1920

 

 

31717 - 2 JANUARY 1920

 

War Office, 3rd January, 1920.

 

(included in Army lists)

His Majesty The KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the Military Medal to the undermentioned Non-Commissioned Officers and Men, for bravery in the Field with the British Forces in North Russia: 

 

Murmansk Command.

 

Royal Marine Light Infantry.

 

Ply./13983 Sjt. Mumford, J., R.M.L.I.

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His Majesty The KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the Meritorious Service Medal to the undermentioned Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Men in recognition of valuable services rendered with the British Forces in North Russia: 

 

Murmansk Command.

 

Royal Marine Light Infantry.

 

Po./ 10712 Sjt. Davidson, W. J. J. (Gosport).

 

 

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31726 - 9 JANUARY 1917

 

War Office, 10th January, 1920.

 

(included in Army lists)

With reference to the announcement of the undermentioned awards, which appeared in the London Gazette of the 18th February, 1919, the following are the acts of gallantry for which the awards were made:

 

Awarded a Second Bar to the Distinguished Conduct Medal.

 

CZ/2047 P./O. J. G. Cowie, D.C.M., Hood Bn., R.N.V.R. (Glasgow). For marked courage and ability at Niergnies on 8th October, 1918. He rallied his men and led them forward through a heavy machine-gun barrage, and established the line between his company and the left flank. He then, with great courage, charged an enemy post single-handed, killing two and making six prisoners. His gallantry and initiative were most marked. (D.C.M. gazetted 5th December, 1918.) (1st Bar gazetted 18th February, 1919.)

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Awarded a Bar to the Distinguished Conduct Medal.

 

CZ/2047 P./O. J. G. Cowie, D.C.M., M.M., Hood Bn., R.N.V.R (Glasgow). During the attack near Cambrai 29th September, 1918, and 1st October, 1918, he displayed fine leadership under very heavy fire and in the most trying circumstances. On two occasions he took a small party through under machine-gun fire and established touch with neighbouring, units. On 30th September when a working party had been dispersed with heavy casualties by severe shelling, he collected the men and led them back under very heavy fire. (D.C.M. gazetted 30th October, 1918.)

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Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.

 

Tyne Z/618 C./F./O. W. Brown, Hood Bn., R.N.V.R. (Percy Main). During the attack on 29th September, 1918, west of Escaut Canal, when the company was held up by heavy machine-gun fire, and the platoon commander wounded, this chief petty officer took command of the platoon, and by skilful leadership captured a machine gun and then turned the machine gun on the enemy, inflicting heavy casualties. He displayed throughout fearless and able leadership.

 

Chm./17402 Cpl. (A./Sjt.) W. S. Gary, R.M.L.I., attd. Hood Bn., R.N. Div. (Hampton-on-Thames). During the attack on Niergnies, on 8th October, 1918, he showed conspicuous gallantry in attacking a strong enemy position and capturing a machine gun. He led his platoon against the enemy position and captured one officer and sixty other ranks. He pushed on this fire, and successfully captured a machine gun, and then, returning to his platoon, he again led them forward. He set a splendid example of courage to his men.

 

Po/17970 L./Cpl. T. W. Childs, 1st Bn., R.M.L.I. (Hull). At Niergnies, on the 8th October,  1918, after our objective had been gained, this man showed conspicuous gallantry and skill in handling his Lewis-gun section. He succeeded in pushing his section forward to an advanced post, advancing under covering fire by short rushes. He engaged an enemy tank, and when it was knocked out and the crew was attempting to take out the machine guns to engage our positions, he forced them to retire.

 

Ply./16495 A./Cpl. J. W. Coulthard, 1st Bn., R.M.L.I. (Ashton-under-Lyne). For conspicuous galantry and devotion to duty on 27th September, 1918, north-west of Anneux. When his company was held up by strong opposition from the quarry he led his section towards Anneux in the face of heavy artillery fire. He eventually succeeded in outflanking the quarry and obtaining enfilade fire to bear on it, with the result that the enemy were forced to retire.

 

Tyne Z/3637 P./O. E. Griffiths, Hood Bn., R.N.V.R. (S. Shields).  On 30th September and 1st October, 1918, at Escaut Canal this petty officer in charge of a platoon pushed on and seized a most important trench opposite Proville. This he held with the utmost gallantry, and for twenty-four hours no rations could be got to them or any communications. By his fine example and cool courage he inspired his men to hold on; and beating off a determined enemy raid in the early hours of the second day, held the position until relieved.

 

Chm/S/1191 Cpl. (A./Sjt.) L. Insley, M.M., R.M.L.I., attd. 63rd Div. M.G. Bn. (Church Gresley). For great gallantry, leadership and devotion to duty on 8th October, 1918, before Niergnies when in charge of two machine guns. During an enemy counter-attack with tanks, which had penetrated the outpost line, he kept the guns in action against shell and machine-gun fire from the tanks, finally putting one out of action 100 yards from his gun position. He then reforded and took command of a large party of infantry, and led them forward to their position. He did excellent work throughout.

 

KP/599 Lea.-Sea. (A./P.O.) T. Nicklin, Hawke Bn. R.N.V.R. (Newcastle-on-Tyne). During the operations near Niergnies, on 8th October, 1918. Under heavy machine-gun fire he personally reconnoitred a railway cutting occupied by the enemy, and later, advancing 200 yards up the cutting, captured two machine guns and inflicted heavy casualties on the gun crews. His gallantry and excellent control of the platoon throughout ensured the success of the operations and enabled the positions to be held. 

 

R./639 A./B,. W. F. E. Northern, Hood Bn., R.N.V.R. (Barton Latimer). For most conspicuous gallantry at Niergnies, on October 8th, 1918. When all the rest of the crew of his Lewis gun had become casualties he carried on alone, and kept his gun in action. After the enemy counter-attacked with tanks and forced back our line, he rushed forward alone with his gun and got it into action against an enemy tank. When the tank had been knocked out he advanced his gun and fired on the advancing enemy waves, dispersing them. 

 

OZ/6977 A./B. (H.G.) A. Russell, Anson Bn., R.N.V.R. (Skene, Aberdeen). Near Graincourt, on 27th September, 1918. When the battalion on the left was held up by machine-gun fire, a party of the enemy was observed moving down a sunken road to attack them on the flank. This non-commissioned officer rushed forward with his Lewis gun, and regardless of heavy machine-gun fire opened fire on the enemy at close range, putting the whole party, with two machine guns, out of action.

 

  

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31745 - 20 JANUARY 1920

 

War Office, 21st January, 1920.

 

(included in Army lists)

His Majesty The KING (is) pleased to approve of the following immediate awards for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in North Russia conferred by Maj.-Gen. C C. M. Maynard, K.C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., in pursuance of the powers vested in him by His Majesty: 

 

Murmansk Command.

 

Awarded the Distinguished Service Order.

 

T./Maj. James Hugh Mather, R.E. (Lt.-Comdr., R.N.V.R.). For conspicuous gallantly and devotion to duty, on the 5th June, 1919, before Shunski Bor, Lake Onega. When in command of four motor boats he engaged four enemy steamers, carrying many heavy guns, in order to relieve the Russians who were being heavily attacked. Notwithstanding the disparity in armament he caused the enemy vessels to retire south, and so enabled the Russians to counter-attack with success. He showed throughout great courage and devotion to duty and set a fine example to all.

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Awarded the Military Cross.

 

T./Sub-Lt. (A./Lt.) George William Armstrong, R.N.R. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Vat Navalok, on the night 14th-15th September, 1919, when he was responsible for the capture of 48 enemy who were endeavouring to capture the village. Again on tihe 15th September he led a patrol under heavy fire to within close range of the enemy position, and forced the enemy to retire. He set throughout a fine example of courage and zeal.

 

Lt. William Alfred Mackenzie Hanson, R.M.L.I. For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership at Ussuna on the 8th September, 1919, when, although wounded, he refused to leave the line, thereby steadying his platoon.

 

Lt. Wilton Vivian Wood, R.N.R. For conspicuous gallantry and determination at Rimskaya, on 29th August, 1919. He led his section into action with great skill coolness and captured thirty prisoners.

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Awarded a Bar to the Distinguished Conduct Medal.

 

999397 A./B. .J. Buss, D.C.M., M.M.R. (Camberwell). For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Rimskaya, on 29th August, 1919, when he advanced with his machine gun under heavy fire, and by skilful handling of the same was largely responsible for the capture of 30 prisoners by his section. (D.C.M. gazetted 5th December, 1918.)

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Archangel Command.

(no Naval awards)

 

 

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31748 - 20 JANUARY 1920

 

Chancery of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George.

 

The KING (is) pleased to give directions for the following appointment to the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, in recognition of the services of the undermentioned Officer during the War: 

 

To be an Additional Member of the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most Distinguished Order:  

Captain. Berwick Curtis, C.B., D.S.O., R.N. For valuable services as Captain (D.), 20th Destroyer Flotilla in Russia.

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Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood.

 

The KING (is) pleased to give orders for the following appointments to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, in recognition of the services of the undermentioned Officers during the War: 

 

To be an Officer of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order: 

Lieutenant-Commander Thomas Clarence Wilsone, R.N. For valuable services in connection with operations in the Caspian Sea.

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To be a Member of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order: 

Skipper Wallace Watson, R.N.R., 1689 W.S.A. For valuable services in the Mine Clearance Force.

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Admiralty, S.W. 22nd January, 1920.

 

The KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the following honour and medal to the undermentioned Officer and Man: 

 

To be a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order.

Paymaster-Lieutenant Rowland Christopher Jerram, R.N. For distinguished services on the Staff of the Commander-in-Chief, Grand Fleet.

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To receive the Meritorious Service Medal.

Yeo. Sigs. John Saville Keatley Burt, O.N. 217500 (Po.).

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The following Officers and Men have been brought to the notice of the Admiralty for valuable services in the prosecution of the War: 

Skpr. John Cormack (Hospital Carrier "Golden Harp").

Skpr. Joseph McLeod (Hospital Carrier "Coryphaena").

Sto., 1st C1, William John Clarke, O.N. K25270 (Ch.).

A.B. George Henry William Painter, O.N. J43519 (Ch.).

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Honours for Services in Russia, 1919.

 

The KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the following honours, decorations and medals to the undermentioned Officers and Men: 

 

To be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order.

 

Cdr. Robert Woodward Sutton Curteis, R.N.R. (Cdr., R.N., retired). For distinguished services in command of the Allied Lake Flotilla. On several occasions he exhibited great gallantry and devotion to duty during operations on shore.

 

Lieut. Harold Edward Morse, R.N. For distinguished services under fire on several occasions.

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To receive the Distinguished Service Cross.

 

Lieut. Hugh Babington, R.N. (since died). For distinguished services during operations on shore and in connection with mine laying.

 

Lieut. George Ernest Coker, R.N. For distinguished services in connection with mining operations.

 

Lieut. Henry Crawford Macdonald, R.N. For distinguished services on the occasion of the mining of H.M.S. "Myrtle" on the 15th July, 1919, when he displayed seamanship of a high order.

 

Mid. Andrew William Eliot Welchman, R.N.R. For distinguished services in H.M. Coastal Motor Boat No.36.

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To receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Cross.

Ch. Gnr. Daniel Patrick Joseph Enright, D.S.C., R.N. For distinguished services in action as Chief Gunner of the Flotilla and in charge of naval demolition parties.

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To receive the Distinguished Service Medal.

Ldg. Sea. Robert George Flight, O.N. J8l79 (Ch.).

E.R.A., 2nd Cl., John William Huxley, O.N. M3631 (Po.).

E.R.A., 2nd Cl., William Henry Knight, M.S.M., O.N. M4934 (Ch.).

Ord. Sig. Thomas Alfred Rumble, O.N. J70863 (Ch.).

Yeo. Sigs. George William Smith, O.N. 232282 (Dev.).

A.B. Donald John Thomas, O.N. J20907 (Ch.).

A.B. William James Thompson, O.N. S.S.5974 (Dev.).

A.B. Ernest James Wright. O.N. J23730 (Ch.).

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To receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Medal.

Vict. C.P.O. John Patrick Canty, D.S.M., O.N. 342015 (Po.).

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To receive the Meritorious Service Medal.

Sig. Charles Thomas Dean, O.N. J30568 (Dev.).

A.B. Albert Frederick Reeve, O.N. J9157 (Po.).

Sig. Douglas Leburn Simmonds, O.N. J13807 (Po.).

P.O. Teleg. William Smith, O.N. 224098

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The following Officers and Men have been mentioned in despatches: 

Eng.-Cdr. Francis Howard Lyon, D.S.O., R.N.

Lieut.-Cdr. Quintin Bernard Preston-Thomas, R.N.

Lieut.-Cdr. Henry Edward Rendall, D.S.O., R.N.

Lieut.-Cdr. Victor Isaac Griffith, R.N.

Lieut.-Cdr. Philip Graves Rouse, R.N.V.R.

Eng. Lieut. Frederick Arthur Hunter, R.N.R.

Capt. F. R. G. Milton, M.C., R.F.A.

Warrt. Shipwt. Daniel Wood, R.N.

2nd Lieut. J. H. Lawrence-Archer, R.G.A.

Mid. John Sills Charlton, R.N.R.

Mid. Percival Baden Powell Mellows, R.N.R.

Mid. Robert Ivor Jones, R.N.R.

Mid. Patrick Aubrey Smith, R.N.V.R.

A.B. William Albert Bridger, O.N. J37486 (Po.).

Ldg. Sto. Charles Lewis Davies, O.N. K19600 (Ch.).

Shipwt., 4th Cl, Monteith Cyril Dean, O.N. M34559 (Dev.).

A.B. Francis John Dredge, O.N. J33540 (Dev.).

Shipwt., 2nd Cl., John Galloway, O.N. M6441 (Ch.).

