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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.
GOLDTHORP, Lt.-Col. Robert Reward ......... 4/West Riding (1 /Artists)
BOURLON WOOD and MOEUVRES, on 27th September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry
and
devotion to duty. When the leading companies were held up by machine-gun fire,
suffering heavy casualties, he went forward collecting personnel and
reorganising the attack, which resulted in the capture of the objective. He
showed a fine offensive spirit, which encouraged his men at a critical period.