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.
HUGHES, Capt. Hugh Llewellyn Glyn R.A.M.C.
LEIPZIG SALIENT, 6th July, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty
during operations. He went out in broad daylight, under heavy fire, and bandaged
seven wounded men in the open, lying out in an exposed spot for one and a half
hours. At nightfall
he led a party through a heavy barrage and brought the seven men back. [890
BAR TO D.S.O.
LEIPZIG SALIENT, 21st, 25th & 27th August and 4th September, 1916. On four
separate days he showed an utter contempt for danger when collecting and tending
the wounded under heavy shell fire.
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.
HUGHES, Capt. Hugh Llewellyn Glyn, D.S.O. ... ... ... R.A.M.C.
Near FREMICOURT, 21st to 23rd March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty. He worked day and night in the open, in spite of the heaviest
shell and machine-gun fire, tending the wounded and helping them back to safety,
with a spirit of cheerfulness and self-sacrifice rarely seen. After being
wounded he still continued to perform his duties, until the wound necessitated
his evacuation.