Medal & Mortality index
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.
HARVEY, 2/Lieutenant Albert, M.C. 6/Liverpool
YPRES, 31st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Having
led his company to their objective, he noticed that a farm, some 500 yards
ahead, was holding up the attack on the left. He at once organised a small
party, with which he worked round the flank and rushed the farm, capturing three
machine guns and killing and capturing a number of the enemy. By this prompt and
plucky action he saved the brigade many casualties. His initiative and
enterprise in action are at all times admirable. [4659
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.
HARVEY, Capt. Albert, D.S.O. ... ... ... ... 6/Liverpool
DON, 15/16 October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry on the night of 15/16
October, when in face of considerable difficulties and hostile fire, he got his
company over the HAUTE DEULE CANAL. For this purpose he made a rough raft
himself, was the first man across, and established a bridgehead at this point,
thus enabling the brigade to cross and clear the enemy out of DON, a strong
position. Throughout the advance, he commanded his company
with skill.