Corpl. Percy Mills, R.F.A., No. 292929.

A.B. Robert Benjamin Pattenden, O.N. J47685 (Po.).

E.R.A., 2nd Cl., Reginald James Timberley, O.N. 272249 (Po.).

Sig. Alfred Weston, O.N. 227149 (Po.).

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Honours for Services in the Caspian Sea, 1919.

 

The KING has been graciously, pleased to approve of the award of the following decoration and medals to the undermentioned Officer and Men: 

 

To receive a Second Bar to the Distinguished Service Cross.

Lieut. William Boydon Chilton, D.S.C., R.N.R. For distinguished services in command of seaplane carriers.

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To receive the Meritorious Service Medal.

Ldg. Sea. Alfred Edwin Harris, O.N. J2138 (Ch.).

A.B. Albert Wade, O.N. SS. 6386 (Dev.).

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The following Officers and Men have been mentioned in despatches: 

Lieut. Herbert Charles Purvis, R.N.

Act. Lieut. Harry Edward Wellman, R.N.

Sub-Lieut. Harold Sugden Keighley, R.N.

Gnr. Christopher Mahon, R.N.

A.B. Randall Bissett, O.N. J21780 (Dev.).

A.B. David Duhig, O.N. J30386 (Dev.).

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Honours for Services in Action with an Enemy Submarine.

 

The KING (is) pleased to Approve of the award of the following honour, decoration and medals to the undermentioned Officers and Men: 

 

To receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Order.

Lieut.-Cdr. Hugh-Joseph Woodward, D.S.O., R.N.

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To receive the Distinguished Service Cross.

Act. Lieut. Walter Desmond Brown, R.N.

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To receive the Distinguished Service Medal.

C.P.O. Frederick Collett, O.N. 182343 (Po.).

A B. Arthur Charles Groom, O.N. 222535 (Po.).

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The following Officer and Man have been mentioned in despatches: 

Gnr. (T.) Arthur Jenner Akehurst, R.N.

A.B. Harry Rowsell, O.N. 228394 (Po.).

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Honours for Services in the Mine Clearance Force Between the 1st January and 30th June, 1919.

 

The following Officer and Men have been mentioned in despatches: 

Lieut. Duncan McLachlan, D.S.C., R.N.R.

Cook Francis J. Power, Mercantile Rating.

Ldg. Trmr. William Henry Young, R.N.R., O.N. 2791 S.T.

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Honours for Services in the Mine Clearance Force (Final).

 

The KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the following honours, decoration and medals to the undermentioned Officers and Men:

 

To be a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order.

Lieut.-Cdr.. Horace Leslie Morgan, R.N.

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To receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Order.

Cdr. Basil Richard Brooke, D.S.O., R.N.

Lieut. Robert Douglas King-Harman, D.S.C., R.N.

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To receive the Distinguished Service Medal.

Ldg. Sto. Frederick Alfred Grant, O.N. K17453 (Ch.).

P.O. James Weston, O.N. J6527 (Po.).

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To receive the Meritorious Service Medal.

Ch. Motor Mech. Joseph Burton, R.N.V.R., O.N.MB850.

2nd. Hnd. Albert Jesse Moss, R.N.R., O.N. 18413 D.A.

2nd Hnd. Ernest James Thurston, R.N.R., O.N. 21119 D.A,

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The following Officers and Men have been mentioned in despatches: 

Capt. Harry Francis Cayley, D.S.O., R.N.

Cdr. (act. Capt.) Vivian Ronald Brandon, C.B.E., R.N.

Cdr. Cyril Herbert Gordon Benson, D.S.O., R.N.

Lieut.-Cdr. Harold Tom Baillie-Grohman, D.S.O., R.N.

Lieut. Arthur Smith Codling, R.N.R.

Lieut. Maurice Westeneys Holtzer, R.N.R.

Eng. Lieut. Robert Paterson, R.N.R.

Sig. Robert Crellin, O.N. J23170 (Dev.).

P.O. William Edwin Swanson, D.S.M., O.N. J1599 (Dev.).

Ch. Engmn. Albert Henry Harold Williams, R.N.R., O.N. 2809 E.S.

Ch. So. Albert Edward Yates, O.N. 156697 (Po.).

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Honours for Miscellaneous Services.

 

The following awards have been approved: 

 

To receive the Distinguished Service Medal.

Sto. P.O. William George Anthony Bowhay, O.N. K5186 (Dev.).

P.O. Albert Cartledge, O.N. J3864 (Ch.).

E.R.A., 2nd Cl., Robert Martin Milburn, O.N. M4196 (Ch.).

P.O. Robert Andree Perkins, O.N. J4078 (Ch.).

Sto., 1st Cl., George Francis Redman, O.N. K26072 (Po.).

Sto. 1st Cl. William Ephraim Reed, O.N. K17465 (Ch.).

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To receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Medal.

Teleg. William Henry Prichard, D.S.M., O.N. J36101 (Dev.).

 

 

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31759 - 27 JANUARY 1920

 

War Office, 30th January, 1920.

 

(included in Army lists)

 

The names of the undermentioned Officers, Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Men have been; brought to the notice of the Secretary of State for War, in accordance with the terms of Army Order 193 of 1919, for gallant conduct and determination displayed in escaping or attempting to escape from captivity. Dated 5th May, 1919:

 

T./Lt. E. G. Vagg, R. Mar.

R/2167 A./B. D. Rosie, Howe Bn., R.N.D.

 

 

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31764 - 30 JANUARY 1920

 

War Office, 3rd February, 1920

 

(included in Army lists) 

The KING (is) pleased to approve of the undermentioned rewards, on the recommendation of the General Officer Commanding- in-Chief, Allied Forces, for distinguished service in connection with Military Operations in Archangel, North Russia. Dated 11th November, 1919, unless otherwise stated:   

 

Awarded a Bar to the Distinguished Service Order.

Lt.-Col. Patrick Harrington Edwards, D.S.O., R.N.V.R. (Sec. from R.N.V.R., T./Comdr.) (D.S.O. gazetted 24th May, 1919.) 

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War Office, 3rd February, 1920.

 

The KING has been .graciously pleased to approve of the undermentioned rewards, on the recommendation of the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Allied Forces, for distinguished service in connection with Military Operations in Murmansk, North Russia. Dated 11th November, 1919:

 

Awarded the Distinguished Service Order.

Lt. Joseph Russell Stenhouse, D.S.C., R.N.R.

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War Office, S.W.1. 3rd February, 1920.

 

The names of the undermentioned have been brought to the notice of the Secretary of State for War by General H. S., Lord Rawlinson, G.C.B., G.C.V.O., K.C.M.G., A.D.C., Gen. General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Allied Forces, North Russia, for valuable and distinguished services rendered in connection with the operations in North Russia during the period 25th March to 26th September, 1919. Dated 11th November, 1919: 

 

Archangel.

 

Royal Naval Reserve.

 

Fargher, Lt. H. S. L.

 

Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve.

 

Edwards, Comdr. P. H., D.S.O. (T./Lt.-Col., Gen. List).

Watson, Lt. G. H.

 

(followed by Army lists)

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War Office, S.W.1. 3rd February, 1920.

 

The names of the undermentioned have been brought to the notice of the Secretary of State for War by General H. S., Lord Rawlinson, G.C.B., G.C.V.O., K.C.M.G., A.D.C., Gen., General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Allied Forces, North Russia, for valuable and distinguished services rendered in connection with the Operations in North Russia during the period 1st March to 12th October, 1919. Dated 11th November, 1919: 

 

Murmansk.

 

Royal Naval Reserve.

 

Stenhouse, Lt. J. R., D.S.C.

 

(followed by Army lists)

 

Commands & Staff.

 

Stuart, T./Lt. W. G., R. Marines.

 

  

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31794 - 24 FEBRUARY 1920

 

War Office, 25th February, 1920.

 

(included in Army lists)

 

With reference to the announcement of the undermentioned awards, which appeared in the London Gazette of the 17th April, 1919, the following are the acts of gallantry for which the awards were made:

 

Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.

 

K.W./498 P./O. D. Churms, Drake Bn., R.N.V.R. (Rotherham). For most conspicuous gallantry and initiative during operations at the Escault Canal. Under intense machine-gun fire he swung himself across the broken bridge from girder to girder, others following his most gallant example. He promptly organised this party, bringing enfilade fire to bear on all the suspected enemy machine-gun employments. His initiative and resource at this time, apart from his utter disregard of danger, was undoubtedly instrumental in the capture of the canal.

 

M.Z./175 P./O. H. Clark, Drake Bn., R.N.V.R. (Liverpool). For most conspicuous gallantry and initiative during the operations from 27th September to 1st October, 1918, from Moeuvres to Proville. He displayed great courage and fearlessness in his continual attacks on machine-gun posts. In the Hindenburg support line he led an attack on an enemy post which had been holding up the advance of other units for over two hours. He dashed forward into the post, killing four of the crews and capturing 30 men and six machine guns.

 

TZ/881 P./O. W. Curry, Hawke Bn., R.N.V.R. (Newcastle-on-Tyne). During the operations in front of Grancourt, on 27th September, 1918, he advanced his platoon in face of heavy fire without a covering barrage from our guns, and succeeded in outflanking the enemy position and capturing a battery of field guns. Later on the same day he held an isolated position on the left flank, and with twenty men repelled an enemy counter-attack, steadying his men by his fine example.

 

T.Z/2214 A./B. J. G. Davison, Drake Bn., R.N.V.R. (Newcastle-on-T'yne). For conspicuous gallantry, determination and devotion to duty during the operations from 27tlh September to 1st October, 1918, from Moeuvres to Proville whilst employed as a battalion runner. He rendered most invaluable services in maintaining communication, his duties at all times taking him to the most forward positions held, and mostly machine-gun swept zones. His coolness and splendid spirit were an inspiration to all around him. 

 

KW/518 L./Sea. M. Lynch, Drake Bn., R.N.V.R. (Rotherham). For great gallantry and initiative on the 29th September, 1918, in crossing the Escault Canal. The success of the crossing was entirely due to his promptitude and disregard of danger. Upon reaching the eastern bank of the canal he established his gun in a position where heavy fire was brought to bear upon the enemy. Later, he took back a message under very heavy fire to battalion headquarters asking for more ammunition.

 

W.Z./63 P./O. R. Matthews, R.N.V.R. attd. M.G. Bn. (Swansea). For conspicuous gallantry and leadership before Cambrai 27th September/1st October, 1918. When his officer was killed he took his section forward in close support of the leading infantry, and promptly bringing his guns into action put out of action enemy artillery. Later, again, he showed marked coolness and able leadership while taking his section over the Canal De L'Escaut under heavy artillery fire.

 

TZ/5038 Lea./Sea. (A./P.O.) R. Russell, Hawke Bn., R.N.V.R. (Bolden Colliery). During the operations in front of Grancourt on 29th September, 1918, he was in charge of the company L.G.s. He pushed ahead of the company under heavy machine-gun fire and selected positions for the guns to advance to. When one gun team became casualties he himself took the gun and succeeded in killing two horses limbered up to a field gun and prevented its escape. Later he pushed on to Grancourt Trench, and by the quickness of tihe attack resulted in the capture of a large number of prisoners.

 

KX/245 A./B. (H.G.) T. R. Stagg, Drake Bn., R.N.V.R. (Newcastle-on-Tyne). For marked gallantry, resource and leadership during operations from 27th-30th September, 1918, at Grancourt and Escault Canal. With great determination he held on to an advanced post during a heavy barrage in which at least three of his men became casualties. Subsequently he, with his three men, rushed two machine-gun posts in succession. Later, he pushed forward alone and captured two machine guns and eleven of the enemy.

 

  

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31806 - 2 MARCH 1920

 

War Office, 4th March, 1920.

 

 (included in Army lists)

His Majesty The KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the Meritorious Service Medal to the undermentioned. Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Men in recognition of valuable services rendered with the British Military Mission to South Russia: 

 

Royal Navy.

 

J/13550 Ldg. Tel. Whitehead, E. T. (Shatwell).

 

 

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31811 - 5 MARCH 1920

 

Central Chancery Of The Orders Of Knighthood.

 

The KING (is) pleased to give orders for the following appointments to the Most Honourable Order of the Bath in recognition of the services of the undermentioned Officers during the War: 

 

To be Additional Members of the Military Division of the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most Honourable Order.

 

Captain Martin Eric Nasmith, V.C., R.N. For valuable services in charge of the Seventh Submarine Flotilla in the Baltic and as Senior Naval Officer, Reval.

 

Captain Charles James Colebrooke Little, C.B. (civil), R.N. For valuable services as Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Cleopatra" in the Baltic.

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Chancery of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George.

 

The KING (is) pleased to give directions for the following appointments to the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George in recognition of the services of the undermentioned Officers during the War: 

 

To be Additional Members of the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most Distinguished Order.

 

Captain John Alfred Moreton, D.S.O., R.N. For valuable services in command of H.M.S. "Erebus" in the Baltic.

 

Captain George William McOran Campbell, R.N. For valuable services in command of the First Destroyer Flotilla operating in the Gulf of Finland.

 

Captain Geoffrey Mackworth, D.S.O., R.N. For valuable services as Flag Captain on the Staff of the Senior Naval Officer, Baltic, and in command of H.M. Ships "Curacoa" and "Delhi."

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Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood.

 

The KING (is) pleased to give orders for the following appointments to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, in recognition of the services of the undermentioned Officers during the War:

 

To be a Commander of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order.

Captain Nicholas Edward Archdale, R.N. For valuable services in command of H.M.S. "Greenwich" and as Senior Naval Officer, Copenhagen.

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To be Officers of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order.

 

Engineer Commander Henry Smalley Briggs, R.N. For valuable services in carrying out repairs to H.M. Ships in the Baltic.

 

Engineer Commander Walter Robert Fendick, R.N. For valuable services in maintaining the efficiency of the engines of H.M.S. "Dragon" in the Baltic.

