J M. T Maj A:MID LG: 12 Jan 20 CG:1 Apr 20 Collins, H G. Pte LG: CG: Cook, A E. Tpr 391 R: MM 1 Nov 17 LG: 4 Feb 18 A:MM CG:27 Jun 18 Coulston, B H. Cpl Nov 17 LG: CG: Cox, E R. Cpl 1437 R: MID 13 Dec 18 LG: 12 Jan 20 A:MID CG:1 Apr 20 Dalrymple, G. RQMS 232 R: MID 4 Mar 18 LG: 14 Jun 18 A:MID CG:7 Nov 18 Davies, A A. Sgt 405 R: MID 4 Mar 18 LG: 14 Jun 18 A:MID CG:7 Nov 18 Derrington, E Capt 16 Aug 16 LG: C. CG: Dick, A. Maj A:MID LG: 11 Jun 20 CG:2 Sep 20 Dick, A. Maj R: DSO 17 Jul 18 LG: 2 Dec 18 A:DSO CG:23 May 19 Diprose, A E. Pte LG: CG: Donovan, V D. Tpr 396 R: MM 1 Nov 17 LG: 4 Feb 18 A:MM CG:27 Jun 18 Douglas, D R. Cpl 127 A:MID 26 Jan 17 LG: 6 Jul 17 CG:11 Oct Sep 18 Wadi Hammam 15 Nov 15 Destroyer Hill 31 Oct 17 Beersheba 1 Mar 31 May Sep 18 Wadi Hammam Sep Sep Tel El Saba Aug 16 Romani 31 Mar 18 Es Salt 14 Jul 18 Madhbeh 15 Nov 15 Destroyer Hill 31 Oct 17 Beersheba 9 Jan 17 Rafa Ewington, G S. Pte Aug 16 LG: 4 Aug 16 Romani CG: Foster, A C. Cpl 411 A: 16 Aug 16 LG: 4 Aug 16 Romani

4 CG: Foster, A C. 2Lt 411 R: MM 17 Jul 18 LG: 2 Dec 18 A:MC CG:23 May 19 Foster, F O. Pte Aug 16 LG: CG: Fry, A G. Cpl 316 AAMC 16 Aug 16 LG: attached 3rd CG: LHR Fulton, D. Lt Col R:COMG 1918 LG: 3 Jun 19 A:COMG CG:6 Oct 19 Fulton, D. Lt Col R: LG: 5 Jun 19 A:MID CG:6 Oct 19 Fulton, D. Lt Col R: LG: 22 Jan 19 A:MID CG:23 May 19 Fulton, D. Lt Col R: LG: 1 Jan 19 A:COBE CG:23 May 19 Garrett, F G. Sgt 709 R:DCM 4 Mar 18 LG: 3 Jun 18 Garvie, R G. Lt 1 st Machine Gun Sqn attached 3rd LHR A:DCM R: MC A:MC Goulston, B H. Cpl 420 R: MID A:MID CG:7 Nov 18 4 May 18 LG: 2 Dec 18 CG:23 May Jun 17 LG: 12 Jan 18 CG:23 May Jul 18 Abu Tellul 4 Aug 16 Romani 4 Aug 16 Romani Egypt 9 Jan 17 Rafa 4 May 18 El Fuheis 19 Apr 28 May 17 Wadi Ghuzze Goulston, B H. Cpl 420 R: MID 17 Jun 17 LG: 19 Apr 17 Gaza A: CG: Gourlay, T P. Sgt 747 R: MID 2 Mar 18 LG: 14 Jun 18 A:MID CG:7 Nov 18 Graf, H M. Pte Aug 16 LG: 4 Aug 16 Romani CG: Griffin, D J. Pte Aug 16 LG: 4 Aug 16 Romani CG: Griffin, J N. Lt R: MC 1 Nov 17 LG: 18 Jan Oct 17 Beersheba

5 Henshall, A. Sgt 5173 (4 th Div Train) A:MC CG:23 May 18 A:MM 1 May 18 LG: 29 Aug 18 CG:2 Jan 19 Hogarth, T R. Tpr 3295 R: MM 1 Nov 17 LG: 4 Feb 18 A:MM CG:27 Jun 18 Howard, E J. Pte Aug 16 LG: CG: Inglis, O Tpr rd LH A:MID LG: 5 Jun 19 (Postal CG:6 Oct 19 Corps) Kemp, H C G. Pte 627 R:Croix de Guerre; France Kenny, W H. L/Cpl 171 (MMP Army Corps HQ) R:DCM A:MID 1915 LG: CG: 9 Nov 15 LG: 3 Jun 16 CG:21 Sep 16 Kenyon, T. Lt 16 Aug 16 LG: CG: Kenyon, T. Capt R: O N 1917 LG: 26 Nov 19 A: Egypt CG:19 Feb 20 Order of the Nile 4 th Class Kernot, E H. Pte 529 R:Croix de Guerre; France 1915 LG: CG: 10 & Apr Oct 17 Beersheba 4 Aug 16 Romani 15/16 May 15 Apr Dec 1915 Quinn s Post Anzac 4 Aug 16 Romani 15/16 May 15 Quinn s Post Kidman, R K. Lt R: MC 5 Apr 18 LG: 16 Sep Mar 18 Es Salt A:MC CG:4 Feb 19 Killalea, H. L/Cpl 538 R: MM 1 Nov 17 LG:4 Feb Oct 17 Beersheba A:MM CG:27 Jun 18 Killcoat, D H. Sgt 179 R:DCM 1 Nov 17 LG: 31 Oct 17 Beersheba CG: Laney, C J W. Sgt Sep 17 LG: 4/9 Aug 16 Romani

