Military Cross obtained by members of the Artists Rifles Corps since August 4th, 1914. NO <title>  <meta name="keywords" content="Military Cross obtained by members of the Artists Rifles Corps since August 4th, 1914. NO "> <meta name="description" content="Military Cross obtained by members of the Artists Rifles Corps since August 4th, 1914. NO"> </head> <body> <h1>Military Cross obtained by members of the Artists Rifles Corps since August 4th, 1914. NO</h1> <p><a href="index.shtml">Artists Riles Roll of Honour</a></p> <p>The Military Cross was instituted as a Decoration on December 28th, 1914, to reward Distinguished Services rendered by Officers of certain ranks in the army in time of war. Bars may be added for additional acts of gallantry. Since August 1st, 1918, it has, like the D.S.O., been awarded for "services in action" only. The Decoration consists of a Cross of Silver, having on each arm the Imperial Crown and bearing in the centre the Royal and Imperial Cypher. The ribbon is white with a purple stripe. Bars are indicated (in undress uniform) by small silver rosettes on the ribbon. </p> <p> NEEDHAM, Lieut. Leslie William ... ... ... ... ... 20/London <br> EAUCOURT L'ABBAYE, 1st & 4th October, 1916. He led his men with great courage and initiative, capturing the objective. Later, he consolidated and maintained his position. He set a splendid example throughout. <br> <br> NELSON, 2/Lt. Lewis Archibald ... ... ... ... ... 2/Leicester <br> S. of NEUVILLE VITASSE, 9ih April, 1917. He rendered valuable assistance to the infantry, making gaps in the wire and clearing the enemy trench, thus saving many casualties. Later, he reached his objective entirely unsupported, and remained in action for four hours. <br> <br> NELSON, Lieut. William Percival ... ... ... ... R.A.M.C. (1/Artists) <br> RUMILLY, 8th October, 1918. For gallantry and devotion to duty. During a very severe bombardment of artillery and machine guns he constantly went out to the help of the wounded, attending them with utter disregard for danger, and was the means of saving several lives and alleviating a great deal of suffering. He has at all times set a striking example by his fearlessness and devotion to duty. <br> <br> NETHERCOT, 2/Lt. Robert Pinkerton ... ... ... 8/West Yorks <br> ECOUST, 3rd May, 1917. Although wounded in three places, he rallied his men and led them forward in the face of very heavy hostile fire. <br> <br> NEWBERRY, 2/Lt. Thomas Frederick ... ... ... Machine Gun Corps <br> Awarded 3Oth January, 1920. <br> <br> NEWLAND, Lieut. Arthur Mansfield ... ... ... Coldstream Guards <br> PILCKEN RIDGE, 31st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his company commander was killed he took command and led his men to their objective with the greatest gallantry and skill, afterwards organising his defence under heavy machine-gun fire, with complete disregard of his own personal safety, setting a splendid example to all ranks. <br> <br> NEWMAN, 2/Lt. Arthur James ... ... ... ... ... R.G.A. <br> Near HOLLEBEKE, 15th September, 1917. When it was reported that one of the dug-outs near the gun had been blown in, he dashed out under heavy fire, organised a party, extricated the occupants, tsvo of whom were killed, and got away a wounded man. <br> <br> NEWTON, 2/Lt. Clement Vaughan ... ... ... ... 9/Royal Sussex <br> VERHAEST FARM, 7th June, 1917. After leading his company with great determination and courage to its objective, he showed skill and fearlessness in consolidating, personally leading out his covering parties and fearlessly exposing himself to machine-gun and rifle fire, in order to supervise and encourage the work. He held his line for four days, setting a fine example to his men. <br> <br> NEWTON, Capt. William Godfrey ... ... ... ... 1/Artists (23/London) <br> Near FLERS, i8th September, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He placed a lamp in the open to guide a night assault. Later, although wounded, he rallied the men round him and bombed the enemy with great courage and determination. He set a fine example. <br> <br> NICOL, 2/Lt. Ian Sinclair ... ... ... ... ... ... R.F.A. <br> CHAULNES, 25th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer was forward observation officer on a critical occasion. He got most valuable information throughout the day, and when the infantry was retiring he rallied stragglers and sent them back into the firing line, restoring a threatening situation. <br> <br> NICHOLLS, 2/Lt. Edward John ... ... ... ... 7/Royal Warwick <br> S.E. of POELCAPPELLE, 4th October, 1917. When the right flank of his company was held up by heavy machine-gun fire during an advance, and the company commander was killed, he took command and led an attack on the machine gun, which he captured, putting the entire team out of action. He then led his men forward and captured his objective, setting a splendid example of courage and determination. <br> <br> NICKSON, 2/Lt. George Bernard ... ... ... ... ... R.G.A. <br> Near YPRES, 18th September, 1917. When a truck containing ten tons of H.E. shells and cartridges was set on fire, with the help of four men he uncoupled the burning truck, pushed it clear, and then succeeded in extinguishing the fire. <br> <br> NIMMO, Capt. William Wilson ... R.F.A. <br> Near VLAMERTINGTHE CHATEAU, 19th August, 1917. A bomb was dropped by an enemy aeroplane on an ammunition dump, and set fire to some boxes and camouflage. He, accompanied by the battery sergeant-major, at once ran to the place and separated the burning boxes and camouflage, which was burning on the top of boxes containing live rounds. There is no doubt that by his prompt action he saved a large number of rounds from being destroyed, and also prevented many casualties. <br> <br> NORMAN, 2/Lt. Sigurd Oswald ... ... ... 