 

Lieut. John Arthur Goldsworthy, R.N.R. For valuable services in organising the refitting, loading and departure of Transports and Lighters at Archangel.

 

Paymaster Lieutenant John Wilmer Greene, R.N.R. For valuable services as Secretary to the Senior Naval Officer, Reval.

 

Engineer Commander Arthur Colin Hall, R.N. For valuable services in maintaining the engine-room efficiency of the First Destroyer Flotilla.

 

Lieutenant-Commander Cecil Russell Hains Harvey, R.N. For valuable services as Navigating Officer of H.M.S. "Dragon" in the Baltic.

 

Lieutenant-Commander Hamilton McMath Hely, R.D., R.N.R. For valuable services as Naval Transport Officer in Charge at Bakaritza.

 

Lieutenant Horace Trevor St. Ledger Langford, R.N.V.R. For valuable services as Survey Officer, North Russia.

 

Acting Lieutenant-Commander Arthur Esme Lockington, R.N.R. For valuable services as Naval Transport Officer in Charge on the Emtsa River.

 

Lieutenant Charles James Mills, R.N.V.R. For valuable services in connection with mine-sweeping operations in the Baltic.

 

Commander Hugh Campbell Murdoch, R.N. For valuable services in connection with the organisation and administration of the Mercantile Marine Branch of the Naval Transport Service, North Russia.

 

Paymaster Lieutenant-Commander Geoffrey Jennings Rapkin, R.N. For valuable services ,as Secretary to the Divisional. Naval Transport Officer, Murmansk.

 

Lieutenant Frederick Soltau Shelton, R.N.V.R. For valuable services as Naval Transport Officer, North Russia.

 

Engineer Commander Charles Edward Stone, R.N. For valuable services as Engineer Officer of H.M.S. "Vindictive" in the Baltic.

 

Paymaster Commander Edward Goggin Styles. For valuable, services as head of the Victualling and Accountant Departments, H.M.S. "Lobster."

 

Paymaster Commander Archibald Taylor, R.N. For valuable services as Supply Officer at Reval.

 

Acting Paymaster Lieutenant Stuart Waldron Wareham, R.N. For valuable services on the Staff of the Senior Naval Officer, Baltic.

 

Lieutenant Robert Campbell Watson, R.N.R. For valuable services at Novorossisk on the 14th October, 1919, in extinguishing a fire which occurred on S.S. "War Pike," when laden with ammunition.

 

Engineer Lieutenant Henry Searle Weale, R.N. For valuable services as Engineer Officer of H.M.S. "Watchman" in the Baltic.

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To be Members of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order.

 

Warrant Engineer Percy Gordon Clibbon, R.N. For valuable services in maintaining the engines and boilers of H.M.S. "Wallace" in a high state of efficiency.

 

Junior Officer George Henry Cox, M.M.R. For valuable services in the Naval Transport Service, North Russia.

 

Junior Officer Samuel James Haines, A.M., M.M.R. For valuable services in the Naval Transport Service, North Russia.

 

Warrant Shipwright John Myott, R.N. For valuable services in connection with repair work to Coastal Motor Boats in the Baltic.

 

Second Mate John Robert Plummer, M.M.R. For valuable services in command of a Transport Tug on the Dwina River.

 

Lieutenant Charles Louis Power, R.N.V.R. For valuable services during the War.

 

Warrant Shipwright William Royall, R.N. For valuable services in connection with the repairs of Auxiliary Small Craft in the Baltic.

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Admiralty, S.W., 8th March, 1920.

 

Honours for Services in Siberia, 1919.

 

The KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the following honour,. decorations and medals to the undermentioned Officers and Men: 

 

To be a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order.

Capt. Thomas Henry Jameson, R.M.L.I. For distinguished services in command of the British Naval Detachment manning the River. Steamers "Kent" and "Suffolk" operating on the Kama River.

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To receive the Distinguished Service Cross.

 

Mate Horace Nowell Barnes, R.N. For distinguished services on the River Steamer "Kent" operating on the Kama River.

 

Gnr. Cedric William Clarke, R.N. For distinguished services in command of the River Steamer "Suffolk" operating on the Kama River.

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To receive the Distinguished Service Medal.

Sergt. Alfred Taylor, R.M.L.I., No. Po./ 14899.

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To receive the Meritorious Service Medal.

Pte. James Brown, R.M.L.I., No. Po./191l3.

Pte. Albert Haile, H.M.L.I., No. Ply./15061.

Cpl. (actg. Sergt.) George Henry Odey, R.M.L.L., No. Po./16219.

Pte. Melbourne James Netherway, R.M.L.I., No. Ply./16418.

Pte. (Lce.-Cpl.) Dudley Gerald Stepney, R.M.L.I., No. Po./17719.

Pte. Edward Nixon Stevenson, R.M.L.I., No. Po./11169.

Armr. Crew, 1st C1., James Brigum David Whyte, O.N. M.8666 (Dev.).

Pte. Frank James Williamson, R.M.L.I., No. Ply./15043.

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The. following Officer has been mentioned in despatches: 

Surg. Lieut. Henry Cyril Conwy Joyce, R.N.

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Honours for Services in North Russia, 1919.

 

The KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the following honours, decoration and medals to the undermentioned Officers and Men: 

 

To be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order.

 

Capt. Oliver Lawrence Beck, C.B.E., R.N. For distinguished services as Divisional Naval Transport Officer, Murmansk.

 

Cdr. Basil James Ohlson, R.D., R.N.R. For distinguished services as Divisional Naval Transport Officer, North Dwina River.

 

Payr. Cdr. John Mackey Hodge, O.B.E., R.N. For distinguished services in connection with Naval Transport at Archangel and on the Dwina River.

 

Act. Lieut.-Cdr. Hugh Campbell Frederick Dawes, O.B.E., R.N.V.R. For distinguished services as Divisional Naval Transport Officer, Archangel.

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To receive the Distinguished Service Cross.

Lieut. Oliver Champion, R.N.V.R. For distinguished services as Naval Transport Officer, Onega.

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To receive the Meritorious Service Medal.

Vict. C.P.O. Alfred Augustus Brees, O.N. 346536 (Po.).

Senior Writer Leslie Fudge, M.M.R., No. 999217.

Senior Writer William Herbert Jayne, M.M.R., No. 971711,

A.B. (Sigmn.) Kenneth James Pink, M.M.R., No. 999356.

Bosn. William Charles Robinson, M.M.R., No. 990767.

Motormn., 2nd Cl., Thomas Ternent, M.M.R., No. 989020.

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The following Officers have been mentioned in despatches: 

Lieut. George Leslie Harold Dean, D.S.C., R.N.R.

Lieut. Samuel McBroom, O.B.E., R.N.R.

Lieut. Arnold Edwin Blythe Lamble, R.N.R.

Lieut. William Frederick Robert Mist, R.N.R.

Lieut. .Charles Edward Hardement, R.N.R.

Lieut.. Henry Spencer Laidlaw Fargher, R.N.R.

Lieut. Stanley Henry Davis, R.N.V.R.

Lieut. John Frederick Knight Trewin, R.N.V.R.

Lieut. Alfred James Evans, R.N.V.R.

Lieut. Albert Leslie Lawes, R.N.V.R.

Eng. Lieut. George William Martin, R.N.R.

Payr. Lieut. James Alfred Fletcher, R.N.R.

Payr. Lieut. George John Hicks Russell, R.N.R.

Sub-Lieut. Alexander Thomas Andrew Stevens Williams, R.N.V.R.

Sub-Lieut. Anatole Edgar Hill, R.N.V.R.

Junior Officer Frederick Aspill, M.M.R.

Junior Officer Harry Baker, M.M.R.

Junior Officer John Edward Farmer, M.M.R.

Junior Officer Frederick Hickey, M.M.R..

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Honours for Services in the Baltic, 1919.

 

The KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the following honours, decorations and medals to the undermentioned Officers and Men: 

 

To be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order.

 

Capt. Cecil Horace Pilcher, R.N. For distinguished services in command of H.M.S. "Dauntless."

 

Cdr. Aubrey Thomas Tillard, R.N. For distinguished services as Divisional Destroyer Leader.

 

Cdr. Gerald Charles Wynter, O.B.E., R.N. For distinguished services as Senior Officer of H.M. Destroyers operating at Riga.

 

Cdr. Ralph Vincent Eyre, R.N. For distinguished services in command of H.M.S. "Wryneck."

 

Cdr. Henry Clive Rawlings, R.N. For distinguished services as Senior Officer of advanced patrols in the Baltic.

 

Cdr. Claude Lindesay Bate, R.N. For distinguished services in command of the First Destroyer Flotilla.

 

Eng. Cdr. Frederick Alexander, R.N. For distinguished services in H.M.S. "Cleopatra."

 

Eng. Cdr. Henry Bumsted McGhie, R.N. For distinguished services in maintaining the engine-room department of H.M.S. "Walker" in a high state of efficiency.

 

Lieut.-Cdr. Julian Harrison, R.N. For distinguished services in H.M.S. "Vortigern."

 

Lieut.-Cdr. Ernald Gilbert Hoskins Master, R.N. For distinguished services in command of H.M.S. "Whitley."

 

Lieut.-Cdr. Arthur Edward Hext Wright; R.N. For distinguished services in the Second Destroyer Flotilla.

 

Lieut.-Cdr. William Edward Blackwood Magee, R.N. For distinguished services in command of H.M.S. "Watchman,"

 

Lieut.-Cdr. the Hon. George Fraser, R.N. For distinguished services in command of H.M.S. "Winchester."

 

Lieut.-Cdr. Ambrose Thomas Norman Abbay, R.N. For distinguished services in command of H.M.S. "Walker."

 

Lieut.-Cdr. Charles Gage Stuart, D.S.C., R.N. For distinguished services in H.M.S. "Voyager."

 

Lieut.-Cdr. Henry Martin Daniel, R.N. For distinguished services as Executive and Gunnery Officer of H.M.S. "Dauntless."

 

Lieut.-Cdr.. Algernon Usborne Willis, R.N. For distinguished services in preserving the efficiency of the Torpedo and Depth Charge Armaments of the First Destroyer Flotilla.

 

Lieut.-Cdr, Hubert Guy Dyke Acland, R.N. For distinguished services as Gunnery Officer of the First Destroyer Flotilla.

 

Lieut.-Cdr. Harry Alexander Dykes Keate, R.N. For distinguished services on the occasion of the mining of H.M.S. "Verulam."

 

Act. Lieut.-Cdr. John Wales, R.N.R. For distinguished services in command of the Eleventh Fleet Sweeping Flotilla.

 

Act. Lieut.-Cdr. John Welsh McMurchie, R.N.V.R. For distinguished services in command of the Motor Launch Minesweepers.

 

Lieut. Claude Boothby Graham-Watson, R.N. For distinguished services as Flag Lieutenant to Rear-Admiral Sir Walter H. Cowan, K.C.B., D.S.O., M.V.O.

 

Lieut. William Hamilton Bremner, D.S.C., R.N.. For distinguished services in command of H.M. Coastal Motor Boat 79A in the attack on Kronstadt Harbour on the 18th August. 1919.

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To receive at Second Bar to the Distinguished Service Order.

 

Capt. Andrew Browne Cunningham, D.S.O., R.N. For distinguished services in command of H.M.S. "Seafire". (C-in-C Mediterannean Fleet in WW2)

 

Cdr. Max Kennedy Horton, D.S.O., R.N. For distinguished services in command of the Third Submarine Flotilla and as Senior Naval Officer, Reval. (C-in-C, Western Approaches in WW2)

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To receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Order.

 

Capt. Robert Gerald Hamond, D.S.O., R.N. For distinguished services in command of the First Destroyer Flotilla.

 

Cdr. James Lenox Conyngham Clark, D.S.O., R.N. For distinguished services as Second in Command of H.M.S. "Delhi" and on the Staff of the Senior Naval Officer.

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To receive the Distinguished Service Cross.

 

Lieut. (now Lieut.-Cdr.) Edward Joseph Francis Price, R.N. For distinguished services as Navigating Officer of H.M.S. "Phaeton."

 

Lieut. Lewis John Pitcairn Jones, R.N. For distinguished services as Navigating Officer of H.M.S. "Cleopatra."

 

Lieut. James William Rivett-Carnac, R.N. For distinguished services as First and Gunnery lieutenant of H.M.S. "Cleopatra."

 

Lieut, the Hon. Trevor Tempest Parker, R.N. For distinguished services as Gunnery Officer of H.M.S. "Dragon."

 

Lieut. Philip Miles Filleul, R.N. For distinguished services in connection with intelligence work, and on the occasion of the loss of H.M.S. "Verulam."

 

Lieut. William Ogilvy Scrymgeour-Wedderburn, R.N. For distinguished services as Second in Command of H.M. Submarine "L.11."

 

Lieut. William Charles Pascoe Crabb, O.B.E., R.N. For distinguished services as Gunnery Officer of H.M.S. "Phaeton."

 

Lieut. Hugh Ernest Hollond, R.N. For distinguished services as Fire Control Officer in H.M.S. "Valorous."

 

Lieut. Arthur Lovat Fraser, R.N.R. For distinguished services in connection with minesweeping operations.

 

Lieut. Albert Travers Black, R.N.V.R. For distinguished services in connection with minesweeping operations.

 

Lieut. Trevor Louth, R.N.V.R. For distinguished services on the occasion of the mining of H.M.M.L. 156.

 

Eng. Lieut. William Davidson, R.N.R. For distinguished services on the occasion of the mining of H.M.S. "Banbury."

 

Sub-Lieut. John Oliver Campbell, R.N. For distinguished services on shore at Riga.

 

Sub-Lieut. Neville Lionel John Pisani, R.N. For distinguished services on shore at Riga.