6 Lewis, L. Maj 1 st LHFA Attchd 3rd LHR Mainwaring, W R C. Capt R:OWE 5 th Class with Swords A: Serbia OWE 3 rd Class CG: 1916 LG: CG: 1916 LG: 15 Feb 17 CG:25 Jul 17 Mainwaring, W Capt R: LG: 12 Jan 18 R C. A: MID CG:23 May 18 Mainwaring, W Capt R:L H 5 th 16 Nov 15 LG: R C. Class Chevalier CG: Marchant, A J. L/Cpl 755 R: MID 13 Dec 18 LG: 12 Jan 20 A:MID CG:1 Apr 20 Mason, R A. Cpl 322 R:DCM 1916 LG: 6 Sep 15 A:DCM CG:30 Dec 15 McArthur, G K. Sgt Dec 15 LG: CG: McCord, G W. Tpr 3238 R: MM 1 Nov 17 LG: A: CG: Mills, C. Maj 16 Aug 16 LG: CG: Mooney, J. Pte Aug 16 LG: CG: Morgan, H A. Pte 458 R: MM 16 Aug 16 LG: 16 Nov 16 A:MM CG:19 Apr 17 Morgan, H A. Pte 458 R: LG: 1 Dec 16 A:MID CG:19 Apr 17 Murray, J E. Lt A:MID 11 Mar 19 LG: 12 Jan 20 CG:1 Apr 20 Nance, P E. Pvt 1479 A:MID LG: 21 Jun May 15 Romani, Bir El Abd & Magdhaba Monash Gully 26 Sep 18 Zerka From 26 May May 15 Quinn s Post Bloody Angle 31 Oct 17 Beersheba 4 Aug 16 Romani 4 Aug 16 Romani 4 Aug 16 Romani Palestine

7 CG:21 Sep 16 Nelson, S J. Tpr Jun 17 LG: CG: 19 Apr 28 May 17 Wadi Ghuzze Nelson, S J. Tpr 459 R: MID A:MID 17 Jun 17 LG: 12 Jan 18 CG:23 May 18 Gaza Nelson, S J. Tpr 459 R: MID A:MID 3 Sep 18 LG:22 Jan 19 CG:23 May 19 1 Mar 11 Sep 18 Abu Tellul Parry, E K. Capt 1 st LHFA Attached 3rd LHR Parry, E K. Maj (AAMC) Parry, E K. Maj (AAMC) A:MID 16 Aug 16 LG: 12 Jan 18 CG:23 May 18 A:MID LG: 12 Jan 20 CG:1 Apr 20 A:MC LG: 1 Jan 18 CG:18 Apr 18 Ragless, C W. Pte LG: CG: Rayment, G L. Sgt 3 R:DCM 14 Nov 16 LG: CG: Richards, W G. Tpr Jan 17 LG: CG: Riley, J T. Sgt Aug 16 LG: CG: Riley, J T. 2Lt 477 A: Italy 7 Mar 17 LG: 31 Aug 17 Bronze CG:20 Dec 17 Medal for Military Valour Riley, J T. 2Lt 477 R: MC 1 Nov 17 LG: A: CG: Rowell, F M. Lt Col A:MID LG: 5 Nov 15 CG:27 Jan 16 4 Aug 16 Romani 15 Nov 15 Destroyer Hill 1 Sep 16 Rafa 4 Aug 16 Romani 9 Jan 17 Rafa 31 Oct 17 Beersheba 25 Apr to 5 Jul Anzac

8 Ryan, J D. SSM 187 R: MM A: Ryan, J D. SSM 187 R: MID A:MID Smith, R V. Lt R: MC Attchd No67 A: SRFC 1 Nov 17 LG: CG : 3 Aug 18 LG:22 Jan 19 CG:23 May LG: CG: Smith, R. Sgt 2649 LG: CG: Stewart, W. Sgt 489 R: MM 5 Apr 18 LG: 29 Aug 18 A:MM CG:2 Jan 19 Tongs, C J. Lt A:MID 11 Mar 19 LG: 12 Jan 20 CG:1 Apr 20 Treloar, F J. Lt R: MC 17 Jul 18 LG: 2 Dec 18 A:MC CG:23 May 19 Viney, H G. Maj R: MID 18 Sep 16 LG: 4 Jan 17 Attached 5 th & CG:29 Jun 17 Brigade R: DSO Viney, H G. Maj Attached 5 th Brigade A:MID R: COMG 27 Sep 17 LG: CG: Viney, J A. L/Cpl 1715 R: MID 3 Sep 18 LG: CG: Waterhouse, P Sgt 542 R: MID 13 Dec 18 LG: 12 Jan 20 M. A:MID CG:1 Apr 20 Wendt, A K. Capt A:MID LG:12 Jan 20 CG:1 Apr Oct 17 Beersheba 1 11 Mar 18 Jordan Valley Romani, Bir El Abd & Rafa 19 Sep 31 Amman, Wadi Oct 18 Hammam 31 Mar 18 Es Salt 19 Sep 30 Jozeleh, Wadi Oct 18 Hammam 14 Jul 18 Abu Tellul 25 Jul 5 Aug 16 & Aug Feb 22 Jul 17 Somme Le Barque, Thilloy & Laghicourt 11 Apr 18 Ghorahiyeh Bridge Head 27 Sep 18 Wadi Hammam 7 Apr 16 Jordan Valley

9 RAAC DECORATIONS, HONOURS & AWARDS WW I S 3rd LIGHT HORSE REGIMENT S AND S FOR HONOURS AND AWARDS MADE TO MEMBERS OF THE 3rd LIGHT HORSE REGIMENT (AIF). 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.

10 Baker, Gilbert Ernest Private Service No: 210 At: Quinn s Post Action on: 9-22 Aug 15 Date & Award Recom d: 7 Dec 15, Medaille Militaire Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: For consistent good work in sniping and bomb throwing at Quinn s Post between 9/8/15 and 22/8/15, when he had his right hand blown off by the premature explosion of a new bomb which was being experimented with.

