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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.
HENDERSON, 2/Lieutenant Charles Ernest 10/London
Near POELCAPPELLE, 7/8 October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to
duty in leading a patrol through the enemy outposts to a position in the enemy's
main line of resistance, which was over 900 yards from our line. His patrol of
20 captured 23 unwounded prisoners and killed or wounded another 25 of the
enemy. Though the rifles and Lewis gun jammed owing to mud, he succeeded in
covering the withdrawal of the patrol, every man returning safely. He showed
magnificent courage and resource. [4676