 

Gnr. (T.) Charles Edward Coles, R.N. For distinguished services in H.M.S. "Dragon."

 

Warrt. Shipwt. George Percy Byrne, R.N. For distinguished services in H.M.S. "Curacoa."

 

Warrt. Teleg. Edward Clifford Dtean, R.N. For distingushed services in H.M. Ships "Curacoa," "Cleopatra," and "Delhi."

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To receive the Distinguished Service. Medal.

Ldg. Sea. Samuel Arnold, O.N. J11426 (Ch.).

Ldg. Sea. Samuel Francis Ashmore, R.N.R., O.N. 3487 T.S.

Sto. P.O. George Cornish, R.N.R., O.N. 2929 S,T.

C.P.O. Alfred Joseph Davis, O.N. 195828

C.P.O. Teleg. Frederick William Holland, O.N. 200281 (Po.).

Ldg. Sto. Samuel McCaigue, R.N.R., O.N. 3008 S.T.

C.P.O. Frederick Thomas Moffatt, O.N. 181182 (Dev.).

P.O. Jack Alfred Mummery, O.N. 239730

P.O. Arthur Newbury, O.N. 213724 (Po.).

A.B. Charles Henry Stanley, R.N.R., O.N. 20370 D. A.

Sigmn. John Brewitt Taylor, O.N. J40358

C.E.R.A., 2nd Cl., William Alfred Trewin, O.N. 272286 (Dev.).

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To receive the Meritorious Service Medal.

C.P.O. Frederick Charles Barham, O.N. 187668 (Ch.).

Shipwt., 1st Cl., Frederick William Barling, O.N. 346067 (Ch.).

P.O. William Robert Bennett, O.N. 199395 (Pa).

Ldg. Sea.. Edward Henry Bleakman, O.N. J12818 (Dev.).

Ch. Yeo. Sigs. Arthur Patrick Brickel, O.N. 194661 (Po.).

Offrs. Ch. Std. Charles Broomfield, O.N. L3981 (Po.).

Act. Sto. P.O. Henry James Bunting, O.N. K11491 (Ch.).

Yeo. Sigs. George Robert Cash, O.N. 206764 (Po.).

Sto. P.O. Oliver Herbert Cave, O.N. 304851 (Dev.).

E.R.A., 2nd Cl., John Phillips Chirgwin, O.N. 271993 (Dev.).

Blacksmith, 1st Cl., William James Clarence Coleman, O.N. 346033 (Dev.).

S.B.S. Stanley Crane, O.N. 350975 (Ch.).

Sto. P.O. Charles Frederick Dunk, O.N. K8598 (Po.).

P.O. Teleg. F'rank Edmond Elliott, O.N. J3724 (Dev.).

P.O. Alfred George Feast, O.N. 239447 (Po.).

C.E.R.A., 2nd Cl., Walter William Ford, D.S.M., O.N. 268752 (Dev.).

C.E.R.A., 2nd Cl., Arthur Garlick, O.N. 271922 (Dev.).

C.E.R.A. George Henry Good, O.N. 271570 (Po.).

Ldg. Teleg. Robert George Raleigh Gray, O.N. J15903 (Po.).

Sto. P.O. Edward George Gulliver, O.N. 311060 (Po.).

Ldg Sea. George Albert Harris, O.N. 192204 (Ch.).

Ch. Sto. John Howes, O.N. 299141 (Po.).

Sto. P.O. Arthur Hudson, O.N. 303856 (Po.).

Ldg. Teleg. James Bonthrone Hutchison, O.N. J14941 (Ch.).

P.O. George Walter James, O.N. 237801 (Dev.).

Yeo. Sigs. John Richard James, O.N. 227941 (Po.).

Sto. P.O. Samuel Jewell, O.N. 308902 (Dev.).

Shipwt., 4th Cl., Edgar Henry Jones, O.N. M20915 (Dev.).

Act. Ch. Arm. William Thomas Kennard, O.N. 292901 (Ch.).

Ldg. Teleg. George Joseph Lamb, O.N. J18762 (Ch.).

Ch. Writer Frank Crosby Macklin, O.N. 347177 (Po.).

Ch. Sto. James Milsom, O.N. 291243 (Ch.).

P.O. Teleg. Percival James Olding, D.S.M., O.N. J8127 (Dev.).

Act. C.E.R.A., 2nd Cl., Herbert Parr, O.N. 269572 (Ch.).

Ldg. Sig. Eric Morley Parsons, O.N. J13809 (Dev.).

C.P.O. Hubert Poole, O.N. 187985 (Ch.).

C.E.R.A., 1st Cl., James Milne Rae, O.N. 269812 (Ch.).

C.P.O. Thomas Reeves, O.N. 186041 (Dev.).

Elect. Art., 3rd Cl., William Bartlett Scannell, O.N. M.10795 (Ch.).

Ch. Ship's Cook Henry Edmund Simmonds, O.N. 205262 (Po.).

P.O. Alexander John Smith, O.N. 235649

A.B. Jack Steward, O.N. J51721 (Ch.).

Yeo. Sigs. Charles William Sylvester, O.N. 200653 (Po.).

Sto. P.O. Bertie William Voaden, O.N. 301138 (Ch.).

1st Writer Edwin Ernest Warsham, O.N. M.4318 (Po.).

P.O. Thomas Wrigglesworth, O.N. J13857

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The following Officers and Men have been mentioned in despatches: 

 

Capt. Henry Edgar Grace, R.N. For valuable service in command of H.M.S. "Vindictive" during operations in the Gulf of Finland.

 

Capt. Lawrence Leopold Dundas C.M.G., R.N. For valuable service in command of H.M.S. "Phaeton" during operations at Libau.

 

Capt. Colin Kenneth Maclean, C.B., D.S.O., R.N. For valuable services in command of the Second Destroyer Flotilla in the Gulf of Finland. The Rear-Admiral Commanding in the Baltic reports: "I find it hard to express the value of this officer's services and example."

 

Capt. Berwick Curtis, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., R.N. For valuable service in command of the Twentieth Destroyer Flotilla in the Baltic. The success of the operations connected with the relief of Riga was largely due to the perfect accord and co-operation which existed between the British Naval Forces under Captain Curtis and the French Naval Forces under Commodore Brisson.

 

Capt. Francis Arthur Marten, C.M.G., C.V.O., R.N. For valuable service in command of H.M.S. "Dragon" in the operations for the relief of Riga.

 

Capt. Frederick Edward Ketelbey Strong, D.S.O., R.N. For valuable service in command of H.M.S. "Shakespeare" during operations in Petrograd Bay.

 

Lieut.-Cdr. Alfred Gordon Hine, D.S.O., R.N.

Lieut.-Cdr. Charles Eric Morgan, D.S.O., R.N.

Lieut.-Cdr. Ronald William Blacklock, D.S.C., R.N.

Payr. Lieut.-Cdr. Cecil Hugh de Denne, D.S.O., R.N.

Lieut. Francis Herbert Mohun Vaughan, R.N.

Lieut. Francis Riou Baxter, R.N.

Lieut. Kenneth Royston Davidson Fawcett, R.N.

Lieut. John Victor Christian, R.N.V.R.

Eng. Lieut. Archibald McArthur, R.N.R.

Act. Lieut. Geoffrey Hugh Coleman Williams, R.N. (since drowned).

Sub-Lieut. Frederick Francis Orr Vallings, R.N. (since drowned).

Gnr. (T.) Roland Ollis, R.N.

Gnr. (T.) Arthur Eves, R.N.

A.B. Joseph Henry Beagley, O.N.. J34940 (Ch.).

Elect. Art., 1st Cl., John Rendle Broad, O.N. 347604 (Dev.).

A.B. Harry Frederick Arthur Robert Burton, O.N.J53632.(Ch.).

A.B. Albert James Buttle, O.N. J46994 (Ch.).

Act. Arm. William Cooper, O.N. M.4479 (Ch.).

Ldg. Sea. Horace Frederick Coote, O.N. J9936 (Po.)

A.B. Robert James Cross, O.N. J29779 (Dev.).

A.B. Sidney Albert Crouch, O.N. 236451 (Ch.).

Shipwt., 2nd Cl., William Enright, O.N. 345935 (Po.).

P.O. Charles Albert William Essam, O.N. . J6535 (Po.).

Ldg. Sig. Thomas Evans, R.N.V.R., O.N. (Mersey) Z/395.

Ord. Sea. Albert Edward Greaves, O.N. S.S. 8249 (Po.).

M.A.A. Albert Edward Thomas Hayward, O.N. 189553 (Po.).

Elect. Art., 3rd Cl., Frederick James Keeling. O.N. M.6359 (Po.).

Vict. C.P.O. Robert Edward Lambert, M.C.S., O.N. MC1190.

Ldg. Sto. Thomas Richard Love, O.N. K 8253 (Ch.).

A.B. George Moseley, O.N. S.S. 7303 (Po ).

E.R.A., 2nd Cl., Henry Edward Oakes, O.N. 272003 (Po.).

Mechn. Robert Henry Petty, O.N. 309734 (Po.).

P.O. Hayward George Piper, O.N. 206315 (Ch,).

A.B. Algernon Harry Scott, O.N. J1964 (Ch.).

A.B. William Heaton Smethurst, O.N. J37661 (Dev.).

Ldg. Sea.John Nathaniel Strangeman, O.N. 233758 (Po.).

P.O. William John Tancock, O.N. J5498 (Dev.).

A.B. Frederick Eden Wash, O.N. 203102 (Ch.).

A.B. Alfred John Keith West, O.N. J50613

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Honours for Services in the Mine Clearance Force.

 

The .KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the following honours, decoration and medals to the undermentioned Officers and Men:

 

To be a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order.

Act. Lieut.-Cdr. George Davies Williams, R.N.R.

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To receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Order.

Lieut.-Cdr. Clive Neville Rolfe, D.S.O., R.N.

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To receive the Distinguished Service Cross.

Warrt. Eng. William Edward Henry King, R.N.

 

To receive the Distinguished Service Medal.

Sto. P.O. Edward Gilmore, O.N. 311488 (Po.).

E.R.A. 3rd Cl., William James Hay, O.N. M1127 (Po.).

P.O. Michael Kelly, O.N. J8579 (Ch.).

A.B. Frederick Francis George Luscombe, O.N. J17416 (Dev.).

Yeo. Sigs. Richard James Nicholson, O.N. 225008 (Po.).

Ldg. Sea. Henry Thomas Sivyer, O.N. 210288 (Dev.).

Ldg: Sea. Bertie Wright, O.N. J19120 (Ch.).

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To receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Medal.

Engmn. Edward Byrne, D.S.M., R.N.R., O.N. 2263 E.S.

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The following Officers and Men have been mentioned in despatches: 

Cdr. Charles Edward Turle, D.S.O., R.N.

Lieut. John Stanislaus Cave, R.N.R.

Lieut. Leslie Carden Gilbert, R.N.R.

Lieut. Arthur Purnell, R.N.V.R.

Engmn. Alexander William Gibson, R.N.R., O.N. 2537 T.S.

Ldg. Sto. Henry Francis Edward Hurley, O.N. 306024 (Po).

2nd Hand William John Lewarne, R.N.R., O.N. 8825 D.A.

Dkhnd. Alfred George Peat, R.N.R., O.N. 15524 D.A.

Ldg. Sea. Henry Port, O.N. J19798 (Dev.).

Ch. Sto. George Wink, O.N. 228452 (Dev,).

P.O. Edward William Wright, D.S.M., O.N., J5037 (Ch..).

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Miscellaneous.

 

Tlhe KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Royal Red Cross Decoration to the undermentioned lady in recognition of valuable services in connection with the War: 

 

Royal Red Cross,

 

2nd Class.

Miss Edith Hope, Nursing Sister, Q.A.R.N.N.S., R.N. Sick Quarters, Shotley.

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The following awards for the undermentioned men have been approved: 

 

To receive the Meritorious Service Medal.

Ord. Sea. George James Friend, O.N. J.87667 (Ch.).

Pte, Alfred Henry Chaffe, R.M.L.I., No. Ply./15768.

Pte. Frederick Alfred Joseph Parsons, R.M.L.I., No. Ply./19259.

Pte. James William Smith, R.M.L.I., No. Ply./19397.

Pte. Alfred James Still, R.M.L.I., No. Ch./20836.

Pte. Harry Leslie Weaver, R.M.L.I., No. Ply./17080.

Pte. Walter Woolstenholmes, R.M.L.I., No. Ply./19020.

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The following Officer has been mentioned in despatches: 

Lieut. Edward John Marshall, R.N.

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The following Officer has been brought to the notice of the Admiralty for valuable services rendered in connection with the War: 

Cdr. Rodney Spencer Hewlett, R.N.

 

 

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31821 - 12 MARCH 1920

 

Admiralty, S.W., 12th March, 1920.

 

The KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the Albert Medal to Lieutenant-Commander Richard James Rodney Scott, R.N., for gallantry in endeavouring to save life at sea.

 

The following is the account of the services in respect of which the decoration has been conferred: 

 

On the 15th July, 1919, during minesweeping operations in the Baltic, four mines were swept up which H.M.S. "Myrtle," commanded by Lieutenant-Commander Scott, and another vessel were ordered to sink. During the operations the two vessels were mined, and H.M.S. "Myrtle" immediately began to sink. So great was the force of the explosion that all hands in the engine room and after boiler room of the ship were killed with one exception, and many others of the crew were wounded. After the wounded had been successfully transferred to another vessel, the forepart of H.M.S. "Myrtle" broke away and sank. Lieutenant-Commander Scott, hearing that the fate of one of the crew of the "Myrtle" had not been definitely ascertained, gallantly returned alone to what was left of the ship, which was drifting through the minefield, rolling heavily and burning fiercely, and regardless of the extreme risk which he ran, made a thorough search for the missing man, unfortunately without success.