11 Bell, George John Lieutenant Colonel Service No: At: Tel El Saba, Jemmameh & Esdud Action on: 31 Oct 17 & 9-10 Nov 17 Date & Award Recom d: 28 Jan 18, CMG & Bar to DSO Honour/Award:CMG Date of London Gazette: 11 April 1918, page 4410, position 1 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 30 August 1918, page 1781, position 32 For conspicuous dash and gallantry in action throughout the operations commencing 31/10/17. At Tel El Saba on 31/10/17 he employed his Regiment with such skill and dash and drove his attack with such vigour that he captured the enemy strong position on Tel El Saba, covering Beersheba from the last. On 9/11/17 as Advance Guard to the brigade he displayed great energy during the advance from Jemmameh Burier-Ejjy-Mejdel (where he captured 8 officers and 162 other ranks prisoners) Beit Duras and on 10/11/17 when his advance was held up by enemy in strength on high ground 2 ½ miles South East of Esdud, he displayed great boldness in the carrying out of his attack on the position. Throughout the pursuit his work was characterised by dash and vigour, his personal, untiring enthusiasm permeating the whole of his regiment. From Gallipoli onwards, without intermission, his work has been consistently good.

12 Bell, George John Lieutenant Colonel Service No: At: Es Salt Action on: 31 Mar 18 Date & Award Recom d: 5 Apr 18, Bar to DSO Honour/Award:MID Date of London Gazette: 7 October 1918, page 11816, position 1 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 12 February 1919, page 261, position 3 For conspicuous gallantry and dash in action. In the Es Salt area on 31/3/18 when his regiment was attached to the 179 th Inf. Brigade and operating on the left flank of the Es Salt force, he pushed his regiment (less 1 Squadron and 3 troops which were operating towards Ammah), round the right flank of the enemy line, having ridden to a point 3 miles South of Es Salt and then moved dismounted 3000 yards North East. He arrived in position in rear of and on the right flank of the enemy before daylight and attacked the extreme right post with two troops, capturing 3 machine guns and killing 1 officer and 13 other ranks. He then pushed North in rear of and against the enemy flank driving them in great confusion before him, thus frustrating the threatened attack on the Es Salt force.

13 Bell, Thomas Gillespie Sergeant Service No: 109 At: View Post Action on: 13/14 Jul 18 Date & Award Recom d: 3 Sep 18, MID Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: During period of 1/3/18 to 11/9/18. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This NCO was in charge of listening at View Post at 2400 on the night of 13/14 th July 1918 when he gave the first intimation that the enemy was concentrating on the right front of View Post. Sgt Bell s timely warning enabled the most minute details to be attended to before the enemy attacked at He had been slightly wounded but stuck to his post. His conduct and devotion to duty under the circumstances was remarkable. Sgt Bell s conduct under fire has always been a fine example to the men under his command.

14 Bennett, C P. Trooper Service No: 1417 At: Romani & Bir-El-Abd Action on: 4/9 Aug 16 Date & Award Recom d: 1916, unknown Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette:

15 Bennett, William James Lieutenant Service No: At: Quinn s Post Action on: 6 Aug 6 Sep 15 Date & Award Recom d: 7 Dec 15, unknown Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: This officer landed on 12 th May and is recommended for his consistent devotion to duty and unfailing energy under all circumstances since that date particularly during the period 6 th August to 6 th September 1915 on Quinn s Post.

16 Bennett, William James Major Service No: At: Gaza & Wadi Sihan Action on: 19 & 29 Apr 17 Date & Award Recom d: 17 Jun 17, MID Honour/Award:MID Date of London Gazette: 12 January 1918, page 804, position 20 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 23 May 1918, page 1123, position 1 For conspicuous gallantry in action during 2 nd Battle of Gaza on 19/4/17. When a Regiment of enemy cavalry attacked the right of the 1 st ALH Brigade, South of Baiket El Sana, this officer in command of his squadron displayed marked skill and initiative and by his dashing movement repelled the enemy attack. Major Bennett further displayed great boldness and enterprise on 29/4/17 when carrying out a reconnaissance of the area in the vicinity of Wadi Sihan, he pushed forward and crossed the Gaza-Beersheba Road between Sihan and Atawineh and gained valuable information of the enemy position.

17 Bennett, William James Major Service No: At: Erk Action on: 19 Jun 17 Date & Award Recom d: 1917, unknown Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette:

18 Bennetto, Cyril Ashley Lance Corporal Service No: 367 At: Romani & Abd Action on: 4 Aug 16 Date & Award Recom d: 16 Aug 16, unknown Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: For rescuing a wounded man under heavy rifle and machine gun fire and for his coolness during the action.

19 Bennetto, Cyril Ashley 2 nd Lieutenant Service No: 367 At: Es Salt Action on: 31 Mar 18 Date & Award Recom d: 5 Apr 18, MC Honour/Award:MC Date of London Gazette: 16 September 1918, page 11045, position 2 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 4 February 1919, page 140, position 4 In an attack north west of Es Salt on 31 st March 1918, Lieut. Bennetto took his troop with a rush across the open and captured three machine guns and killing or capturing the personnel. Lieutenant Bennetto continued his advance on a confused enemy, who retiring in large numbers and other casualties were enfiladed as the enemy retired. Lieutenant Bennetto s success was a fine example of what may be done by quick decision and dash.

20 Bigg, John Theodore Captain Service No: At: Wadi Hammam Action on: 27 Sep 18 Date & Award Recom d: 13 Dec 18, MID Honour/Award:MID Date of London Gazette: 12 January 1920, page 507, position 29 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 1 April 1920, page 545, position 35 For continuous devotion to duty and good service. He commanded a squadron during the last operations and on the evening of the 27 th September 1918 he led that squadron with great dash against the enemy capturing 200 prisoners the total for the regiment being 13 officers and 440 other ranks. This officer has on various occasions commanded a squadron on the field with marked success.

21 Bingham, Owen Ernest Hugh Sergeant Service No: 373 At: Destroyer Hill Action on: 15 Nov 15 Date & Award Recom d: 1915, unknown Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: For special patrol work and placing a letter from a Turkish prisoner in the enemy s lines.