19/Notts & Derby (M.G.C.) <br> FEUCHY CHAPEL, l0th April, 1917. He fought his tank with the greatest skill and energy, locating and silencing several enemy machine guns, and later, unsupported, he passed through the enemy lines and dealt with many targets. <br> <br> NYE, Lieut. Frederick ... ... ... ... ... 18/Middlesex <br> Awarded 3rd June, 1919. <br> <br> ##O OAKEY, 2/Lt. John Martin ... ... ... 7th Rifle Brigade (R.E.) <br> BULLICOURT, April, 1917. When in command of four trench mortar batteries he carried out a most successful piece of work. Two thousand rounds of ammunition had to be carried a distance of 2,500 yards. This was successfully accomplished, in spite of enemy fire and the difficulty of working over open ground at night. <br> <br> O'BRIEN, Lieut. James ... ... ... ... ... ... 2/D.C.L.I. <br> SALONIKA. He carried a message under very heavy fire. He later displayed great courage and coolness in going back to organise and direct bearer parties. <br> <br> O'DONOVAN, Capt. Robert Anthony ... ... ... ... ... 1/Worcester <br> 1. MOISLAINS RIDGE, 4/5 March, 1917. He performed consistent good work throughout the day, and was largely responsible for the success of the operations. He set a splendid example of courage and determination. <br> <br> BAR TO M.C. <br> 2. S. of OPPY, 6th October, 1819. For most conspicuous gallantry and good work. He carried out a daring and highly successful raid with his company, capturing an enemy's strong point, with four machine guns and 38 prisoners. He himself was first into the position. It was entirely due to his able leadership that the position was captured and the way cleared for a further successful advance during the day by other companies on his left. <br> <br> OGDEN, Lieut. William Edward ... ... ... ... 5/Manchester <br> E. of YPRES, 3ist July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack in leading forward a platoon that had lost its commander and its direction. It was due to his fine leadership and disregard of personal danger that the final objective was captured.<br> <br> OLDFIELD, Capt. Reginald Theodore ... ... ... ... 2/Bedford <br> 1. S. of BRAY CORBIE ROAD, 6th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy attack. Finding that the enemy were occupying the trench immediately on his flank, he made an effective bomb block, and at the same time moved a section of his platoon to prevent the enemy moving round his flank. He effectively beat off the attack, and finally forced the enemy completely out of the support system. His gallant and able leadership prevented a serious penetration of the line at this point. <br> <br> BAR TO M.C. <br> 2. East of RONSSOY, 21st September, 1918. He was in command of an assaulting company, which had both flanks exposed. After making a thorough reconnaissance of the country round QUENCHETTES WOOD, locating the enemy's positions accurately, He, with the co-operation oi four machine guns, then led two successful bombing attacks up DUNCAN AVENUE and POT LANE, which enabled him to get in touch with units on both flanks and clean up a large body of the enemy. <br> <br> OLVER, Lieut. John Dennis Circuit ... ... ... ... R.A. (T.M.B.) <br> Awarded 1st January, 1917. <br> <br> ORMISTON, 2/Lt. Walter Hugh ... ... ... ... ... 13/London <br> Near MOEUVRES, 21st November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his platoon was held up by hostile machine-gun fire he rushed forward to a gap in the wire, but, being left with only five men, he withdrew and brought them safely back. Though slightly wounded and badly shaken by a bomb in an enemy bombing attack he remained at his post until the battalion was relieved two days later. <br> <br> OSTLE, Capt. Henry Knight Eaton ... ... ... ... 1/Artists (2/Border) <br> Awarded 1st January, 1916. <br> <br> OSWALD, Lieut. Harold Robert ... ... ... ... ... 4(13) Welch <br> N.ofLE GATEAU, 19th to 21st October, 1918. For great gallantry aud initiative before and during the attack. He was indefatigable on the 19/20 October in carrying out reconnaissances across the RIVER SELLE in face of the enemy, who was holding positions on the east bank in great strength. During the attack he rushed an enemy machine gun with a few men whom he collected, killing the crew and capturing the gun. <br> <br> OvERTON-JoNES, Lieut. Edward ... ... ... ... Coldstream Guards <br> Awarded 3rd June, 1918. <br> <br> OWEN, Lieut. Malcolm de Brissac ... ... ... ... ... 1/Hertford <br> S.E. of HAVRINCOURT, 18/19 September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer was in command of the right front company when the enemy broke in at two points, but, by skilful handling of the supporting platoons, he stopped them from advancing further than the front line. He then made a daring reconnaissance under heavy- machine-gun fire, and, organising a counter-attack, drove the enemy out again from one of the points. The next day he counter-attacked the other point, and succeeded in completely restoring the line. <br> <br> OWEN, 2/Lt. Wilfred Edward Salter ... ... ... 5/Manchester <br> FONSOMME LINE, 1/2 October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the attack. On the company commander becoming a casualty he assumed command and showed fine leadership, and resisted a heavy counter-attack. He personally manipulated a captured enemy machine gun from an isolated position, and inflicted considerable losses on the enemy. Throughout he behaved most gallantly. <br> <br> OWERS, 2/Lt. Frederick Thomas ... ... ... ... ... 13/London <br> BOURLON WOOD, 2nd to 4th December, 1917. GRAINCOURT, nth December, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of advanced posts during lengthy operations. On one occasion he was bombed and fired on the whole day, but main- tained his position. Later, when surrounded on three sides, he withdrew his platoon under orders, but after dark he reoccupied the post, and handed it over intact to the relieving unit. <br> <br> <br> <br> </p>  And Last updated on: <!--#echo var="Last