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The KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the Albert Medal to Lieutenant Edmund Geoffrey Abbott, R.N., for gallantry in saving life at sea.

 

The following is an account, of the services in respect of which the decoration has been conferred: 

 

On the 5th August, 1919, an explosion occurred on board the ex-German battleship "Baden," whilst in dry dock at Invergordon. Lieutenant Abbott immediately proceeded down the hatch to the main deck and saw that smoke was coming from the ladder way tunnel leading down to the shaft passage and after room containing the cooling plant. Other measures proving ineffectual, he proceeded to the corresponding tunnel on the starboard side, to see whether it was possible to get below and work up to the scene of the explosion from that side. The starboard tunnel was practically clear of smoke, so he proceeded to the upper deck, collected a party, and descended again through the tunnel to the room containing the cooling plant. He made his way to the port side and found a dockyard workman lying unconscious. Assisted by the party which had accompanied him, Lieutenant Abbott got the body to the upper deck, but life was found to be extinct. Although greatly affected by the fumes, Lieutenant Abbott called for further volunteers and again proceeded to the rescue of a second man whose groans had been heard, and succeeded in removing him out of danger. Throughout the proceedings this officer showed an utter disregard for his own safety, and, in spite of the great difficulty occasioned by the absence of light, was the undoubted means of saving the second man's life.

 

 

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31840 - 26 MARCH 1920

 

CIVILIAN HONOURS CONNECTED WITH THE WAR AT SEA

 

Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood.

 

(included in general lists)

The KING (is) pleased to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for services in connection with the War, to be dated 1st January, 1920:

 

To be Knights Grand Cross of the Civil Division of the said Most Excellent Order:

Brigadier-General Sir Alexander Gibb, K.B.E., C.B. Late Civil Engineer-in-Chief, Admiralty.   

Sir Harry Livesey, K.B.E. Late Director of Navy Contracts and subsequently Commissioner for Contract Policy, and Admiralty Representative on Lord Colwyn's Inter-departmental Committee. 

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To be Knights Commanders of the Civil Division of the said Most Excellent Order: 

George Henry Ashdown, Esq., C.B.E., I.S.O. Director of Stores, Admiralty, and Admiralty Representative on International Petroleum Committee.

William Henry Bragg, Esq., C.B.E., D Sc., F.R.S. Quain Professor of Physics, University of London, Superintendent of Admiralty Experimental Station at Parkston.

Captain James Thomas Walter Charles, C.B., C.B.E., R.D., R.N.R. Master, S.S. "Aquitania."

Captain Benjamin Chave. Master, S.S. "Carisbrooke Castle.''

Henry Arthur Colefax, Esq., K.C. For services rendered in connection with the Ministry of Munitions and Admiralty. 

Lieutenant-Commander Charles Edward Down, O.B.E., R.N.R. Marine Superintendent, Royal Mail Steam Packet Company.

George Keith Buller Eliphinstone, Esq., OB.E. Head of Messrs. Elliott Bros., Westminster; valuable services in design and manufacture of fire control apparatus for Navy.

Commander Thomas Fisher, C.B.E., R.N. Representative of Ministry of Shipping in U.S.A.

Commander Franke Bartlett Stuart Notley, R.D., RNR. Marine Superintendent, Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company Ltd.

Edward Hussey Packe, Esq. Private Secretary to successive First Lords of the Admiralty.   

Thomas George Owens Thurston, Esq. Services in connection with Admiralty Inventions; Managing Director of the Forth Engineering and Shipbuilding Co. Ltd.

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To be Commanders of the Civil Division of the said Most Excellent Order:  

Captain Charles Alfred Baxtlett, C.B., R.D., R.N.R. Senior Marine Superintendent. White Star Line.

Paymaster Commander John Edwin Ambrose Brown, O.B.E., R.N. Head of the Cyphering, Department of Peace Delegation.

John Courtenay Clarke, Esq. Assistant Director of Navy Contracts, Admiralty.

William John Clarke, Esq. Late Deputy Director of Works, Admiralty.

Albert Charles Clauson, Esq., K.C. Legal Member of Controller's Staff, Admiralty. 

Frederic Horton Clough Esq. Late Representative of Director of Experiments and Research in the Deportment of Torpedoes and Mining, Admiralty.

James William Henry Culling, Esq., O.B.E. Deputy Director of Victualling, Admiralty.

Captain Arthur Peregrine Henry Desborough. Superintendent of R.N. Cordite Factory, Holton Heath.

Lieutenant-Commander Reginald Hugh Dominy, R.N.R. Master, s.s. "Junin."

Norman Patrick Donaldson, Esq. Vice-Chairman of the Clyde Anti-Submarine Committee.

Gwendolen Florence Mary, Viscountess Elveden. Chairman, Royal Naval Division Comforts Fund

Thomas Evans, Esq., J.P. Valuable services in connection with Coal Supplies for the Navy. 

Henry Fathers, Esq., I.S.O. Deputy Director of Armament Supply, Admiralty.

Arthur Percy Morris Fleming, Esq., O.B.E. Vice-Chairman of the Lancashire Anti-Submarine Committee.  

Sterry Barnes Freeman, Esq. Late Representative of Director of Experiments and Research on the Engineer-in-Chief's Committee, Admiralty.   

Commander Thomas Francis Gambell, R.N.R. Marine Superintendent, Aberdeen White Star Line.  

Captain Thomas Frank Gates, Master, s.s. "Minnehaha."

William John Gick, Esq., O.B.E. Naval Store Officer to the Grand Fleet.

Captain James Gillies, Master, s.s. "Metagama.''  

Captain John Irvine Graham, O.B.E., R.N. Inspector General of Customs Waterguard. 

Lieutenant-Commander Alexander Elvin Sherwin Hambelton, Master, s.s. "Cedric.''

George Hatton, Esq., J.P. Valuable assistance in regard to Chain Cables and Steel and Iron Supplies for the Navy.

Harry William Hilliar, Esq. Services to the Admiralty. 

Edmund Henry Hewlett, Esq., F.R.C.S., Professional medical services at the Royal Naval and St. John V.A.D. Hospitals, Hull.

Phillip Vassar Hunter, Esq. Late representative of Director of Experiments and Research in the Anti-Submarine Division, Admiralty.  

Thomas Walker Hobart Inskip, Esq., K.C., M.P. Head of Naval Law Branch of Secretary's Department, Admiralty.

Thomas David James, Esq. Deputy Accountant-General of the Navy.

Arthur William Johns, Esq. Assistant Director of Naval Construction, Admiralty.

James Michie, Esq. Chief Engineer, s.s. "Ingoma."

Percy Minter, Esq. Deputy Director of Navy Contracts, Admiralty. 

Lieutenant Thomas Warren Moore, M.B.E., R.N.R. Secretary, Imperial Merchant Service Guild.

John Harper Narbeth, Esq., M.V.O. Assistant Director of Naval Construction, Admiralty.

James Ernest Needham, Esq., O.B.E. Unofficial Commercial Adviser to Director, Royal Indian Marine, Bombay.

John William Lambton Oliver, Esq., O.B.E. Deputy Director of Stores, Admiralty.   

Harry Edgar Parlett, Esq., O.B.E. Deputy Director of Technical Services, Transport Department, Admiralty.

Albert Edwin George Richards, Esq. Late Assistant Director of Naval Construction, Admiralty.   

Harry Scholey, Esq. London member of the Clyde Anti-Submarine Committee.  

Captain Thomas George Segrave, O.B.E., R.N.R. Shipping Surveyor and Adviser, India Office.

Paymaster-Captain Edward Haweis Shearme, R.N., O.B.E. Assistant to Chief Naval Censor.   

Charles Pratt Sparks, Esq. Services to the Engineer-in-Chief of the Admiralty's Department.

John Taylor, Esq., O.B.E. Late Chairman of the Lancashire Anti-Submarine Committee.

Lieutenant-Commander (acting Commander) James Thompson, O.B.E., R.N.R. Captain, s.s. "Olympic."

Candida Louise, Dowager Marchioness of Tweeddale. Chairman, Ladies' Emergency Committee, Navy League.

George Dacre Hardinge-Tyler, Esq. Trade Division, Admiralty Naval Staff.

Frederick Josiah Ward, Esq.  Deputy Director of Armament Supply, Admiralty.

Lieutenant John Robert Francis Wild, R.N.V.R. Member of Sir E. Shackleton's Antarctic Expedition.

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To be Officers of the Civil Division of the said Most Excellent Order:

Antonio Ashton, Esq. Secretary to Captain Superintendent, Sheerness Dockyard.

William Atcheson, Esq. Chief Engineer, S.S. "Galileo."

Ernest Mortlock Barton, Esq. Superintending Civil Engineer, Civil Engineer-in-Chief's Department, Admiralty. 

Miss Edith Bass. Principal Lady Superintendent, Admiralty.

Frederick Francis Percival Bisacre, Esq. Services to Experiment and Research Department, Admiralty. 

Captain George Thomas Blaxland. Master, S.S. "Empress," South-Eastern and Chatham Railway.

Richard Octavius Boggon, Esq. Assistant Director of Stores, Admiralty. 

Richard Sidney Henry Boulding, Esq. Physicist, Admiralty Experimental Station, Parkeston.  

Captain Robert Campbell Brown. Master, S.S. "Cassandra."

Paymaster-Lieutenant Fred Burke, R.N.R. Services in connection with the blockade of Germany.

Frederic William White Burrell, Esq. Assistant Inspector of Dockyard Expense Accounts, Admiralty.

Captain Hamilton Call. Master, S.S. "Soudan." 

Charles Ivor Rae Campbell, Esq. Head of Design Section for Rigid and Non-rigid Airships, Airship Production Department, Admiralty.  

John Walton Capstick, Esq., D.Sc. Valuable services in organising the work of the Admiralty Physical Laboratory. 

Captain Alexander Scott Jarvis Carpenter, Master, S.S. "Hartington."

Commander Benjamin Chave, R.N.R. Master, S.S. "Carisbrook Castle."

 Captain Percy John Collins. Master, S.S. "Euripedes."

Algernon Charles Comyns, Esq. Superintending Glerk, Accountant-General's Department, Admiralty.

Charles Blake Coxwell, Esq. Secretary's Department, Admiralty. 

John Crighton, Esq. Lately Chief Engineer, S.S. "Kingstonian."

Charles Henry Croxford, Esq. Chief Constructor (Acting), Dockyards and Repairs Department, Admiralty.

Paymaster Lieutenant-Commander John Mason Cumberland, M.B.E., R.N.R. Collector of Customs and Excise, Port of Dover. 

Charles William Dance, Esq. Adviser in connection with assessment of compensation for losses of Drifters, Admiralty.

Admiral Edward Henry Meggs Davis, C.M.G. Organiser, Bexhill-on-Sea Transport and Ambulance Column.

James Ernest Drake, Esq. Acting Superintending Clerk, Accountant- Generals' Department, Admiralty. 

Charles Vickery Drysdale, Esq., D.Sc. Chief Research Assistant, Admiralty Experimental Station, Parkston 

Walter Dowsett Duffield, Esq. Assistant to Director of Statistics, Admiralty.

Claude Aurelius Elliott, Esq. Assistant to Assistant Secretary for Finance, Admiralty.

Lieutenant-Commander Charles Richard Fox Engelbach, R.N.V.R. Manager, Field Carriage Works, Coventry Ordnance Works, Ltd.

Arthur Francis Fawcus, Esq. Services in Naval Store Department, Admiralty.

Captain Sidney Finch. Master, S.S. "Kalyan."

Major Norman Haynes Firmin. Assistant Director, Experiments and Research Department, Admiralty. 

Frederick Furryan Fisher, Esq. Acting Assistant Director of Navy Contracts, Admiralty.

Commander Thomas Francis Gambell, R.N.R. Marine Superintendent, Aberdeen, White- Star Line.

Captain Ambrose Day Gange. Late Captain of Messrs. Siemens Cableship "Faraday." 

Captain George Frederick Gardner. Master, S.S. "Braemar Castle."

John Gardner, Esq. Inventor of the Gardner System of Submarine Sound Signalling. 

Valentine Francis Taubman Goldie, Esq. Secretary, Admiralty Volunteer Committee. 

Alexander Stewart Gordon, Esq., M.D. Late Naval Surgeon and Agent, Rosyth, Admiralty. 

Robert Gordon, Esq., M.B.E. Staff Clerk for Manning Duties, Mobilisation Division, Admiralty.

Lieutenant-Commander Charles Stuart Hall, R.D., R.N.R. Inspector of Mercantile Marine Offices, Board of Trade.

Captain Richard Arthur Harbord. Lately Master of the S.S. "Lepanto."

John Blair Smith Hickman, Esq. Superintendent, Royal William (Victualling) Yard, Plymouth.

Arthur John Hobson, Esq. Chief Constructor, Department of Director of Naval Construction, Admiralty.    

R. C. Hocking, Esq. For valuable services to H.M. Navy at Thursday Island.

Ernest Randolph Popkin Homfray, Esq. Secretary, Queen Mary's Royal Naval Hospital, Southend.

Osbert John Radcliffe Howarth. Naval Intelligence Division, Admiralty 

Commander James Hunter, R.N.R. Master of Eastern Telegraph Company's Cable Ship "Sentinel." 

Captain Herbert George Jenkins. Master S.S. "Branksome Hall."

Bertie Jewell, Esq. Secretary to Admiral Superintendent, H.M. Dockyard, Chatham.

Phillip Kyle Kyle, Esq. Chief Secretary for Naval and Military Work, Salvation Army.

Ernest Richard Langmaid, Esq. Engineering Assistant, Dockyards and Repairs Department, Admiralty.

Captain Harold Frederick Larnder. Master of Commercial Cable Company's Cable Ship "Mackay Bennett."

William Ewart Llewellyn, Esq., M.B.E. Superintendent of Chart Issues, Hydrographic Department, Admiralty. 

