Military Cross citations
(Arranged alphabetically)
London Gazette 10th January 1917
2nd Lt. William Bruce Anderson, Gordon Highrs.
For conspicuous gallantry in action. He assumes command of and led his company with great courage and determination, capturing 170 prisoners.
[This action was at Beaumont Hamel, 13th November 1916 when large numbers of prisoners were taken. Lieutenant Anderson was killed in action on 17th April 1917.]
London Gazette 9th January 1918
2nd Lt. David James Gilmour, Gord. Highrs
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when commanding his company during an attack. When all the officers of the company on his right had become casualties, he immediately took command of the whole wave, organised the whole line in face of stout resistance, and succeeded in capturing both companies' objective. The success of the operation was entirely due to his initiative and resource.
London Gazette 20th October 1916
2nd Lt. Allan Cruickshank Hendry, Gord. Highrs.
For conspicuous gallantry when in command of a raiding party. When the party was held up in the enemy wire it was due to his fine leadership and determination that an entrance was effected. He turned into a great success what would otherwise have been a failure.
London Gazette 16th August 1917
Lt. Albert Hutcheon, Gord. Highrs.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his company with great determination. It was largely due to his courage and example that the objective was gained and held for two days.
[War Diaries show that this action took place at Vimy 9-10th April 1917. Lt. Hutcheon was leading "A" Company. He was blinded during actions on 16th May 1917]
London Gazette 26th July 1918
T/2nd Lt Magnus Hincks Irvine, Gord Highrs.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer showed marked ability and coolness while leading his company in counter-attacks under heavy machine-gun fire. He set a fine example to his men.
London Gazette 26th July 1917
Lt. (actg. Capt.) Alexander Kelly, Gord. Highrs.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his company with great dash and daring, rallying them on several occasions under heavy barrage. Though wounded, he refused to leave the company and led it forward to counter-attack. His services were of great value, and his fearlessness was beyong praise.
[War Diaries show Capt. Kelly was wounded on 16th May 1917. He was later taken prisoner on 21st March 1918.]
London Gazette 15th October 1918
2nd Lt. Frederick William Lovie, Gord. Highrs.
For conspicuous gallantry and initiative. At a critical moment in our advance, he lead his platoon forward and captured and enemy machine gun with its whole detachment. It was largely due to his prompt action that the attack was successful. He assisted in the consolidation of the objective under heavy artillery and machine gun fire with skill and energy until he was severely wounded. He set a fine example for his men.
[The War Diaries show that this action was at Buzancy, 28th July 1918]
London Gazette 16th July 1918
Lt (A/Capt) Charles Robertson, Gord. Highrs
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his company in an attack with great ability and when the Tanks were held up he continued to lead his men forward and by his excellent leadership saved what might have been a serious situation. He several times went forward ahead of his company under intense fire, and set an inspiring example to his men.
London Gazette 18th July 1918
T/2nd Lt. Alexander Will Smith, Gord. Highrs.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his men forward in the attack under the most difficult conditions and captured his objective. When clearing the trench he met with strong opposition, and, crossing the open under intense fire, he led a Tank forward to the assistance of his platoon. By his prompt and courageous action the trench was cleared and the advantage was continued.
[This action took place on 18/2/1918]
London Gazette 18th July 1918
2nd Lt. Thomas Ligertwood Warrack, Gord. Highrs.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his platoon with great skill and determination in an attack on a strongly held enemy position. He captured the position, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy, and took prosoner and enemy battalion commander and his whole staff.
London Gazette 15th October 1918
Lt. Robert Wilson Youngson, Gord. Highrs.
During many days of heavy enemy fire with high explosive and gas shells on our communications, he carried out his duties as transport officer with a courage and devotion to duty which were a splendid example to all ranks. His care and forethought undoubtedly saved many casualties to his transport.
The Battalion War Diary of September 1917 noted the following:
Bar to Military Cross
2/Lt W. Davidson
For gallantry during operations near Langemarck on 31st July 1917
Citations for the following men have not yet been located:
Capt P.C. Bird
2/Lt A. Cruden
T.M. Dacre
Lieut G. Henderson
Lieut D. Hutton
2/Lt P. Jamieson
Capt W. Lyall
Quartermaster and Hon. Capt J. Marr
Warrant Officer W. Park
Lieut J.T. Reid
Capt P. Walton
T2/Lt R. Welsh
Lieut and actg Capt J.C Wood