AWARDS AND DECORATIONS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17104, 8 September 1917, Page 8

AWARDS AND DECORATIONS

FOR NEW ZEALANDERS. (From Oue Own Cohbespondent.) LONDON, Jtdy 10. Li«utenanfcoolonel D. Morray, N.Z.M.C. (Auckland), and Majors F. B. Knyvett, R..F.A. (Auckland), and J. Sauudere, New Zoalivad lufoutry, received the D.S.O. at BnckiTifi-ham Palace a. few daya ago, end so did Major H. Blount, H.M.S. New Zealand. Mentioned in General Murray's latest despatch:—No. 64 Quartermaster-eergeu.nt A. U. Oox, King Edward's Horse (now A.S.C.); Brigadier-general E. W. C. Chaytor. liientonant-oolonel D'A. Chaytor, N.Z.M.R,; Major C. E. Herons, N.Z.M.C.; Lieutenant - colonel A. M. Samuel, N.Z.M.R.; Major J. H. Whyte, N.Z.M.R.; and tho following, all N.Z.M.R. M. Aldrod, Lieutenant J. Evans, Lieutenant A. C. M. Finlnyaon, Lieutenant-colonel C. E. R. Mackeey," Major H. W. Smith, Serfrwinb iS. B. Clarke, 13/994; Shoeing Smith Corporal C. Gk Lee, 13/560; Sergeant F. J. Maxwell. 13/501; Squad Sergeant-major (W. 0., Class 2) W. Palmer, 13/528; Major P. M. Acton-Adams. Major H. C. Hurst, Second Lieutenant A. B. Johnston, Lieutenant G. Mathias. Major D. S. Murchison, Lieutenant A. E. T. Rhodes, L.S. W. H. P. Creed, 7/643; Servant J. A. Barr, 7/659; Sergeant M. J. O'Brien, 7/250; Sergeant W. J. Thompson, 7/134; Lieutenant A. D. Henriok, Lieutenant-colonel W._ Mektarrfy Major J. A. Sommcrville, Major A. H. Wiildo. Second Lieutenant E. G. Williams; Sergeant B. Bell, 11/168; Sergeant J. Chndwick, 11/1109; R.S.M. (W. 0., Class 1) 'W. J. Hollifi, 11/760 a; Sergeant W. M'Kay. 11/707; St. Sorgoant-major (W. 0., Class 1) G. C. T. P. M'Kenzio, 11/297; Corporal L. Strachan. 11/557; Sergcant-ma-ior (S.S.M., W. 0.. Class 2) J. Young. 11/180.

M.G.C.L.—Captain R. P. Harper. A.S.C.—Driver C. Titmus, 5/85. N.Z.M.C—Liein>rw.nt-oolonel C. T. H. Htfwton. Captain R. L. Withers, Sergeant A. R. Hawke, 3/410. Nursing Service.—Sisters Condick, Jaeobsen, and M'Cosh-Smith, and Staff Nurse Early. Veterinary Oorpe.—Major J. Stafford. Lady Workers—-Miss E. Rout, honorary secretary New Zealand Volunteer Nursinsr Sisters;' Miss M. Higgens, New Zealand Volunteer Sisterhood. A.M.C.—Ca.ptain P. S. Vickerman, Captain R. H. Dive. Lieutenant 0. A. Drammond, R.N.R., has been mentioned in despatches in connection with mine-swooning work. Lieutenant Dmmmond was in the Defence Department at Wellington. Military Modal.—Drivor L. M. Brvant, A.S.C.; T. Dob=on. N.fc.F.A.; Private .S. G. Dowuor. A.M. Corps; FW per N. Phillips. N.Z.R.; Sapper J. Willinmsnn, N.Z.E. :, Sapper J. H. Yotmg, N.Z.R LONDON, July IS. Lieutenant L. T. Manning, 2nd Battalion N.Z.R.8.. has boon awarded the Military Cross for gallantry in the field. The following have t'ie Mor'torinus Service Mwlnl: C.S.M. T. W. S. Slintrsbv. 5/627. N.Z.A.5.0.. attached No. 1 Field Ambulance; C.Q-M.S. J. Holland (tomnorarv S.S.M.). 5,160. N.Z.A.S.G. attached No. 2 FiMd Ambulance; S.S.M. S. H. Smith. N.Z.A.S.C.. attached No. 3 Field Ambulance.