22 Bingham, Owen Ernest Hugh Sergeant Service No: 373 At: Romani Action on: 4 Aug 16 Date & Award Recom d: 16 Aug 16, unknown Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: For rescuing a wounded man under heavy machine gun fire which cost him his life.

23 Bosworth, Leslie Private Service No: 1679 At: Romani Action on: 4 Aug 16 Date & Award Recom d: 16 Aug 16, unknown Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: For rescuing a wounded man under heavy machine gun fire and shrapnel fire and for his coolness during the action.

24 Botten, Herbert William Lance Corporal Service No: 1371 At: Abu Tellul Action on: 14 Jul 18 Date & Award Recom d: 17 Jul 18, MM Honour/Award:MM Date of London Gazette: 11 February 1919, page 2143, position 7 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 17 June 1919, page 1015, position 62 For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the morning of 14/7/18 the enemy attacked sector Abu Tellul Defence. He handled a difficult signal with great skill and when under bombardment by the enemy artillery the were repeatedly cut between Regimental forward headquarters and the various posts. His courage in readjusting broken lines and skill in handling the whole system in the absence of the signalling officer and signalling sergeant were most commendable..

25 Brooks, Joseph Johnson Major Service No: At: Rafa Action on: 9 Jan 17 Date & Award Recom d: 1917, DSO Honour/Award:DSO Date of London Gazette: 3 March 1917, page 2190, position 2 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 25 July 1917, page 1544, position 47 For conspicuous gallantry in action at Rafa on the 9 th January 1917 and for the splendid example he displayed. He handled his men in a capable manner during a frontal attack under very heavy rifle, machine gun and high explosive fire.

26 Brooks, Joseph Johnson Major Service No: At: Gallipoli, Magdhaba, Rafa, Beersheba & Es Salt Action on: Date & Award Recom d: 16 Jun 18, Brevet Major Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: For general good work and marked ability in the battles on Gallipoli, Magdhaba, Rafa, 2 nd Gaza, advance on Beersheba; operations in Palestine; attack on Es Salt.

27 Brooks, Joseph Johnson Major Service No: At: Action on: Date & Award Recom d: Date unknown, unknown Honour/Award: MID Date of London Gazette: 6 July 1917, page 6773, position 26 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 11 October 1917, page 2664, position 30

28 Cameron, C C. Private Service No: 274 At: Destroyer Hill Action on: 15 Nov 15 Date & Award Recom d: 1915, unknown Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: For consistent scouting, collection of arms, ammunition, accoutrements and locating enemy s working parties.

29 Cameron, Hugh Allen Lance Corporal Service No: 2648 At: El Fuheis Action on: 4 May 18 Date & Award Recom d: 4 May 18, MM Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: At El Fuheis on 4/5/18 for gallantry and initiative in that he while in charge of one machine gun of rear guard, under Lieut. Col. Bell covering withdrawal of troops of Desert Mounted Corps from Es Salt and high lands east of Jordan occupied a necessarily exposed position in last ground and maintained heavy traversing fire on dominating position held by enemy: thus preventing fire being concentrated on withdrawing troops. In withdrawing gun heavy fire was concentrated on his gun and crew; which he withdrew safely.

30 Clerke, James Martin Captain Service No: At: Umm Es Shert Action on: 24 Mar 2 Apr 18 Date & Award Recom d: 25 Apr 18, Decoration; Roumania Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette:

31 Clerke, James Martin Captain Service No: At: Wadi Hammam Action on: 27 Sep 18 Date & Award Recom d: Date unknown, unknown Honour/Award:DSO Date of London Gazette: 12 December 1919, page 15442, position 3 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 25 March 1920, page 391, position 22 For continuous devotion to duty and good service. On the morning of 27 th September at Wadi Hammam he led his squadron with great dash against the enemy capturing 240 together with machine guns and automatic rifles. Capt. Clerke has commanded a squadron since 28/2/18 and has always been an enterprising and gallant leader.

32 Clerke, James Martin T 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 30 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 1 April 1920, page 545, position 60

33 Collins, H G. Private Service No: 241 At: Destroyer Hill Action on: 15 Nov 15 Date & Award Recom d: 1915, unknown Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: For consistent scouting, collection of arms, ammunition, accoutrements and locating enemy s working parties.

34 Cook, Alfred Ernest Trooper Service No: 391 At: Beersheba Action on: 31 Oct 17 Date & Award Recom d: 1 Nov 17, MM Honour/Award:MM Date of London Gazette: 4 February 1918, page 1617, position 90 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 27 June 1918, page 1392, position 106 During action in front of Beersheba 31/10/17. For great courage in carrying in wounded men under heavy machine gun and rifle fire. This man worked exceptionally hard throughout the action. He repeatedly returned to the firing line across exposed ground and carried back wounded. His was a fine example of real courage and devotion to duty.

35 Coulston, B H. Corporal Service No: 420 At: Action on: 1 Mar 31 May 17 Date & Award Recom d: 1 Nov 17, unknown Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette:

36 Cox, Eric Robertson Corporal Service No:1437 At: Wadi Hammam Action on: 27 Sep 18 Date & Award Recom d: 13 Dec 18, MID Honour/Award:MID Date of London Gazette: 12 January 1920, page 507, position 34 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 1 April 1920, page 545, position 39 For devotion to duty and gallantry. At Wadi Hammam on 27 th September 1918 he was one of the NCOs in charge of advanced scouts when he showed great boldness and dash in advancing under heavy machine gun and automatic rifle fire and which was largely responsible for capture of 453 enemy, 3 machine guns and 1 automatic rifle. This NCO has done very fine service in the past and has always been a dashing and eager scout.

