Medal & Mortality index
The Distinguished Service Cross, a Naval Decoration, instituted in June 1901,
and formerly known as the " Conspicuous Service Cross," has since October 1914
been awarded for services before the enemy to Officers below the rank of
Lieut.-Commander, and to Warrant and subordinate Officers previously eligible.
CUCKNEY, Flight-Lieut. Ernest John ... ... ... ... R.N.A.S.
ZEEBRUGGE, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and ability when taking part in a
raid on the seaplane station.
BAR TO D.S.C.
On the 3rd September, 1917, he bombed an enemy submarine, and probably severely
damaged her. [Reg- No. 4360