RECIPIENTCITATION
3407 LCpl BENNETT, CFor gallant conduct on 30th October 1914, near Zandvoorde, when he carried a wounded man a distance of 50 yards into cover under heavy fire.
4013 SSM BURNS, AFor gallantry and coolness in the trenches near Kemmel, from 20th to 22nd November 1914, when he located and silenced many snipers.
3835 Pte BUSH, EFor the gallantry and coolness displayed at Longueuil on 30th August 1914, when on patrol duty he successfully ambushed ten German cavalrymen.
1650 Cpl EDWARDS, JFor conspicuous gallantry at Klein Zillebeke on 30th October 1914, when he went to the assistance of a severely wounded officer and brought him into cover. He was himself wounded in so doing.
9102 A/Cpl ENTICOTT, JFor gallantry on 30th October near Klein Zillebeke, in remaining in an exposed position under heavy fire, after his troop had retired, and obtaining useful information.
4284 Bdsm FRERE, TFor conspicuous gallantry on 30th October at Klein Zillebeke in retaining his position under a hail of howitzer shells, and attending on the wounded who were also under fire.
3452 QMS GILBERT, CJFor gallant conduct and invaluable services throughout the campaign, especially from 13th to 18th February 1915, whilst the regiment was in the trenches at Ypres.
4811 Bdsm HODGSON, ARFor conspicuous gallantry on 30th October at Klein Zillebeke in retaining his position under a hail of howitzer shells, and attending on the wounded who were also under fire.
2161 Pte PICKSTONE, EFor gallantry on the night of 31st October near Messines, when he reached the enemy’s lines under heavy fire and brought back valuable information. He also acted with gallantry on a previous occasion.
4415 RSM SMITH, HFor conspicuous gallantry and resource. During an enemy attack, a large number of men of other units were retiring past our trenches. Regimental Sergeant-Major Smith, on his own initiative, left the trenches, under heavy shell fire, and by force of example stopped the retirement. He also repeatedly went out, under heavy shell fire, and brought in the wounded men to medical treatment in the trenches. his bravery, energy and example during the month were worthy of the highest praise.
H/1966 Sgt WISTOW, WRJFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack on Rifle Wood. When the objective had been reached, he displayed great ability and courage in collecting and reorganising his men and in the consolidation of the position. His services were of the utmost value at a time when there was only one officer left with the squadron.

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