37 Dalrymple, George Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant Service No: 232 At: Action on: Sep Date & Award Recom d: 4 Mar 18, MID Honour/Award:MID Date of London Gazette: 14 June 1918, page 7058, position 27 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 7 November 1918, page 2113, position 76 For

38 Davies, Albert Arthur Sergeant Service No: 405 At: Tel El Saba Action on: Sep Date & Award Recom d: 4 Mar 18, MID Honour/Award:MID Date of London Gazette: 14 June 1918, page 7058, position 28 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 7 November 1918, page 2113, position 77 For very high class work done leader of scouting parties and wounded whilst doing at Tel El Saba on the

39 Derrington, Edwin Cooper Captain Service No: At: Romani Action on: 4 Aug 16 Date & Award Recom d: 16 Aug 16, unknown Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: For the gallant handling of his men under heavy rifle machine gun artillery fire. He was wounded before having his wounds dressed.

40 Dick, Archie Major Service No: At: Es Salt Action on: 31 Mar 18 Date & Award Recom d: Date unknown, unknown Honour/Award:MID Date of London Gazette: 11 June 1920, page 6452, position 10 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 2 September 1920, page 1145, position 9 For gallantry and skilful leadership. On the morning of the 31 st March 1918 while operating on the NABLUS West of Es Salt he led his squadron with great dash against 300 enemy cavalry and by making clever use of the ground was able to dislodge them from their position and drive them into the Jordan Valley inflicting many casualties on men and horses. Major Dick has on many occasions shown great courage and ability as a squadron leader.

41 Dick, Archie Major Service No: At: Madhbeh Action on: 14 Jul 18 Date & Award Recom d: 17 Jul 18, DSO Honour/Award:DSO Date of London Gazette: 2 December 1918, page 14215, position 1 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 23 May 1919, page 882, position 3 For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the morning of the 14 th July 1918 when the enemy attacked Abu Tellul, Jordan Defences, in almost overwhelming force his tenacity in handling two posts under his command was largely responsible for the enemy being repulsed with heavy casualties. His coolness under very trying circumstances was remarkable. The information that he gave from the time the enemy were first heard at 0130 and all through the battle, of the position of the enemy, their exact dispositions, and their progress was most valuable and enabled fire from the batteries to be brought on the enemy exactly where it was wanted.

42 Diprose, A E. Private Service No: 401 At: Destroyer Hill Action on: 15 Nov 15 Date & Award Recom d: 1915, unknown Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: For special patrol work and placing a letter from a Turkish prisoner in the enemy s lines.

43 Donovan, Vivian Daniel Trooper Service No: 396 At: Beersheba Action on: 31 Oct 17 Date & Award Recom d: 1 Nov 17, MM Honour/Award:MM Date of London Gazette: 4 February 1918, page 1618, position 13 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 27 June 1918, page 1392, position 129 During action in front of Beersheba 31/10/17. For conspicuous courage and initiative. Whilst his troop officer was absent on duty his troop Sergeant severely wounded, he assumed command of the men in his immediate vicinity and led them forward and encouraged the men to advance over ground by machine gun and rifle fire.

44 Douglas, Donald Roy Corporal Service No: 127 At: Rafa Action on: 9 Jan 17 Date & Award Recom d: 26 Jan 17, unknown Honour/Award:MID Date of London Gazette: 6 July 1917, page 6773, position 27 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 11 October 1917, page 2664, position 31 Rafa 9/1/17. For conspicuous gallantry in action, he being wounded early in the action, but would not leave his gun because the had been seriously wounded. He stuck to his gun throughout the action observing and directing the fire of the gun. It was due to the excellent action of this gun that the squadron was able to advance.

45 Ewington, George Simmons Private Service No: 407 At: Romani Action on: 4 Aug 16 Date & Award Recom d: 16 Aug 16, unknown Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: For gallant work done in the. He was rifle fire.

46 Foster, Arthur Clement Corporal Service No: 411 At: Romani Action on: 4 Aug 16 Date & Award Recom d: 16 Aug 16, unknown Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: For rescuing a wounded man under heavy machine gun and rifle fire after one man had already been killed in making the attempt.

47 Foster, Arthur Clement 2 nd Lieutenant Service No: 411 At: Abu Tellul Action on: 14 Jul 18 Date & Award Recom d: 17 Jul 18, MM Honour/Award:MC Date of London Gazette: 2 December 1918, page 14285, position 12 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 23 May 1919, page 885, position 5 For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the morning of 14/7/18 he was in command of Vaux Post, Abu Tellul, Jordan Defences when the enemy attacked at daybreak the pressure brought to bear on this post was extremely heavy and his fine courage and coolness in face of each assault was most commendable. Large number of enemy dead lying in front of his post bear witness to the determined defence made by he and his garrison.

48 Foster, Francis Oliver Private Service No: 1390 At: Romani Action on: 4 Aug 16 Date & Award Recom d: 16 Aug 16, unknown Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: For rescuing a wounded man under heavy machine gun and rifle fire and for his coolness during the action.

49 Fry, Arthur George Corporal Service No: 316 Australian Army Medical Corps Attached At: Romani Action on: 4 Aug 16 Date & Award Recom d: 16 Aug 16, unknown Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: For attending wounded in the firing line and for successfully tying wounded horses while exposed to heavy fire.

50 Fulton, David Lieutenant Colonel Service No: At: Egypt Action on: Date & Award Recom d: 1918, Companion of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George Honour/Award: Companion of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George Date of London Gazette: 3 June 1919, page 6922, position 2 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 6 October 1919, page 1462, position 7 For valuable service as commandant Australian Headquarters Egypt Cairo.

