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The Distinguished Service Order was instituted by Queen Victoria, September
6th, 1886. May be conferred on Commissioned Officers who have been
specially mentioned in despatches for meritorious or distinguished service in
the field or before the enemy. Bars may be added for additional acts of
gallantry. Since August 1st, 1918, this Order has been awarded in respect of
active service for "services in action " only, i.e., for service under fire or
for distinguished individual service in connection with air-raids, bombardments
or other enemy action.
CARRINGTON, 2/Lieutenant Charles Worrell ... Grenadier Guards
FONTAINE-NOTRE-DAME, 27th November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion
to duty. When part of the advance was held up by two enemy machine guns firing
from a house he at once organised and led a bayonet charge and captured the
house and its occupants.
He then led a successful attack on the second objective, and having captured it,
beat off a counter-attack, Later, when his flank became exposed, and the enemy
attacked him from the rear, he fought his way back, and brought his men out in
good order. He set a magnificent example of courage and initiative. [7?8i