GALLANT NEW ZEALANDERS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 12088, 17 August 1917, Page 6

GALLANT NEW ZEALANDERS.

D.S.O. FOR DOMINION OFFICERS. AT/»trali»n and N.Z. Cable Association. Router. (Received August 17. noon.") LONDON, August. 16. The Distinguished Service Order has been awarded to the- following Xw Zoalanders: Colonel R. C. Allen, who at a critical moment nl, prent. perwnnl risk rallied a number of men of another unit who were, witlidrawing under barrage nnd prevented further retirement, Although severely wounded he. continued to give instructions for the continuance* of tho fight. ' Major A. Dighy Smith, who although severely wounded and gassed led his company to its objective and remained until the situation was secure. Major R. D. Ifardie. who. though wounded in the eye. led his men tlirough a heavy barrago to positions and continued with 'great, skill and courage to direct tho gun-fire and remained throughout tho fiction. Colonel T). J. M"Gavin, who at great, risk successfully evacuated the wounded during our beavy offensive. Captain J. A. Sommervillc, who showed tine leadership on the attack and capture of Lwo field guns. Colonel A. Winterva.ns, who exhibited great coolness and energy in consolidating captured positions. A bar to the "Military Cross bas been awarded Captain 1\ ('•. Parkes for establishing strong posts on his unprotected flank, thus saving flip advance*! waves from being cut off.