51 Fulton, David Lieutenant Colonel 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 10 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 6 October 1919, page 1466, position 92

52 Fulton, David Lieutenant Colonel Service No: At: Action on: Date & Award Recom d: Date unknown, unknown Honour/Award: MID Date of London Gazette: 22 January 1919, page 1164, position 7 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 23 May 1919, page 895, position 114

53 Fulton, David Lieutenant Colonel Service No: At: Action on: Date & Award Recom d: Date unknown, unknown Honour/Award: COBE Date of London Gazette: 1 January 1919, page 54, position 2 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 23 May 1919, page 890, position 4

54 Garrett, Frederick George Sergeant Service No: 709 At: Rafa Action on: 9 Jan 17 Date & Award Recom d: 4 Mar 1918, DCM Honour/Award:DCM Date of London Gazette: 3 June 1918, page 6491, position 3 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 7 November 1918, page 2112, position 8 For long and exceptionally good work as a signaller and NCO. He has been through every operation since the beginning of the war in which the 3 rd Australian Light Horse has taken part. This NCO did most excellent work on the western and south western frontier. At Rafa his work was out telephone lines to under very heavy fire and also assisted in carrying wounded men back to the dressing station under very heavy fire action. 9 Jan 1917.

55 Garvie, Roy Gordon Lieutenant Service No: 1 st Machine Gun Squadron Attached At: El Fuheis Action on: 4 May 18 Date & Award Recom d: 4 May 18, MC Honour/Award:MC Date of London Gazette: 2 December 1918, page 14286, position 1 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 23 May 1919, page 884, position 14 At El Fuheis on 11/5/18

56 Goulston, Bernard Harry Corporal Service No: 420 At: Wadi Ghuzze Action on: 19 Apr 28 May 17 Date & Award Recom d: 17 Jun 17, MID Honour/Award:MID Date of London Gazette: 12 January 1918, page 804, position 42 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 23 May 1918, page 1123, position 25 For consistent good scouting during recent operations East of Wadi Ghuzze 19/4/17 to 28/5/17. He displayed great bravery as a scout on many occasions and although often fired at from almost point blank range was always ready and anxious for duty when men were required for scouting ground of a particularly dangerous nature.

57 Goulston, Bernard Harry Corporal Service No: 420 At: Gaza Action on: 19 Apr 17 Date & Award Recom d: 17 Jun 17, MID Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: For conspicuous gallantry in action as a scout to C Squadron, 3 rd LHR, during the 2 nd Battle of Gaza on 19/4/17 when his squadron went into action against enemy cavalry attacking the right of the 1 st ALH Brigade, South of Baiket El Sana he showed great daring and skill in selection of ground for the movements of the squadron in difficult and broken country where rapidity of movement was essential to gain advantage of position. His coolness and judgement under fire was most marked. Again on 29/4/17 he showed great courage and enterprise as a scout when his squadron leader obtained valuable information of enemy positions in the area Sihan Atawineh.

58 Gourlay, Thomas Phillip Sergeant Service No: 747 At: Action on: Date & Award Recom d: 2 Mar 18, MID Honour/Award:MID Date of London Gazette: 14 June 1918, page 7058, position 30 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 7 November 1918, page 2113, position 79 As a leader of reconnoitring patrol and scout

59 Graf, Henry Milford Private Service No: 418 At: Romani Action on: 4 Aug 16 Date & Award Recom d: 16 Aug 16, unknown Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: For rescuing a wounded man under heavy rifle and machine gun fire after a man had already been killed in making the attempt.

60 Griffin, Daniel Joseph Private Service No: 1537 At: Romani Action on: 4 Aug 16 Date & Award Recom d: 16 Aug 16, unknown Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: For rescuing a man under heavy rifle and machine gun fire. During patrol he was wounded.

61 Griffin, James Norbent Lieutenant Service No: At: Beersheba Action on: 31 Oct 17 Date & Award Recom d: 1 Nov 17, MC Honour/Award:MC Date of London Gazette: 18 January 1918, page 959, position 12 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 23 May 1918, page 1126, position 12 For conspicuous gallantry and skill in leading his troop during the action on front of Beersheba on the 31 st October He repeatedly led his troop forward under heavy machine gun and rifle fire and gave covering fire which enabled his squadron to advance across exposed ground. His personal courage was a fine example to his men and his skill in choosing best positions for covering fire was largely responsible for the squadrons success during the action.

62 Henshall, Albert Sergeant Service No: 5173 At: Action on: 10 & Apr 19 Date & Award Recom d: 1 May 18, MM Honour/Award:MM Date of London Gazette: 29 August 1918, page 10141, position 62 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 2 January 1919, page 2, position 107 On 10 th, 20 th and 21 st April 1918, while Corbie was under heavy enemy shell fire this NCO was in charge of and issuing supplies from a dump near railway station in town mentioned. Although the bombardment was intense causing the occupants to vacate portion of the town in which dump was located, this NCO remained at his post and encouraged those who were issuing under his orders. The Supply Officer, Corbie, has reported on the gallantry and devotion to duty of this NCO under very adverse conditions.

63 Hogarth, Thomas Roydon Trooper Service No: 3295 At: Beersheba Action on: 31 Oct 17 Date & Award Recom d: 1 Nov 17, MM Honour/Award:MM Date of London Gazette: 4 February 1918, page 1618, position 94 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 27 June 1918, page 1393, position 39 During action on front of Beersheba 31/10/17. For conspicuous gallantry as a stretcher bearer in action. He went out under heavy machine gun and rifle fire to bring in his troop leader who was mortally wounded. His fellow stretcher bearer was killed and he himself brought the officer to shelter. Three times during the action he brought wounded men to shelter under heavy fire and was eventually wounded seriously. His was a fine example of true courage and devotion to duty.

64 Howard, Edmund John Private Service No: 821 At: Romani Action on: 4 Aug 16 Date & Award Recom d: 16 Aug 16, unknown Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: For his gallant attempt to rescue a wounded man under heavy machine gun fire.

65 Inglis, Oliver Trooper Service No: 2329 (Postal Corps) At: Action on: Date & Award Recom d: Date unknown, unknown Honour/Award: MID Date of London Gazette: 5 June 1919, page 7190, position 6 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 6 October 1919, page 1467, position 1

66 Kemp, H C G. Private Service No: 627 At: Quinn s Post Action on: 15/16 May 15 Date & Award Recom d: 1915, Croix de Guerre; France Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: On night of 15&16/5/15 at Quinn s Post Turks were heavily bombing a section of the beach where in were Private Houlgrarc and Corpl Butler who were both badly wounded and unable to get out. These two men Kernot and Kemp went into that section of the beach and rescued Butler and returning again brought Houlgrarc out. In spite of the shower of bombs which continued to rain into the beach and which rendered that section of the beach for a time untenable.