Cyril Edward Lloyd, Esq. Valuable services in supply of Chain, Cables and Anchors to H.M. Navy.

Neil John McDermaid, Esq. Senior Constructor, H.M. Dockyard, Portsmouth.

Commander Duncan Finlayson Macdonald, R.N.R. Marine Superintendent, British India Steam Navigation Co.

Captain Kenneth Macdonald. Master, S.S. "Huntscliff."

Lieutenant-Commander John Robert McEwan R.N.R. Marine Superintendent of the Fishery Board for Scotland.

Edward Lionel Macklin, Esq. H.M. Inspector of Factories; lent to Admiralty for Naval inspection duties in Glasgow District. 

Archibald Macpherson MacMillan, Esq. Services in Naval Store Department, Admiralty.   

Charles Gilbert Madin, Esq. Acting Assistant Principal, Secretary's Department, Admiralty.

Henry Arthur Malby, Esq. Of Messrs. Malby & Sons, Printers of Admiralty Charts.

Captain Lionel John Manning, M.B.E. Master, S.S. "Scotia," London and North-Western Railway. 

Arthur Martin, Esq. Chief Engineer, S.S. "Royal George."

Thomas William Midmer, Esq. Assistant Director of Armament Supply, Admiralty. 

Charles Henry Moore, Esq. Head of Pyrotechnic Section, Admiralty.

Henry Morris, Esq. Acting Assistant Director of Navy Contracts, Admiralty.  

William Alfred Mortimer, Esq. Acting Assistant Director of Armament Supply, Admiralty.  

Richard Murray, Esq., M.V.O. Technical Assistant, Naval Store Department, Admiralty.

Captain Robert David Owen. Master, S.S. "Nestor." 

Frederic William Papworth, Esq. Acting Assistant Accountant-General (Costings Investigation Division), Admiralty. 

Captain John Parry. Master, S.S. "Oxonian."

Captain Joseph Harold Phelps. Director, Red Cross Motor Launch and Hospital Ship Department, Mesopotamia. 

Captain Leonard Durnford Pinckney. Master, S.S. "Khyber."

 John Philip Plage, Esq. Chief Engineer, S.S. "Australind." 

Captain Robert Pooley. Personal Assistant to Director of Navy Contracts, Admiralty.  

Frank Porter, Esq. Acting Assistant Accountant-General (Costings Investigation Division), Admiralty.  

James Scott Pringle, Esq. Electrical Engineering Assistant, Directorate of Dockyards and Repairs, Admiralty.

Captain John Simpson Reddoch, Master, s s. "Erinpura."

John James Reeves, Esq. Armament Supply Officer, Naval Ordnance Depot, Gibraltar. 

James Birrell Richordson, Esq. Services in connection with the supply of Chain Cables and Anchors to H.M. Navy. 

Charles Ernest Rickard, Esq. Late Inspector-General of Radio-Telegraphy, Chilean Navy; valuable services to H.M. Navy in South America. 

Charles George Roberton, Esq. Superintendent of Submarine Engine Design Department, Messrs. Vickers, Barrow Works.

Charles Rodgers, Esq. Technical Assistant to Director of Experiments and Research, Admiralty

Captain Charles Joseph Rudder. Master, S.S. "Roseleaf."

Lieutenant Joseph Russell Stenhouse, D.S.O., D.S.C., R.N.R. Master of the  "Aurora" in Sir E. Shackleton's Antarctic Expedition.

Arthur James Stopher, Esq. Cable Engineer, Messrs. Siemens Bros., Cable Ship "Faraday."  

Lieutenant Joseph Kearon Storey, R.N.R. Valuable services in Finland and Lapland.  William Henry Strickland, Esq. Senior Visiting Inspector, Contract Department, Admiralty. 

Captain Edward Butler Tanner, Master, SS. "Cambria," London and North-Western Railway.

Captain Arnold Taylor. Master, S.S. "Rotenfels."

Captain John Edward Telfer. Master, SS. "Greenore."

Captain Arthur Thompson. Master, S.S. "Malwa."

Henry Beauchamp Walters, Esq Head of Naval Supplies Section, Commission International de Ravitaillement.

Commander Henry Lavington Walton, R.D., R.N.R. Marine Superintendent, Wilson Line

Lieutenant John William Watling, R.N.R. Master, S.S. "Intaba."

Philip James Watts, Esq Acting Electrical Engineer, H.M. Dockyard, Sheerness.

Commander John Henry Webb, R.N.R.  Harbour Master, Dublin. 

Ernest Thomas Williams, Esq.  Acting Assistant Director of Electrical  Engineering, Admiralty. 

James Williamson, Esq.  Chief Engineer, S.S. "Madras."

Captain Arthur Cecil James Wilson.  Master, S.S. "Twilight." 

Benedict John Wilson, Esq.  Assistant Director of Stores, Admiralty.

Commander John Wilson, R.N.R.  Marine Superintendent, Anchor Line.

Joseph Wolff, Esq.  Chief Engineer, S.S. "Authenic."

Charles Edward Woolmer, Esq.  Acting Cashier, H.M. Dockyard, Rosyth.

Commander Frank Arthur Worsley, D.S.O.,  R.D., R.N.R.  Navigating Officer of the "Endurance."

Sydney Roles Young, Esq. Superintending Clerk, Accountant-General's Department, Admiralty.

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To be Members of the Civil Division of the said Most Excellent Order:

Captain Andrew Agnew.  Master, S.S. "Glendun."   

Charles Wrightson Akers, Esq.  Member of Messrs. Akers and Company,  services in connection with the supply of  compasses to His Majesty's Navy.   

Miss Grace Arundel.  Experiments and Research Department,  Admiralty. 

Herbert Barr Bain, Esq.  Deputy Accounts Officer, Accountant- Generals Department, Admiralty. 

John Fredrick William Baker, Esq.  Officer in Charge, Langley Naval Store  Depot 

Allan Opie Ballantyne, Esq.  Acting Constructor, H.M. Dockyard,  Chatham. 

Thomas Ernest Barry, Esq.  Chief Examiner, Civil Engineer-in-Chief 's  Department, Admiralty. 

Captain Richard Henry Beale.  Master, S.S. "Webburn." 

Charles Albert Beard, Esq.  Contract Officer, Admiralty. 

Albert George Beck, Esq.  Foreman of Engineer Branch, H.M.  Dockyard, Portsmouth. 

Captain Robert Mitchell Beedie.  Master, S.S. "War Music." 

William Henry Bennett, Esq.  Acting Foreman of Engineer Branch,  H.M. Dockyard, Chatham. 

Henry William Briton Birchby, Esq.  Acting Assistant Naval Store Officer,  Admiralty. 

Edward Cornelius Blandford, Esq.  Foreman of Storehouses (Inspecting Officer),  Naval Store Department, Admiralty. 

Thomas Brightman, Esq.  Senior Pilot, Rosyth. 

Charles Douglas Britten, Esq.  Costings Investigation Department, Admiralty. 

Charlotte Elizabeth, Lady Brooks.  Victualling Department, Admiralty.

John Budge, Esq.  Late Chief Engineer, SS. "North Sea."

Ernest Edward Burchatt, Esq. Acting Foreman of the Yard, H.M. Dockyard,  Chatham. 

John William Richard Carrington, Esq. Acting Armament Supply Officer, R.N. Ordnance Depot, Bedenham.

Edward Leslie Champness, Esq. Acting Constructor (temporary), Director of Naval Construction Department, Admiralty.

Edmund Alumsby Chapman, Esq. Foreman of Boilermakers, H.M. Dockyard, Devonport.

James Henry Chapman, Esq. Services in connection with the Supply of Director Firing Gear to H.M. Navy.

Joseph Sains Clark, Esq. Assistant Naval Constructor,  Admiralty.

Lieutenant Frederick Nelson Clothier, R.N.V.R. Transport Department, Ministry of Shipping.

Florence Elizabeth, Mrs. Cockerell. Quartermaster, R.N. Hospital, Chatsworth.

Sydney Cooper Coombes, Esq. Late Naval Supply Officer, Colombo. 

Frederick Samson Corns, Esq. Chief Engineer, Eastern Telegraph Company's Cable Ship, "John Bender."

William Ernest Coulson, Esq. Assistant Representative, Ministry of Shipping, Malta Dockyard. 

William Albert Court, Esq. Surveyor of Stores, H.M. Dockyard, Chatham.

James Henry Cox, Esq. Inspector of Shipwrights, H.M. Dockyard, Sheerness.

Henry Angley Lewis-Dale, Esq. Acting Warden, Navy House, Chatham.

Captain Alonzo Ernest Davies. Master s.s. "St. Patrick."

Captain Thomas Edward Davies. Master of tug "Flying Kestrel"; for valuable services to the Grand Fleet. 

Ernest Cockburn Day, Esq. Chief Engineer, S.S. "Montrose."

Captain William Lindsay Duncan. Master, S.S. "Scottish Prince."

Charles Whitfield Edwardes, Esq. Acting Inspector of Electrical Fitters, His Majesty's Dockyard, Portsmouth.

Arthur Joseph Edwards, Esq. Contract Department, Admiralty. 

Charles Edward Elliott, Esq. Assistant Manager, Gun Building Plant, Messrs. Vickers, Sheffield. 

Edward Cooch Stewart Elmslie, Esq. Chief Engineer, Eastern Telegraph Company's Cable Ship "Electra."

Miss Mabel Thérèse Elton. Accountant-General's Department, Admiralty.

 Herbert Etheridge, Esq. Deputy Accounts Officer, Admiralty.

John Thomas Evans, Esq. Acting Foreman of the Yard, H.M. Dockyard, Pembroke.

Walter David Evans, Esq. Examiner, Armament Supply Department, Admiralty.

Richard Uriah Falkus, Esq., I.S.O. Late Secretary's Department, Admiralty.

Miss Julia Frances Farrer. A.R.R.C., Mudros R.N. Hospital.

Anna Wise, Mrs. Ferguson. Valuable assistance to crews of torpedoed ships, and at the Docks Buffet, Belfast.

Miss Margaret Heriot Fergusson. Admiralty Headquarters, W.R.N.S.

Herbert Finnis, Esq. Chief Electrician, Eastern Telegraph Company's Cable Ship "Levant I."

Frederick Ludolph Fisher, Esq. Chief Electrician, Eastern Telegraph Company's Cable Ship "Amber." 

Frederick John Fletcher, Esq. Examiner of Dockyard Work (Acting), Admiralty.

Albert Edward Frankling, Esq. Acting Electrical Engineer, Dockyard and Repairs Department, Admiralty.

Captain Herbert Edward French. Master, S.S. "Kovno."

Miss Laetitia Helen Frere. Naval Intelligence Division, Admiralty.

Mary Francis, Mrs. Fuller. Member of the Ladies' Emergency Committee of the Navy League.

Wilfred Robert Pinfold Gant, Esq. Deputy Accounts Officer, Admiralty.

Frederick Henry Gardiner, Esq. Acting Inspector of Electrical Fitters, H.M. Dockyard, Devonport.

Captain William Henry Gates Master, SS. "The Queen," South-Eastern and Chatham Railway.

Lawrence Gibson, Esq. Eastern Telegraph Company's cable-ship "Levant II."

Henry William Gillett, Esq. Secretary's Department, Admiralty.

Captain Henry William Green. Master, S.S. "Lydia," London & South-Western Railway.

William John Steward Greenland, Esq. Deputy Accounts Officer, Admiralty.

William Greenup, Esq. Contract Officer, Admiralty.

Frederick Holland Hall, Esq. Acting Deputy Expense Account Officer, Admiralty.

James Hall, Esq.  Examiner, Contract Department, Admiralty.

William Hern Hancock, Esq. Naval Intelligence Division, Admiralty; late Secretary to Deputy First Sea Lord

Claude Hannaford, Esq. Naval Constructor, Admiralty.

Thomas Henry Harries, Esq. Examiner of Dockyard Work, Admiralty.

Charles Harris, Esq. Naval Store Department, Admiralty.

Captain James Harrisson. Master, S.S. "Victoria," South-Eastern and Chatham Railway.

Cyril Herbert Hart, Esq. Acting Assistant Accounts Officer, Admiralty.

James Hart, Esq. Superintending Pharmacist, R.N. Hospital, Plymouth.

Walter John Hean, Esq. Deputy Accounts Officer, Admiralty.

Henry Walter Hedge, Esq. Acting Foreman of the Yard, H.M. Dockyard, Devonport.

Captain William Helm. Master, S.S. "Castle Eden."

Alfred George Hockridge, Esq. Naval Store Department, Admiralty. 

Charles James William Hopkins, Esq. Naval Constructor, Admiralty.

Captain James Horsfield. Master, S.S. "Claymont."

Captain Albert Edward Howe. Master, S.S. "Alberta," London & South-Western Railway.

Captain Clarence Samuel Howe. Master, S.S. "City of London."

Captain Gilbert Howse. Master, S.S. "Clintonia."

George Hudson, Esq. Acting Constructor, H.M. Dockyard, Devonport.

Captain Richard Lloyd Hughes. Master, S.S. "Lowther Castle."

William Henry Hughes, Esq. Foreman of Engineering Branch, H.M. Dockyard, Pembroke.

Francis Cecil Hunt, Esq. Electrical Department, H.M. Dockyard, Chatham.

Charles Richard Hurley, Esq. Secretary to the Admiral Superintendent, Tyne District.

Miss Grace Hutcheson. Secretary to Director of Intelligence, Mediterranean Naval Staff.

John Maitland Irvine, Esq. Headmaster, Rosyth Dockyard School.

John Edward Isaac, Esq. Examiner, Contract. Department, Admiralty.

Captain William Storm Jameson. Master, S.S. "Celtic Prince."

Benjamin James Thomas Jeffery, Esq. Senior Foreman of the Yard, H.M. Naval Yard, Invergordon.

