FOR VALOUR

Evening Post, Volume XCVI, Issue 85, 7 October 1918, Page 7

FOR VALOUR

DEEDS THAT WON REWARDS

(FBOU OUR OWN COBRESPONDENT.) LONDON, 20th August. Some months ago, Lieutenant-Colonel J. N. Carroll, D.5.0., N.Z.M.R., was awarded a bar to the D.S.O. Details now given tell that he carried out an attack with great skill on the flank .of the enemy's position, and when heavily countcr-attycked he showed splendid ability in 'meeting the enemy's attack, altering his dispositions several times to meet the changed circumstances and driving back the enemy with heavy loss. Captain W. H. P. MacKenzie, M.C., Yeomanry (Dhnedin), in command of a patrol of two cars, displayed fine leadership and great gallantry during a journey which his patrol made right through enemy country. In the course of this journey he was attacked ou two occasions, but succeeded in gaining much valuable information, and received a bar to his M.C. ■ Captain W. S. Mieville, London Regt., gained his Military Cross for walking forward across the open to one of the advanced Companies when ordered to support a counter-attack. He went under machine-gun fire and obtained information of the utmost value, his coolness and gallantry being a splendid example to everyone. Lieutenant William R. Foley; N.Z.M.R., was attacked by a superior force when in charge of a squadron on outpost duty, but he held his position under heavy shell and rifle fire until ordered to retire. He conducted this retirement in a very able manner,, and successfully got all his wounded back to our lines. " His gallantry tin-oughout the action and his disregard of personal safety afforded a very fine example to his men." For this he received the Military Cross. FRENCH DECORATIONS. ' French decorations announced to-day include the names of a few New Zealanders :—Legion d'Honneur (Grand Officier): Lieutenant-General Sir C. C. Ferguson, Bart., .X.C.8., K.C.M.G.. M.y.0., D.S.O. Croix de Chevallier: Lieutenant-Colonel C. T. Maclean, M.C, Royal Scots Fusiliers and R.F.C. (Auckland). Croix.de Guerre: Major J. E. Anderson, M.C, R.E., and 8/2641 Sergeant J. M'G. Lam,b, Otago Regt. Medaille Militaire: Private J. Davies, Auckland Regt., 12/2263. MENTIONED FOR SERVICES. LONDON, 13th August. The following New Zealanders are mentioned for war services:— .. Major-General G. F Ellison, C.8., C.M.G. ; Capt. E. F. W. Mackenzie, M.C.,. R.A.M.C., Wellington; Capt. H. A. Moutray-Read, A.S.C., Auckland; Capt. P. R. Johnson. Devon Regiment, Wellington; Capt. .H. E. Temple, R. Warwickshire Regiment, Christchurch ;' and the following belonging to the ■N.Z.E.P.: Brig.-Gen. G. S. Richardson, C.8., C.M.G. ; N.Z. Medical Corps: Col. W. H. Parkes, C.M.G., Majors W. Bruce,. D. E. Fenwick, and 'I. R. Ritchie, Capt. W. S. Wallis, Lt. A. M. Wright-, S.S.M. H. A. Jones and H. Roberts, Sgts. W. A. M'Niven, F. H. Sell, and J. G. Smith, Cpl. T. J. | Sherrard, Ptes. 3. D. Dobie, W. F. Fox--1 well, and J. Stephen. |, NiZ. Provost Corps: S.S.M. N. C ' Sheridan. Canterbury Regiment: Major R. A. R, Lawry, S.S. F. L. Buttle. S.Q.M.S. V. Hugo. N.Z.R.B. ? Capt. 0. R. A. Magnay. N.Z.A.S.C. : Major C. E. May. N.Z. Dental Corps: S.S. J. A. Campbell. N.Z. Postal Service: S.S.M. W. Cum- . N.Z.M.G.C.: ' Set. J. S. Hickey. N.Z.A.P.C.: S;Q.M.S. W. J. Nagel. W.M.R. : S.S.M. J. W. O'Brien. N.Z.F.A. : Sgt. T. W. Scott. Amongst officers ' mentioned for services in the East African oamr;ai!<n are Temp. Lt.-Col. F. W Bowhill, R.A.F. (formerly R.N.A.S.), •■ o,nd Capt. H. F. Holmden, R.A.M.C. (Auckland). Cpl. R. Y. Scott, Royal Engineers (Dunedin), has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. The appointment of Mr. B. Curry as conductor of the Wellington Municipal Tramways Military Band, during the . absence of Mr. G. W. Bowes on actives service, is announced. Mr. CuitV, who. has been a member of the* band since its inception as a military combination, has had considerable English experience, and is a musician of talent.