MILITARY MEDALS. ._ An unusually long list of recipients of Military Medals has been issued by the Corps Commander. 11 Anzao Corps. The names are: — New Zealand Field Artillery: Bombardier J. N. Baxter, 2/2057, Ist Battalion; Gunner R. H. M'Donald, 2/143, 3rd Battalion; Gunner E. A. Parr, 13/2887, 3rd Battalion; Gunner (acting bombardier) J. P. Alexander, 11th Battalion; Bombardier A. C. Cook, 2/2598, 12th Battalion; Gunner J. V. Castles, 2/2595, 12th Battalion; Gunner (acting bombardier) F. W. Maindonald, 2/2867, 13th Battalion: Sergeant H. B. Graves, 2/2951, N.Z.D.A.C., N.Z.F.A; Bombardier W. H. Turner, 13/2939, N.Z.D.A.C., N.Z.F.A.; Acting Bombardier H Johnston, 12/2823, N.Z.D.A.C., attached Divisional Signal Company; Corporal W. L.. O'Connor, 2/2693, Z., N.Z.T.M. Battalion, N.Z.F.A.; Bombardier L. H. Buchanan, 6/2559, Y., N.Z.T.M. Battalion, N.Z.F.A.; Senior Sergeant J. Gregson, 2/1164, Headquarters 2nd Brigade; Gunner E. A. T. White, 17/317, Headquarters, 2nd Brigade; Bombardier R. I. Blake, 11/2046, 2nd Battalion.

New Zealand Engineers: Corporal J. H. Aiiderson, 4/674, 2nd Field Company, Lance-corporal M. G. Eastern, 4/1152, 2nd Field Company; Sapper J. Tindall. 6/3183, 3rd Field Company; Sergeant H. E. Fricker, 4/401, 3rd Field Company; Corporal D. A. Kennedy, 4/417, 3rd Field Company; Lancecorporal A. P. Mackie, 4/621, 3rd Field Company. New Zealand Divisional Signalling Company: Second Corporal R. A. Munt, 4/565; Sapper M. Donaldson, 4/2072 (attached Ist Now Zealand Infantry Brigade); Sapper L. E. Bullock, 4/1139 (attached Ist New Zealand Infantry Brigade); Private L. A. Whitelaw, 16028, Ist Battalion Auckland Regiment (attached Divisional Signalling Company); Sapper W. Gibson. 4/899; Sapper A. J. Do'bbyn, 4/1707; Sergeant P. D. Holmes., 4/478; Rapper C. A. Browning, 4/1744r (attached N.Z.R.8.); Sapper M. V. I-Iyde, 4/616 (attached N.Z.R.8.); Sergeant L. J. Poff, 4/500 (attached N.Z.R.8.). Machine Gun Company: Private G. P. Crowe, 22939, No. 1 M.G.C.; Corporal W. Woods, No. 1 M.G.C. Auckland Regiment. Ist Battalion : Private A. Young, 12/3206; Corporal R. W. Harding, 23308: Private C. Quinn. 14479; Private D. B. Annand, 28303; Corporal S. A. Crowhurst, 12/1993; Private Id. R. Groundy, 14418; Private R. M'Diyitt, 12/2052 (Headquarters); Private A. Griffin, 20335; Private W. H. Allom, 14212; Private E. G. M'Kenzie, 12/1736; Private G. Stanley, 12/3159 (attached No. 1 M.G.C.); Private O. M/L. Miller, 14460 (attached Divisional Signal Company); Private G. Robinson, 13310; Private J. Finnerty, 12/3012; Lancecorporal H. L. Patten, 12/3121; Private A. Trougliear, 12/4285 (attached Divisional Signalling Company). Auckland Regiment, 2nd Battalion: Private A. T. Prince, 23/1782; Sergeant A. 11. Sage, 12/3805; Corporal J. R. Winkley, 12/4122; Private R. Liversy, 12|3709; Lancecorporal O. B. Dewar, 23/1613; Private J. Alexander, 10089: Private J. C. Stow, 14502 (attached Div. Sig. Co.); Private J. Parsons, 21083; Private E. Searlo, 13/2366; Private R. A. Wilkio, 13/3091.

