THE D.C.M. FOR ANZACS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 16591, 14 January 1916, Page 2

THE D.C.M. FOR ANZACS

THEIR NAMES, AND HOW THEY WON IT. A supplement to the London Gazette issued on November 29 contains the following names of Now Zealanders who have been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Modal: — Sergeant A. A. Atkins, Canterbury Battalion.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on August 7 during the attack on Chunuk Bair. While advancing up a narrow gully with precipitous sides, his battalion suddenly came on a strongly-defended post, which barred the way, and from which a heavy rifle fire was directed on the head of the oolumn. Sergeant Atkins, getting his section in hand, without hesitation, rushed the position, captured, and held it. He displayed great bravery and coolness, and sot a splendid example to all with him. Private 0. R, Barker, Wellington Battalion. —For oonspiouous gallantry on August Bat Chunuk Bair. The difficulty of supplying the firing line on the mountain top with ammunition and water was very great, yet the necessity was vital. Private Barker rendered most valuable service in carrying both over ground to heavy fire, and the conformation of which made the task very arduous. He also acted as guide to a regiment going up to reinforce, and on his reburn carried in a wounded man. Sapper A. L. Caeelborg, Signal Troop, Mounted Rifle Brigade.—For conspicuous gallantry on the night of August 22 at Kaiajik Aghala, Hill 60. At the close of the day a number of detached parties were scattered in advance of the fire trenches. The firing was very heavy, and in the darkness these parties did not know how to get back. Sapper Caselberg, on his own initiative, went out several times, searched for them, and guided them back on each occasion. His total disregard of personal danger and his devotion to duty were most marked. Private F. Mahoney, Wellington Battalion. —For conspicuous gallantry and resource on the night of August 26-27 during operations at Gallipoli, when ho volunteered to go out to rescue some men who had been isolated within the enemy's lines for 15 days. It was a mission of great difficulty and danger, and by his coolness and knowledge of scouting he greatly contributed to the success of tho search and ultimate rescue of the missing men. Trooper D. J. O'Connor, Canterbury M.R.R. —For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty on August 22 at Aghyl Dere. Whilst returning to his regiment, after being slightly wounded, he passed another regiment which was being heavily shelled. Without hesitation he entered the shellswept zone and carried in two woundec], men. He went out again, and helped a wounded officer to a place of comparative safety. His bravery and devotion were tho more noticeable in that these gallant acts were quite outside his dirty, Trooper H. Pidgeon, Canterbury M.R.R. — For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on August 21, and on the Kaiajik Aghala, Hill 60. Tho fighting was severe, and frequently hand-to-hand, and although wounded he refused to retire, and continued at his post with the greatest bravery and determination until wounded a second time. He also performed gallant work in roscuing wounded men under heavy fire. Lance-corporal H. D. Skinner, Otago Battalion.—For conspicuous gallantry on August 9 at Gallipoli, when he was entrusted with an important message, which had to be conveye'd under a very heavy and continuous fire. Although seriously wounded, he managed, with great difficulty and suffering, to successfully deliver it. His bravery and devotion to duty were most marked.