Captain Richard Spencer Johnson. Master, S.S. "Hebburn."

Cecil Barclay Jones, Esq. Auxiliary Patrol Office, Admiralty.

Captain John William Jones. Master, S.S. "Wimborne."

Llewellyn Thomas Jones, Esq. Chief Officer, Eastern Telegraph Company's Cable Ship "Cambria."

Captain Charles William Jordan. Master, S..S. "Claudia."

William Norrie Kay, Esq. Chief Engineer, S.S. "Cairnmona."

Charles Richard William Kemp, Esq. Inspector of Engine Fitters, H.M. Dockyard, Portsmouth.

Herbert Edward Kemp, Esq. Acting Armament Supply Officer, R.N. Ordnance Depot, Lodge Hill.

Captain George Laurenson. Master, S.S. "Racia"

George Lee, Esq. Acting Inspector of Electrical Fitters, H.M. Dockyard, Portsmouth.

Alan de Verd Leigh, Esq. Accountant-General's Department, Admiralty.

William John Lewis, Esq. Examiner of Dockyard Work (Acting), Admiralty.

Thomas Joseph Lloyd, Esq. Foreman (Engine Branch), H.M. Naval Yard, Invergordon.

George Frederick Ludford, Esq. Naval constructor (acting), Admiralty.

John George Innes Luffman, Esq. Confidential Clerk, Naval Construction Department, Admiralty.

Josiah Macey, Esq. Acting First Assistant, Electrical Engineer, Dockyard and Repairs Department, Admiralty.

Peter MacKenzie, Esq. Chief Engineer, Telegraph Construction and Maintenance Company's Cable Ship, "Colonia."

Captain Frank McMenemy. Lately Master, S.S. "Ballycotton."

Captain Dugald Macphail. Master, S.S. "Copeland."

 Ernest William Main, Esq. Inspector of Shipwrights, H.M. Dockyard, Sheerness.

Captain George William Augustus Marlow.  Master, S.S. "War Down."

Joseph Melandre, Esq. Acting Head Inspector for loading Admiralty Transports in South Wales, Ministry of Shipping.

James Melville, Esq. Chief Engineer, S.S. "Breslau."

Frank Berger Miall, Esq. Chief Electrician, Eastern Telegraph Company's Cable Ship "Sentinel II"

Captain David Simpson Miller, R.D. Marine Superintendent, New York, Cunard Steamship Company.

Edmund Josiah Miller, Esq. Secretary's Department, Admiralty.

Harold Tibbatts-Miller, Esq. Trinity House.

Captain Thomas Millinger. Master, S.S. "Marena."

John Watson Moir, Esq. A Riveter, employed at the Shipyard of  Messrs. Workman and Clark, Belfast.

Captain Edward Newmarch. Master, S.S. "War Grange."

Captain Frederick Newton. Officer of Liverpool Salvage Association in command of ''Hanger."

Captain William Nicholls. Master, S.S. "River Thames."

Captain Thomas George Nichols. Master of the tug "Gusty."

Captain George Anderson Noble. Master, S.S. "Aberdonian."

Captain Thomas Norie. Master, S.S. "Agnes Duncan."

Captain Claude Albert Oakeshott. Master, S.S. "Risaldar."

Charles Thomas Oliver, Esq. Acting Senior Foreman of the Yard, H.M, Dockyard, Portsmouth.

Mark Curry Ord, Esq. Engineer Overseer, London District, Engineer-in-Chief's Department, Admiralty.

John Frederick Main Parkinson, Esq. Senior Examiner of Engineering Work, Admiralty.

Sydney John Partridge, Esq. Acting Deputy Accounts Officer, Admiralty.

Minnie, Mrs. Paul. Entertained large numbers of wounded soldiers and sailors in Belfast.

Percy John Payne, Esq. Acting Chief Examiner, Armament Supply Department, Admiralty.

Stephen Payne, Esq. Chief Admiralty Airship Overseer at Messrs. Short's, Bedford.

Robert James Pearson, Esq. Senior Foreman, Engineering Department, H.M. Dockyard, Chatham.

Walter Penning, Esq. Acting Foreman of Engineer Branch, H.M. Dockyard, Portsmouth.

Miss Florence Louise Sophia Perdue, A.R.R.C. Mudros R.N. Hospital.

Herbert John Peters, Esq. Acting Assistant Secretary, H.M. Repair Depot, Invergordon.

William James Phillips, Esq. Superintendent Accountant, Costings Investigation Department, Admiralty.

John Philip Plage, Esq. Chief Engineer, S.S. "Australind"

Captain Samuel David Prichard. Master, S.S. "Slievemore," London &  North-Western Railway.

Henry Puddey, Esq., Naval Store Department, Admiralty.

John Puddicombe, Esq. Acting Deputy Naval Store Officer, H.M Dockyard, Portsmouth.

Captain Thomas Edwin Purcell. Master, S.S. "Karnak."

Charles Palmer Raith, Esq. Acting Inspector of Engine Fitters, H.M. Dockyard, Portsmouth.

Miss Margaret Haythorne Reed. Naval Section, British Peace Delegation, Paris

Frederick William Reid, Esq. Chief-Engineer, Eastern Telegraph Company's Cable Ship "Amber." 

William Reid, Esq. Acting Assistant, Accounts Officer, Admiralty.

Captain David Alexander Reside. Master, S.S. "Wabana."

Hubert MacMullen Rigg, Esq. Acting Expense Accounts Officer, H.M. Dockyard, Malta

Frederick James Rimington, Esq. Chief Officer, S.S. "Erinpura."

Alfred Road, Esq. Senior Foreman of the Yard, H.M. Dockyard, Sheerness.

Captain William Ivor Roberts. Master, S.S. "Slieve Bawn," London & North-Western Railway.

Arthur Hurles Robertson, Esq. Chief Engineer, S.S. "River Thames."

Miss Jean Dewar Robertson. Naval Intelligence Division, Admiralty.

William Eugene Robertson, Esq. Acting Deputy Armament Supply Officer,  R.N. Torpedo Depot, Rosyth.

William George Benjamin Rollings, Esq. Naval Store Department, Admiralty.

Lieutenant Geoffrey Baldwin Say, R.N.V.R. Assistant Secretary, Imperial Merchant Service Guild.

Daniel Scurlook, Esq. Acting Senior Foreman of the Yard, H M Dockyard, Rosyth.

Captain Henry Short. Master, S.S. "Arundel," London, Brighton & South Coast Railway.

Captain Arthur Trevitt Sibbald. Late Master, S.S. ''Clapham." 

Henry Herbert Skipper, Esq. Deputy Chief Surveyor, Admiralty.

Captain John Small. Late Master, S.S. "Rosyth."

Constance Brightman, Mrs. Bassett-Smith. Accountant-General's Department, Admiralty

Captain Edwin Thomas Smith. Master, S.S. "Lorina," London and South-Western Railway.

John Smith, Esq. Chief Engineer, S.S. "Longa."

Stanley William Smith, Esq. Acting Deputy Superintending Clerk. Naval Ordnance Department, Admiralty

John Henry Reed Snowdon, Esq. Experiments and Research Department, Admiralty.

Miss Mariette Eileen Soman. Naval Section, British Peace Delegation, Paris.

George Crocker Stanbury, Esq. Clerical Assistant (Acting), Admiralty.

Edwin Stephens, Esq. Foreman of Engineering. Branch, H.M. Dockyard, Devonport.

Arthur Rager Straw. Acting Deputy Naval Store Officer, Aberdeen.

Captain John Henry Swan. Master, S.S. "Vera," London and South-Western. Railway.

Sidney James Syrett, Esq. Acting Armament Supply Officer, R.N. Cordite Factory, Holton Heath.

Thomas Tallack, Esq. Acting Inspector of Shipwrights, H.M. Dockyard, Portsmouth.

Captain Arnold Taylor. Master, S.S. "Rotenfels."

Miss Mabel Frances Taylor. Secretary, Admiralty Compass Observatory.

William Lacon Threlford, Esq. Superintending Accountant, Costings Investigation Department, Admiralty.

Francis Michael Tierney, Esq. Chief Engineer, Western Union Company's Cable Ships

Margaret Isabelle, Mrs. Traill. Signal Division, Naval Staff.

Miss Eileen Mary Tribe. Naval Intelligence Division, Admiralty

Edward Jones Tunnicliff, Esq. Acting Deputy Naval Store Officer, Admiralty.

William Turpin, Esq. Dockmaster, Admiralty Floating Dock, Tyne.

Captain Thomas Herbert Walker. Master, S.S. "Umtali."

Henry George Warden, Esq. Assistant Shop Manager, R.N. Torpedo Factory, Greenock.

Agnes Mary; Mrs. Watson. Naval Store Department, Admiralty.

Arthur William Watson, Esq. Naval Constructor, Admiralty.

Captain John Weaver. Coast Watcher, Isle of Whithorn.

James Alexander Webster, Esq. Secretary, Royal Arsenal and Dockyard War Savings Association.

John Wedlake, Esq. Acting Armament Supply Officer, R.N. Ordnance Depot, Woolwich.

Captain William Lewis Williams. Master, S.S. "Brynawel."

James Williamson, Esq. Chief Engineer, S.S. "Madras."

Captain Arthur Cecil James Wilson. Master, S.S. "Twilight"

Captain Henry Joseph Fullock Wilson. Late Master, S.S. "Philomel."

Harry Brounton Wood, Esq. Naval Constructor (Acting), Admiralty.

William James Woodmore, Esq. Foreman of Engineer Branch, Admiralty Overseer.

Captain J. M. Wright.  Master, S.S. "Nawab."

Captain Percy Thomas Arthur Yeates. Master of Trinity House Vessel.

 

(Note: organisations relevant to the Navy, but mainly excluded from this list, include shipyards, ship repair, munition factories, Ministry of Munitions, Ministry of Shipping, Sailor and Soldiers welfare societies, POW groups, shipping companies, general hospitals)

 

 

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31867 - 16 APRIL 1920

 

Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood.

 

The KING (is) pleased to give orders for the following appointment to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, in recognition of the services of the undermentioned Officer during the War: 

 

To be a Knight Commander of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order.

Paymaster Captain Hamnet Holditch Share, C.B., R.N. For valuable services as Secretary to Admiral of the Fleet Viscount Jellicoe of Scapa, G.C.B., O.M., G.C.V.O.

  

 

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31875 - 20 APRIL 1920

 

War Office, 23rd April, 1920.

 

(included in Army lists)

His Majesty The KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the Military Medal to the undermentioned Ratings for bravery in the Field with the British Forces in North Russia: 

 

Murmansk Command

 

Royal Navy.

 

M.M.R/978592 Bos'n Mitchell, C. H., Mercantile Marine Reserve (Portsmouth). This Chief Petty Officer showed great gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on the village of Rimskaya on 29th August, 1919. He was one of the first to enter the village, personally took twelve of the enemy prisoners and captured one machine gun, which had been delaying the advance. He set a magnificent example of gallantry and coolness.

 

M.M.R/978901 Bos'n Wise, W, O. H., Mercantile Marine Reserve (London). This rating displayed great courage and devotion to duty during the reconnaissance on 15th September, 1919, at Vat Navolok and at Siding 5. He worked his machine gun under heavy artillery fire until the ammunition was expended, and then withdrew his section in good order.

 

M.M.R/999383 Motorman II Barker, H. A., Mercantile Marine Reserve (Penge). On 29th August, 1919, at Rimskaya, this rating displayed conspicuous zeal and gallantry on the occasion of the storming of the village. Coming under a heavy machine-gun cross fire he persevered and then became mainly responsible for the capture of thirty-one prisoners.

 

M.M.R/978725 A./B. Logan, W., Mercantile Marine Reserve (New York). On 29th August, 1919, at Rimskaya on Lake Onega, this rating showed great resource, courage and initiative on the occasion of landing. Together with another man he captured eighteen prisoners who were taking cover in the woods round the pier and who would have held up the advance of the Allied landing party.

 

M.M.R/758966 A./B. Mackenzie, A., Mercantile Marine Reserve (Ullapool). On 3rd August, 1919, this rating was helmsman of the leading motor boat on the occasion of the attack on Tolvula. By his coolness and skill under machine-gun fire he manoeuvred his vessel so as to enable the guns to be worked to their best advantage, and subsequently showed great gallantry in the landing operations by assisting to capture an enemy machine gun.

 

M.M.R/978637 A./B. Meadows, R. J., Mercantile Marine Reserve (Leyton). On 14th September, 1919, at Vat Navolok, this rating showed great bravery and devotion to duty in the attack on Siding 5. He advanced over open ground with his machine gun in the face of heavy enemy fire, and by the skilful handling of his gun was largely responsible for the retirement of the enemy from their position. He set a fine example of determination to the landing party.

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His Majesty The KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of a Meritorious Service Medal to the undermentioned Rating in recognition of valuable services rendered with the British Forces in North Russia: 

 

Murmansk Command.

 

Royal Navy.

 

M.M.R./9786G7 Bos'n Chapple, W., Mercantile Marine Reserve (Fulham).

 

 

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31876 - 23 APRIL 1920

 

Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood,

 

The KING (is) pleased to give orders for the following appointments to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, in recognition of the services of the undermentioned Officers during the War: 

 

To be Commanders of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order: 

Captain George Bernard Eldridge, R.N.

Engineer-Captain William Smeeton Frowd, R.N.

Captain John Harvey, R.N.

Captain Walter Hose, R.C.N.

Admiral William Oswald Story.

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To be Officers of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order: 

Commander Arthur Francis Lysons Atwood, R.N.

Lieutenant-Commander Charles Peter Edwards, R.N.C.V.R.

Lieutenant Alick Purdon, R.N.R.

Commander John Kenneth Leveson Ross, R.N.C.V.R.