67 Kenny, William Harold Lance Corporal Service No: 171 (MMP Army Corps HQ) At: Anzac Action on: Apr-Dec 1915 Date & Award Recom d: 19 Nov 15, DCM Honour/Award: France DCM Date of London Gazette: 3 June 1916, page 5585, position 11 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 21 September 1916, page 2622, position 46 For general good service and devotion to duty was present at Anzac throughout the period from first landing in April to evacuation in December and was never absent from duty a day carrying out his various police duties on pass and beaches frequently under shell fire always in an exemplary manner.

68 Kenyon, Thomas Lieutenant Service No: At: Romani Action on: 4 Aug 16 Date & Award Recom d: 16 Aug 16, unknown Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: For coolness and skilful handling of his men under heavy machine gun and artillery fire. (Mr Kenyon was suffering from an accidental bayonet wound in the face and successfully carried out his duty.)

69 Kenyon, Thomas Captain Service No: At: Action on: Date & Award Recom d: 1917, Order of the Nile Honour/Award:Egypt Order of the Nile 4 th Class Date of London Gazette: 26 November 1919, page 14636, position 2 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 19 February 1920, page 190, position 5

70 Kernot, E H. Private Service No: 529 At: Quinn s Post Action on: 15/16 May 15 Date & Award Recom d: 1915, Croix de Guerre; France Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: On night of 15&16/5/15 at Quinn s Post Turks were heavily bombing a section of the beach where in were Private Houlgrarc and Corpl Butler who were both badly wounded and unable to get out. These two men Kernot and Kemp went into that section of the beach and rescued Butler and returning again brought Houlgrarc out. In spite of the shower of bombs which continued to rain into the beach and which rendered that section of the beach for a time untenable.

71 Kidman, Roy Keith Lieutenant Service No: At: Es Salt Action on: 29 Mar 18 Date & Award Recom d: 5 Apr 18, MC Honour/Award:MC Date of London Gazette: 16 September 1918, page 11049, position 4 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 4 February 1919, page 139, position 9 For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the morning of 29 th march 1918, whilst in command of an outpost on the Nablis Road, a strong force of the enemy moving towards Es Salt, attacked his post at Lieutenant Kidman, held the enemy in check and inflicted casualties at a few yards range, compelling them to deploy in the hills in front of the post. Lieutenant Kidman held the post until daylight and by his telephone communication was able to give accurate information as to the enemy s strength and position. His coolness and tenacity on a very important post was most commendable.

72 Killalea, Henry Lance Corporal Service No: 538 At: Beersheba Action on: 31 Oct 17 Date & Award Recom d: 1 Nov 17, MM Honour/Award:MM Date of London Gazette: 4 February 1918, page 1618, position 134 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 27 June 1918, page 1393, position 78 For conspicuous personal gallantry and skill in handling his Hotchkiss Gun during the action in front of Beersheba on 31 st of Oct He repeatedly went forward in front of the firing line under heavy machine gun and rifle fire to take up suitable positions from which to give covering to enable his troops advance over exposed ground. He was eventually wounded whilst out 30 yards in front of firing line.

73 Killcoat, David Hatton Sergeant Service No: 179 At: Beersheba Action on: 31 Oct 17 Date & Award Recom d: 1 Nov 17, DCM Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: During the action in front of Beersheba on 31 st October 1917, he was in command of a troop throughout the action and led it with conspicuous skill and gallantry in the assault against Tel El Saba.

74 Laney, C J W. Sergeant Service No: 981 At: Romani Action on: 4/9 Aug 16 Date & Award Recom d: 14 Sep 17, unknown Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette:

75 Lewis, L. Major Service No: 1 st LHFA attached At: Action on: Date & Award Recom d: 1916, unknown Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette:

76 Mainwaring, Wentworth Roland Cauenagh Captain Service No: At: Monash Gully Action on: May 15 Date & Award Recom d: 16 Nov 15, Legion of Honour 5 th Class Chevalier Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: For repeatedly exposing himself to snipers fire while attending to men wounded by snipers fire in Monash Gully between and and fore consistent good work in the field since those dates.

77 Mainwaring, Wentworth Roland Cauenagh Major Service No: At: Romani, Bir El Abd, & Magdhaba Action on: Date & Award Recom d: 1916, Order of the White Eagle 5 th Class with Swords Honour/Award: Serbia Order of the White Eagle - 3rd Class Date of London Gazette: 15 February 1917, page 1608, position 1 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 25 July 1917, page 1543, position 3

78 Mainwaring, Wentworth Roland Cauenagh 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 77 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 23 May 1918, page 1123, position 60

79 Marchant, Andrew James Lance Corporal Service No: 755 At: Zerka Action on: 26 Sep 18 Date & Award Recom d: 13 Dec 18, MID Honour/Award: MID Date of London Gazette: 12 January 1920, page 507, position 35 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 1 April 1920, page 545, position 44 Period: 19 th Sep to 31 st Oct 1918 Actions: Amman 19 th to 25 th September Jozeleh 22/23 Sep Wadi Hammam 27 th Sept For devotion to duty and gallantry on 26 th September when he was carrying a despatch from his sqdn at Zerka to Rafa situated North of Amman, the enemy holding the road on railway line intercepted him but by his determination and skill he succeeded in breaking through under fire and delivered the despatch which was important. This NCO has on many occasions shown great courage and enterprise as a leader of patrols.