Wellington Regiment. Ist Battalion: Private W. E. Otto, 10/4162; Private >G. S. Tait, 11976; Jjance-corporal C. W. Hansen, 10/2953; Private G M'Oiiic, 10/3022; Private H. Cookc, 14587: Private B. A. Collin, 10/2556; Corporal J. Fernandez, 11/367; Private R. Alexander, 10205; Private D. W. Nowell, 11920 (attached No. 1 M.G.0.); Lance-sergeant M. Beck, 10/2855.

Wellington Regiment, 2nd Battalion: Private F. Wright, 10/4219; Private M. Nielson, 23/4459; Private S. J. Venning, 16015; Private T. Bullick, 13588; Private U. A. ■ Ward, 14704; Private H. F. Rogers, 9/1510 (attached Div. Sig. Co.); Private J. A. Coombos, 10/3521; Sergeant L. Rennie, 10/601.

Otago Regiment, Ist Battalion: Sergeant E. Sinclair, 8/2134: Sergeant J. H. \\ son, 8/2184; Private J. R. Lyall, 8/933; Private G. Gilbert, 23534; Private IS. I* Pinching, 14675; Corporal C. W. Jackson, 8/2019.

Otago Regiment, 2nd Battalion: Corporal A. Gurm, 11275; Corporal J. M'Kenzie Boyle, 24331; Sergeant D. J. Bennetto, 8/3867; Corporal G. Mitchell, 8/3361; Private W. C. Espie, 9/924; LaraCe-corporal W. Cousins, 11170; Private. W. T. Lacey, 13946; Private T. Lainchbury, 22044; Corpocal G. I. Cuthbertson, 13886; Private A. it. Doyle, 8/1978; Sergeant R. T. Barnett, 8/3181; Corporal S. Scott, 8/4015.

Canterbury Regiment, let Battalion: Private R. T. Garlick-, 21671; Private W. G. M "ssenger, 6/2708; Sergeant J. Couling, 6/Z369;- Sergeant J. A. Godfrey, 6/103:; Lance-corporal W. A Smith, 6/2290; Sergeant S. G. Thomson, 6/370; Lance-corpora] 11. W. Minnis, 6/2409; Sergeant A. E. M'Mahou, 6/3391; Private J. W. Tennant, 6/4362.

Canterbury Regiment, 2nd Battalion: Lance-corporal R. W. Stiles, 6/3884; Corporal L. R. Sands, 6/2745 (attached No. 2 L.T.M. Battalion); Lance-corponii J. W. Kennie, 6/5842; Lance-corporal l>. s. Osborne, 6/3820; Private W. L. Watson, 24257; Private H. R. Bower. 6/4588; Sergeant W. B; Dixon, 6/3661; Private A.' Bradley, 6/3688; Private W. M'Colgan, 1/612; Private D. R- Phillips, 15601; Corporal J. D. M'Leod, 12/3761 (attached No. 2. L.T.JM. Battalion).

Divisional Signalling Company: Second Corporal R. V. Munson, 4/1818 (attached 2ud New Zealand Infantry Brigade)'; Sergeant F. H. Masters, 4/469 (attached 2nd New Zealand Infantry Brigade).

No. 2 Machine Gun Company: Corporal H. M. Hopnor, 10/2435; Prrvuto W. E. Dowrien, 13/9)17.

New Zealand Rifle Brigade, Ist Battalion: Rifleman W. R. Walker, 23/1505; Corporal A. F. Gflrnour, 23/1042; Sergeant F. L. Prebble. 23/883; Sergeant H. Allen, 23A316; Rifleman H. T. Walker, 23/948; Sergeant J. V Canty, 23/381; Sergeant A. Taylor, 23/97. New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 2nd Battalion: Rifleman H. H. Hartigan, 24AT6; Rifleman A. J. Berghan. 25666; Lance-cor-poral F.. C. St. George, 24/1492-. Sergeant C M'Keepian, 24383; Sergeant A. W. Gallagher, 24#3Q; Riaeman H. S, Clinker,