Lieutenant-Commander Charles Joseph Stuart, R.N.R.

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To be Members of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order: 

Shipwright-Lieutenant John Henry Davey, R.N.

Acting Lieutenant Ernest Haines, R.C.N.

Lieutenant Henry Francis McGuirk, R.N.C.V.R.

Lieutenant Robert Vigurs Ridges, R.N.C.V.R.

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Admiralty, S.W. 1, 23rd April, 1920.

 

The KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the following decoration to the undermentioned Warrant Officer:

 

To receive the Distinguished Service Cross.

Gnr. George Thompson Jebbett, R.N. For distinguished services on the occasion of the mining of H.M.S. "Verulam" in the Baltic.

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The following Officers haye been brought to the notice of the Admiralty for valuable services rendered in connection with the War: 

Cdr. Richard Markham Tyringham Stephens, C.M.G., R.N.

Cdr. Gerald Otho Rooskie Eliott, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.

Payr. Lieut.-Cdr. (tempy. Payr. Cdr.) James Rustat Hemsted, R.N.

Eng. Lieut. Reginald Henry Wood, R.N.

 

 

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31879 - 27 APRIL 1920

 

Admiralty, S.W., 21st April, 1920.

 

The KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the Albert Medal to

 

Mate Henry Buckle, R.N.,

Stoker Petty Officer Albert Victor Bailey, O.N. K.6117 (Dev.),

 

for gallantry in endeavouring to save life at sea. The following is the account of the services in respect of which the decorations have been conferred: 

 

While H.M.S. ''Tiger'' was undergoing repairs at Invergordon, on the 27th August, 1919, two dockyard fitters and an able seaman were overcome by noxious gas in the hold of the ship, and Stoker Petty Officer Bailey, accompanied by a sick berth attendant, made an unsuccessful attempt at rescue. Both he and his companion had put on respirators, but found them useless. Mr. Buckle, the officer of the watch, then arrived on the scene, and in spite of the grave risk to life, which it was now evident would be incurred by further attempts at rescue, immediately went down and succeeded in passing a rope round one of the men. This man was got out, but Mr. Buckle was considerably affected by the gas, and could do nothing further. Stoker Petty Officer Bailey, though suffering from the effects of his previous attempts, repeated the operation, and succeeded in getting the other two men out, but all efforts to restore them were futile.

 

 

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31886 - 4 MAY 1920

 

Admiralty, S.W., 4th May, 1920.

 

The KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the following honour, decoration and medals to the undermentioned Officers and Men: 

 

To be a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order: 

Lieut. Laurence Egerton Scott Napier, R.N. For distinguished services in command of H.M. Coastal Motor Boat 24A in the attack on Kronstadt Harbour on the 18th August, 1919.

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To receive the Distinguished Service Cross: 

Sub-Lieut. Osman Cyril Horton Giddy, R.N. For distinguished services as second in command of H.M. Coastal Motor Boat 24A in the attack on Kronstadt Harbour on the 18th August, 1919.

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To receive the Distinguished Service Medal: 

Ch. Motor Mech. Henry John Dunkley, R.N.V.R., O.N.M.B. 2714.

Ch. Motor Mech. Benjamin Reynish, R.N.V.R., O.N.M.B. 574.

Ch. Motor Mech. William Eric Whyte, R.N.V.R., O.N.M.B. 3006.

 

 

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31924 - 1 JUNE 1920

 

Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood.

 

(included in general lists)

 

The KING (is) pleased to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for services in connection with the War, to be dated 1st January, 1920 (except where otherwise stated):

 

To be Commanders of the Civil Division of the said Most Excellent Order:

Captain Frank Chrimes. Master, S.S. "Ulysses."

George Roger Thompson, Esq., O.B.E., Chief Engineer, S.S. "Toronto."  

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To be Officers of the Civil Division of the said Most Excellent Order:

Captain Griffith Charles Evans. Master, S.S. "Minnedosa."

Lieutenant George Washington Melsom, R.N.R. Master, S.S. "Carmania."

Captain Theodore William Smythe. Master of Eastern Telegraph Company's Cable Ship "Electra."

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To be Members of the Civil Division of the said Most Excellent Order:

Captain William Gibson. Master, S.S. "Carnalia."

Captain Griffith Griffith. Master, S.S. "San Edurdo."

Frederick William Hogarth, Esq. Chief Engineer, S.S. "Celtic Prince."

Percy Faraday Johnson, Esq. Late Chief Officer, Messrs. Siemens Bros. Cable Ship "Faraday."    

 

 

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31965 - 6 JULY 1920

 

Admiralty, 6th July, 1920.

 

His Majesty The KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the following decoration to the undermentioned Officer:

 

To receive a Bar to the Distinguished Service Cross.

Lieut. Norman Boyd Fleming Peploe, D.S.C., R.N. For distinguished services on board the Russian Ice Breaker "Donskoi Gerla" during the evacuation of the British Military Mission from Taganrog.

 

 

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31967 - 6 JULY 1920

 

July 7th, 1920.

 

The KING (is) pleased to confer the Medal of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire upon the undermentioned persons for services in connection with the War which have been distinguished by great courage or self-sacrifice, or by exceptional merit:   

(including)

 

Adams, Walter Ernest, Chargeman of Labourers. On the occasion of an explosion on board the warship "Baden," he assisted in lifesaving at great personal risk from poisonous fumes.

 

Attwell, Arthur Walter, Fireman, Ramsgate Fire Brigade. For conspicuous courage and devotion to duty on the occasion of an explosion on board a torpedo boat, and at a fire at an ammunition store.  

 

Brewer, William Edward, Fireman, Ramsgate Fire Brigade. For conspicuous courage and devotion to duty on the occasion of an explosion on board a torpedo boat, and at a fire at an ammunition store. 

 

Chandler, William Edward, Skilled Labourer, H.M. Dockyard, Portsmouth. For courage and devotion to duty while employed on one of H.M. ships overseas. 

 

Deacon, Stanley, Shipwright. On the occasion of an explosion on board the warship "Baden" he assisted in life saving at great personal risk from poisonous fumes. 

 

Foster, Stanley John. Chargeman of Labourers. On the occasion of an explosion on board the warship "Baden" he assisted in lifesaving at great personal risk from poisonous fumes. 

 

Goodbourn, Frank Richard, Motorman, Ramsgate Fire Brigade. For conspicuous courage and devotion to duty on the occasion of an explosion on board a torpedo boat, and at a fire at an ammunition store.

 

Goodwin, Arthur William Edward, Fireman, Ramsgate Fire Brigade. For conspicuous courage and devotion to duty on the occasion of an explosion on board of a torpedo boat, and at a fire at an ammunition dump. 

 

Hammon, Charles George Henry, Fireman, Ramsgate Fire Brigade. For conspicuous courage and devotion to duty on the occasion of an explosion on board a torpedo boat, and at a fire at an ammunition store. 

 

Holbrook, Horace George, Fireman, Ramsgate Fire Brigade. For conspicuous courage and devotion to duty on the occasion of an explosion on board a torpedo boat, and at a fire at an ammunition store.  

 

Nethercoat, James Lewis, Fireman, Sheerness Fire Brigade. For conspicuous courage and devotion to duty at fires caused by hostile aircraft, and in the rescue of persons from buildings wrecked by hostile aircraft. (possibly one of a number of related awards associated with air-raids on RN Barracks, Chatham, which caused heavy casualties)   

 

Palmer, John Edward, Fireman, Ramsgate Fire Brigade. For conspicuous courage .and devotion to duty on the occasion of an explosion on board a torpedo boat, and at a fire at an ammunition store. 

 

Waller, George, Fireman, Ramsgate Fire Brigade. For conspicuous courage and devotion to duty on the occasion of an explosion on board a torpedo boat, and at a fire at an ammunition store. 

 

Webber, Albert, Detective Police Constable. On the occasion of an explosion on board the warship "Baden" he assisted in lifesaving at great personal risk from poisonous fumes.

 

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32074 - 5 OCTOBER 1920

 

Admiralty, S.W., 5th October, 1920.

 

The KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the Albert Medal to Mr. Harry Smith, Commissioned Engineer, R.N., for gallantry in saving life at sea.

 

The following is the account of the services in respect of which the decoration has been conferred: 

 

On the 13th May last (1920), while H.M. Torpedo Boat Destroyer "Rob Roy" was proceeding at utmost speed on a full-power trial, a fire broke out in the forward boiler-room. With entire disregard of his own safety, Mr. Smith immediately went below to search for the two ratings who were still there, and to shut off the boilers under extreme difficulties owing to the heat, escaping steam and water, well knowing in doing so the danger he ran from the burning oil fuel and the unconsumed gases accentuated by the confined and congested space of a destroyer's boiler-room. Owing to his prompt action and presence of mind, Mr. Smith localised the damage and saved the lives of all who were below.

 

 

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32092 - 19 OCTOBER 1920

  

War Office, 20th October, 1920.

 

(included in Army lists)

 

His Majesty The KING (is) pleased to approve of the undermentioned award for gallantry and distinguished service rendered during Military Operations in North Russia. To be dated 20th October, 1919: 

 

Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. CH/22549 Pte. T. Pyle, R.M.L.I. (Chatham). For gallant service in North Russia, where he effectively bombed hostile sangars which were holding up the advance. Subsequently as a prisoner of war he showed much determination under very trying conditions.

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His Majesty The KING (is) pleased to approve of the undermentioned, reward in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Field, which have been, brought to notice in accordance with the terms of Army Order 193 of 1919. To be dated 1st January, 1919: 

 

Awarded the Military Cross. Sub-Lt. William Telfer, R.N.V.R. (France) For gallantry and determination at Niergenie on the 9th September, 1918, when he tenaciously maintained his position against an attack by German tanks.

 

 

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32122 - 12 NOVEMBER 1920

 

Admiralty, S.W. 1, 12th November, 1920.

 

His Majesty The KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the following medals to the undermentioned men for services in the Baltic in 1919: 

 

To receive the Meritorious Service Medal.

Clr. Sergt. John Allen, R.M.L.I., No. Po/12976.

P.O. Percy William Bosworth, O.N. 211598 (Po.).

C.P.O. Cook Albert Luther Martin, O.N. 355987 (Po.).

P.O. Teleg. Harold James Pallister, O.N. 235615 (Ch.).

C.E.R.A., 2nd Cl., Frederick William Warren, O.N. M.1954 (Po.).

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The following men have been Mentioned in Despatches: 

P.O. Harry Donald Reginald Anderson, O.N. 231765 (Po.).

2nd Writer James Gaynor, O.N. M.10426 (Po.).

Sto. P.O. James William Lester, O.N. 298396 (Po.).

 

  

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32134 - 23 NOVEMBER 1920

 

Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood.

 

(included in general lists)

 

The KING (is) pleased to give Orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for services in connection with the War, to be dated 5th June, 1920:

 

To be Commanders of the Civil Division of the said Most Excellent Order:

John Constant Gibson, Esq. For voluntary services in the Contract Dept., Admiralty, from 1917 to 1919. In charge of contract work for auxiliary vessels.  

William George Hynard, Esq., O.B.E. Director of Naval Sea Transport, Ministry of Shipping. 

Henry Ashley Madge, Esq., O.B.E. Principal Technical Adviser on the Wireless Telegraphy Staff of H.M. Signal School. 

Commander Richard John Noal. O.B.E., R.N.R For valuable services to Ministry of Shipping. 

Captain Colpoys Cleland Walcott, R.N. For services in connection with the Imperial War Museum.

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To be Officers of the Civil Division of the Most Excellent Order:   

Carl Lotherington Glen-Bott, Esq., B.A., A.M.I.E.E. Staff Engineer, Grade 1, Wireless Telegraphy Staff, H.M. Signal School, Portsmouth.

Albert Bernard Fava, Esq. For important services in connection with the Naval Intelligence Division during the war.

Wilfrid Stevenson Peake, Esq. Staff Engineer, Grade 1, Wireless Telegraphy Staff, H.M. Signal School, Portsmouth.

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To be Members of the Civil Division, of the Most Excellent Order: 

Ernest Thomas William Allen, Esq. Chief Confidential Clerk, H.M. Signal School, Portsmouth

Captain J. H. Hughes. Master of the s.s. "Franz Ferdinand."

Oswald Jensen Kydd, Esq. Master of the s.s. "Australford."

Captain Elijah James Moffat. Master of s.s. "Ipu."

Captain H. A. Walker. Master of the s.s. "Chekiang."

 

 

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32137 - 23 NOVEMBER 1920

 

Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood.

 

The KING (is) pleased to give orders for the following appointments to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for valuable services rendered in connection with military operations in Mesopotamia: 

 

To be dated 3rd June, 1919, unless otherwise stated.

To be Members of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order.

T./Warrant Officer John G. Barnsley, Royal Indian Marine.

T./Warrant Officer John Bryson, Royal Indian Marine.

T./Warrant Officer Alexander Burrows, Royal Indian Marine.

T./Warrant Officer S. Chandler, Royal Indian Marine.

T./Warrant Officer George P. Elliott, Royal Indian Marine.

T./Warrant Officer Leonard Garraway, Royal Indian Marine (to be dated 28th December, 1918).

T. /Warrant Officer Albert Victor Green, Royal Indian Marine.

T./Warrant Officer Francis Johnston, Royal Indian Marine (to be dated 15th February, 1918).

T./Warrant Officer Arthur Harrison Lovett, Royal Indian Marine.

T./Warrant Officer A. McNeil, Royal Indian Marine.

T./Warrant Officer Robert Metcalfe, Royal Indian Marine.

T./Warrant Officer Vincent Manoel Francis Pereira, Royal Indian Marine.

T./Warrant Officer Albert E. Pointing, Royal Indian Marine.

T./Warrant Officer J. Thompson, Royal Indian Marine.

T./Warrant Officer Ernest Wilkinson, Royal Indian Marine.