HONOUR FOR HEROES.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume II, Issue 437, 5 July 1915, Page 7

HONOUR FOR HEROES.

DEEDS OF GLORY REWARDED.

HOW NEW ZEALANDERS EARNED UNDYING FAME.

By Cable. — Press Association. — Copyright,

(Received July 5, 8.35 a.m.)

LONDON, July 4,

The Victoria Cross has been awarded to , Corporal Leonard Keyworth, of the London Territorials. During- a fierce encounter at Givenchy, on May 25 and 26, Corporal Keyworth stood fully exposed for two hours on the top of the German parapet, and threw 150 bombs amongst the Germans, who were only a few yards away. . The Distinguished Service Order has been conferred on Captain Amyas Bordton, of the Black Watch, and Captain Anthony Marshall, of the Indian Cavalry, who are attached to the Flying Corps, for a recent reconnaissance. Captain Bordton was the pilot. ' The following are the acts of gallantry for which honours were awarded to New Zealanders:— . , Major Hart. For rallying his men and digging-in in an important forward position in the face of severe fire. Major O'Neill. For exhibiting initiative and resource in command of a bearer sub-division. Major Waite. For gallantry and resource in rallying and leading his men at critical moments. Captain Critchley-Salmonson. For great gallantry on April 25 in saving a difficult situation. Also, on May 2 and 3, he led a .'■' small party to an advanced trench under great difficulties. Captain Wailingford. For exceptionally good services with the New Zealand Brigade of machine guns and sharp-shooters, showing coolness and resource on critical occasions. . Sergeant-Major Porteous. For gallantry on April 26 and bravery on the night of May 2 and 3. When all the officers of his company were killed or wounded he organised'and led the company, continually exposing himself for four.hours, showing a fine military spirit and powers of leadership. Captain W. Amos. For gallantly distributing ammunition and water in the firing line under heavy fire. Corporal Salmon. For bravery in defending an exposed portion of positions. Corporal Saunders. For gallantly leading part of his section and occupying a vacated enemy trench; ako for zeal and intelligence in sapping w r ork. ' ' Corporal W. Singleton. For gallant work under heavy fire. . Corporal G. Steedman* For rescuing a man iinder fire and attending the wounded under heavy fire. Private T. Stockdill. For recovering wounded on an open beach under heavy fire. Private <T. W. Swann. For distinguished services in reconnaissances. Private Tempany. For bravery during a retirement. He advanced to the enemy's lines under heavy fire, and carried back a wounded comrade. On June 2 the following honours were announced as, having been cpn- , ferred on New Zealanders:— •distinguished Service Orders.—Major Hart, Wellington Infantry Battalion; fMajor E. J, O'Neill, N.Z. Medical Corps; Major F. Waite, N.Z. Engineers; Captain A. C. Critchley-SaJmonson (Eoyal Munster Fusiliers), attached to the New Zealanders as Adjutant to the Canterbury Infantry; Battalion. Military Cross.—Captain J. A. Wailingford; Sergeant-Major Porteous. Distinguished Conduct Medal. —Corporal C. W. Salmon, Corporal 0. W. Saunders, Corporal W. Singleton, Corporal G. Stedman, Corporal W. Amos, Private T. Stockdill, Private J. W. Swann, Private Tempany. The aviation exploit for which the two officers mentioned have been decorated was on June 14 described as follows: —"Eye-Witness" states: — "On the day that our naval airmen scored their success (at Everne),'two of "theirs comrades in the Flying Corps made an ' adventurous, flight while reconnoitriug 20 miles from our lines. Several German aviators attacked the aeroplane, and our pilot was shot through the jaw and neck, a dangerous wound being inflicted. He collapsed and lost his control, and then recovered sufficiently to steady his machine and continue the flight. He was fired at by a succession of hostile airmen. He gradually grew weaker from loss of blood, and was hardly conscious. The - observer helped to bandage the wound Avhile he kept the machine going until they completed their reconnaissance and landed safely. The pilot is how progressing favourably."