23446; Lenwxjorporal P. Moffitt, 24/848; Rifleman J. Bornervillo, 14501, attached No. 3 L.T.M. Battalion. New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 3rd Battalion: Rifleman A. E. Dickason, 25/1162; Uifloman P. Nevillo, 25/558; Lance-corporal H. J. Byrne, 25/1194; Rifleman A. Johnson, 15/108; Sergeant T. T. Murray, 15927; Rifleman O. Fergnson, 20980; Sergeant G. Heard, 26/1551; Sergeant A. E. Gorton, 25/108; Rifleman O. J. Maubon, 24202; Rifleman F. L. Fruin, 25/1227. attached to No. 3 L.T.M. Battalion. New Zealand Riflo Brigade, 4th Battalion: Rifleman 11. Roberts, 21097: Rifleman F. Negus, 26/1666; Rifleman J. Blcnkinsopp, 24/1940• Rifleman J. If. Checsernau, 26042; Lance-sergeant H. J. Blake, 26/388; Sergeant A. E. Fulchor, 26/98; Corporal H. Larson, 26/273; Rifleman A. Beatson, 26/385; Lance-corporal G. H. Baker, 26/710; Sergeant H. J. Mitchell, 26/1014; Rifleman R, Ray, 26/1689; Sergeant H. D. Jeffreys, 26/1177; Rifleman C. Martelli, 21047: iSk?rgeant L M. Blyth, 26/332; Laneo-sergeant G G. Griffiths, 12174- Corporal T. Wilson, 26/227; Lance-oorporal 0. 11. Still, 26/421; Rifleman E. Vazey, 26718. No. 3 Machine G-uii Company: Privates J. C. Smith, 13644; Private W. G. Gunn, 23/440. No. 5 Machine Gun Company: Sergeant J. C. Coote, 22886; Sergeant A. T. M'Kenzie, 18462; Corporal C. L. Lester, 25113. New Zealand Ambulance Service Company, attached; No. 3 Field Ambulance: Driver M. 0. Farrington. 12/3315; Corporal W. Downs, 5/653, N.Z.A,S.C. Pioneer Battalion: Lance-sergeant A. L. Holmes, 9/935; Sergeant D. J. CVawloy, 9/1379; Lance-corporal F. B. Rowley, 9A611; Lance-corporal P. Amos, 9A522; Private T. Tβ Patu, 16/757. No. 1 Field Ambulance. N.Z.M.C.: Sergeant P. G. Milligan, 3/267; Private A. T. Powers, 8/454; Sergeant F. Eagle, 3/196; Private J. E. Ricketts, 23/266. No. 2 Field Ambulance, N.Z.M.C: Private E. M'Brcen,, 12/2407; Private R. E. Voller, 3/2044; Sergeant D. Si M'Leod, 3/94; Lance-corporal R. Wilson, 3/295; Private H. T. Falla, 3/820.

No. 3 Field Ambulance. N.Z.M.C: Private G. Myers, 3/1783; Private D. S. Radcliffe, 3A54'7; Corporal E. E. Farnsworth, 3/1699- Private K. M'K. Rutherford, 3/1793. Otago Mounted Rifles: Trooper E. D. Lowis, 9/378. New Zealand Mounted Company (attached to 2nd Anzac Mounted Regiment): Corporal J. W. O'Callaghan, 9/569. New Zealand Cyclist Corps: Sergeant A. H. Coo, 10740; Private H. J. Ringham, 10899. New Zealand Medical Corps (attached to 2nd Anzac Cyclist Battalion): Private F. J. Sharpe, 3/1732; 3rd Battalion, Wellington Regiment, Private G. A. Brown, 10/2873. The Army Commander expresses his appreciation of the gallant conduct of No. 3/602 Private W. A. M'Caw, and No. 3/596 Private G. H. Keat, both of the New Zealand Medical Corps, in the following circumstances:— "On June 16, No. 26066, Private E. Lncas, North Staffordshire Regiment, while bathing in lift of water abounding: with weeds, got into difficulty and. snrrk. Private M'Caw plunged in to his assistance, and, nided by Private Keat, after many attempts succeeded in bringing the unconscious man to the bank, and eventually resuscitated him by artificial respiration."