80 Mason, R A. Corporal Service No: 322 At: Quinn s Post Action on: From 26 May 16 Date & Award Recom d: 1916, DCM Honour/Award: DCM Date of London Gazette: 6 September 1915, page 8857, position 5 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 30 December 1915, page 3224, position 2 This NCO has been continuously employed since May 26 th to the present date at Quinn s Post in mining work. He has been present and taken a foremost part in the loading and tawping of numerous mines an operation always attended with considerable risk being most enterprising at all times and showing a complete disregard of danger.

81 McArthur, George Kirby Sergeant Service No: 601 At: Bloody Angle Action on: May 15 Date & Award Recom d: 7 Dec 15, unknown Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: This NCO is recommended for his work in patrolling alone, three times the Bloody Angle and recovering many rifles both Turkish and SMLE, ammunition and equipment also acquiring valuable information regarding enemy s digging operations between the dates of 20 th and 30 th May 1915.

82 McCord, Gordon William Trooper Service No: 3238 At: Beersheba Action on: 31 Oct 17 Date & Award Recom d: 1 Nov 17, MM Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: During action in front of Beersheba 31/10/17. For great courage in carrying in wounded men under heavy machine gun and rifle fire. This man worked exceptionally hard throughout the action. He repeatedly returned to the firing line across exposed ground and carried back wounded. This stretcher bearer s work was a fine example of real courage and devotion to duty.

83 Mills, Charles Major Service No: At: Romani Action on: 4 Aug 16 Date & Award Recom d: 16 Aug 16, unknown Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: For the gallant handling of his men under heavy rifle, machine gun and artillery fire and for continuing for a considerable period while wounded.

84 Mooney, John Private Service No: 21 At: Romani Action on: 4 Aug 16 Date & Award Recom d: 16 Aug 16, unknown Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: Under heavy rifle and machine gun fire he brought in a wounded man and also displayed great coolness throughout the action.

85 Morgan, Henry Albert Private Service No: 458 At: Romani Action on: 4 Aug 16 Date & Award Recom d: 16 Aug 16, MM Honour/Award:MM Date of London Gazette: 16 November 1916, page 11145, position 40 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 19 April 1917, page 924, position 149 At Romani on 4 th August After being severely wounded in the wrist held on to his horse (four) took them up to the firing line and brought his section back to cover under heavy fire.

86 Morgan, Henry Albert Private Service No: 458 At: Action on: Date & Award Recom d: Date unknown, unknown Honour/Award:MID Date of London Gazette: 1 December 1916, page 11807, position 26 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 19 April 1917, page 926, position 34

87 Murray, James Elliot Lieutenant Service No: At: Palestine Action on: Date & Award Recom d: 11 Mar 19, unknown Honour/Award:MID Date of London Gazette: 12 January 1920, page 507, position 31 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 1 April 1920, page 545, position 45 For gallantry and devotion to duty. During the latest operations in Palestine he showed skilful leadership and throughout the campaign he has been a most gallant and reliable officer.

88 Nance, Percy Edwin Private Service No: 1479 At: Action on: Date & Award Recom d: Date unknown, unknown Honour/Award: MID Date of London Gazette: 21 June 1916, page 6181, position 1 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 21 September 1916, page 2623, position 23

89 Nelson, Sydney John Trooper Service No: 459 At: Wadi Ghuzze Action on: 19 Apr 28 May 17 Date & Award Recom d: 17 Jun 17, unknown Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: For consistent good scouting during operations East of Wadi Ghuzze 19/4/17 to 28/5/17. He displayed great bravery as a scout on many occasions and although often fired at from almost point blank range, was always ready and anxious for duty when men were required for scouting ground of a particularly dangerous nature.

90 Nelson, Sydney John Trooper Service No: 459 At: Gaza Action on: Date & Award Recom d: 17 Jun 17, MID Honour/Award:MID Date of London Gazette: 12 January 1918, page 804, position 49 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 23 May 1918, page 1123, position 32 For conspicuous gallantry in action during the 2 nd battle of Gaza. When scouting in company with No. 420 Cpl H H Goultson he displayed great gallantry and dash in bringing valuable information under heavy fire to his squadron leader thereby enabling him to carry out a rapid movement avoiding bad ground.

91 Nelson, Sydney John Trooper Service No: 459 At: Abu Tellul Action on: 1 Mar 11 Sep 18 Date & Award Recom d: 3 Sep 18, MID Honour/Award:MID Date of London Gazette: 22 January 1919, page 1164, position 33 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 23 May 1919, page 896, position 6 During period 1/3/18 to 11/9/18. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the enemy attack at Abu Tellul on the 14 th July 1918 he showed great courage and coolness in carrying ammunition to an isolated post. Tpr. Nelson s conduct under fire has on all occasions been excellent and has been a splendid example to his comrades. Tpr. Nelson has on several occasions shown great skill as a scout and has repeatedly obtained valuable information. He was mentioned in General Murray s Dispatch on 28/6/17.

92 Parry, Ernest Kent Captain Service No: 1 st LHFA Attached At: Romani Action on: 4 Aug 16 Date & Award Recom d: 16 Aug 16, unknown Honour/Award:MID Date of London Gazette: 12 January 1918, page 804, position 78 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 23 May 1918, page 1123, position 61 For attending wounded with great coolness in the firing very heavy machine gun and artillery fire.

93 Parry, Ernest Kent Major Service No: (AAMC) At: Action on: Date & Award Recom d: Date unknown, unknown Honour/Award:MID Date of London Gazette: 12 January 1920, page 508, position 19 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 1 April 1920, page 544, position 53

94 Parry, Ernest Kent Major Service No: (AAMC) At: Action on: Date & Award Recom d: Date unknown, unknown Honour/Award:MC Date of London Gazette: 1 January 1918, page 51, position 89 Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: 18 April 1918, page 847, position 103

95 Ragless, C W. Private Service No: 607 At: Destroyer Hill Action on: 15 Nov 15 Date & Award Recom d: 1915, unknown Honour/Award: No evidence found Date of London Gazette: Date of Commonwealth Of Aust Gazette: For consistent scouting, collection of arms, ammunition, accoutrements and locating enemy s working parties.