Distinguished Conduct Medal citations
(Arranged alphabetically)
London Gazette 26/1/1918 London Gazette 3/9/1918 London Gazette 28/3/1918 London Gazette 22/12/1919 London Gazette 6/2/1918 London Gazette 18/7/1917 London Gazette 10/1/1917 London Gazette 26/7/1917 London Gazette 10/1/1917 London Gazette 30/10/1918 London Gazette 11/3/19120 London Gazette 26/7/1917 London Gazette 6/2/1918 London Gazette 26/1/1918 London Gazette 28/3/1918 London Gazette 30/1/1920 London Gazette 10/1/1917
240999 Cpl. (A/Sgt) H. Allan (New Blyth)
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. After his platoon commander had become a casualty he took command of the platoon and led it forward. He was foremost in the attack, and set a splendid example, afterwards holding an isolated post for two days under heavy artillery and rifle fire, and by his coolness and determination beating off two counter-attacks on his flank.
241468 Sgt. T. Annand (St. Fergus)
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He managed to escape, with a few of his platoon, from the enemy after being captured, and later, when his platoon commander had been wounded, he took command, and by his coolness and firmness set a fine example to his men.
London Gazette 26/1/1918
240523 A/L/Sgt. T. Bisset (Peterhead)
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his platoon commander was wounded he took command and led the men forward to the enemy’s trench under heavy machine-gun and rifle fire. He afterwards again led them forward with the leading company and attacked a farm under heavy machine-gun fire, capturing sixty prisoners. He displayed the utmost gallantry and determination throughout the day.
240651 L/Cpl J. Burns (Fraserburgh)
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the Tanks being held up, and when the advance appeared to be indefinitely checked, he immediately rushed forward to the second objective in the face of heavy fire, and, getting into a trench on the flank, bombed his way along it, clearing it for 200 yards, thus enabling his company to advance with very few casualties. His prompt and gallant action at a critical moment enabled the advance to continue.
24-207 A/CSM W. Chisholm 5th Bn. (Peterhead) (E. Africa)
For conspicuous gallantry in action and high devotion to duty. He has at all times displayed great determination and ability in action as a platoon leader, and has also performed some bold patrol work, rendering most useful service.
240583 L/Cpl A. Davidson (Newburgh Nr Aberdeen)
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He attacked and captured single handed an enemy post of eight men. This prompt and plucky deed was also the means of an enemy machine-gun being deserted, which was being defended by this post.
241245 A/L/Sgt (A/Sgt) J.M. Dunn
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire he organised two platoons and led them to the assault, and captured his position. Later he took command of the company.
London Gazette 17/4/1917
241077 Pte. (A/L/Cpl) J.R. Lawrence
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a raid on the enemy’s trenches. He set a splendid example throughout the raid and was the last man to leave the enemy’s trench. He killed an enemy gunner and destroyed his gun.
1383 L/Cpl D. McDonald
For conspicuous gallantry in action. He assumed command of and led his platoon with great courage and initiative, capturing 170 prisoners and a machine gun. [War Diary reports this award was for action at Beaumont Hamel]
240722 Sgt. J. Milne
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, in rallying and leading his company into the enemy’s trench, when all officers and senior NCOs had become casualties.
1541 Cpl. J. Moir
For conspicuous gallantry in action. Although wounded, he pushed forward the telephone wire under very heavy fire. Later he single handed captured forty prisoners.
[Later killed in action 13/4/1918. DCM awarded for action at Beaumont Hamel]
242596 Pte R.G. Morse (Richmond Surrey)
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an attack he, with four others, encountered a party of the enemy about eight strong. He immediately attacked them with a Lewis gun, inflicting heavy loss and causing the remainder to surrender. He with another man, ultimately brought down to battalion headquarters sixty-one prisoners, handed them over, and at once returned to the front line. His gallantry was magnificent, and he set a splendid example of courage and devotion to duty to all.
6876 Sgt. J. Murray 1/5th Bn. (Granton-on-Spey)
For gallantry and devotion to duty. On 5th October 1918, when advancing towards the Haute Deuil Canal, his platoon was suddenly engaged from a strong concealed position. His officer was killed, and a number of other casualties occurred. He immediately took command, and by his skilful handling of his men avoided further casualties.
[Officer was 2/Lt Adam Heaton Buchanan attached 1/5th Bn. One other man was killed on that day – Pte James McBrier.
240164 CSM W. Park
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led the men forward through heavy barrage and machine-gum fire, and was one of the first to enter the enemy’s trench. He was of the greatest assistance to the officers throughout, showing fine courage and skilled leadership.
[Later, as WO was awarded MC. Gazette 16/9/1918]
10827 Pte. G.O. Shorthose (Burton-on-Trent)
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on a raid with an officer and four other ranks. When the officer and two men were badly wounded he made a gallant effort to reach the enemy’s line, which was found to be impossible. Under heavy machine-gun fire he assisted the officer back to our front line. He then went back and brought in a wounded man on his back. He searched some time for the other man, under heavy fire, and found his body. He could not bring it back then bit returned after dark and recovered it.
242382 Cpl. (A/Sgt) P. McL. Small (Huddersfield)
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Taking command of a platoon which had lost both its officer and platoon sergeant, he led it under heavy machine-gun and rifle fire against the enemy’s trench. On reaching his objective he established a strong-post in front, and later, when his platoon was detailed to hold an advanced position under the most trying circumstances, and the troops on his left had withdrawn, he rallied his men and held his own until relieved thirty-six hours later. He set a splendid example throughout the operation.
240460 L/Sgt A. Thomson (Peterhead)
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On finding that the platoon on the flank was held up by machine gun fire, he crawled along the parapet, and, single-handedly, rushed the machine gun and captured it, killing the crew. His conduct during the whole operation was an inspiration to his men
242115 Pte (A/Cpl) G. Tough 1/5th Bn (Aberdeen)
No citation
2010 Cpl. J. Urquhart
For conspicuous gallantry in action. He assumed command of and handled his platoon with great courage and determination. Clearing the enemy trench and capturing a number of prisoners.
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