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.
KING, 2/Lieutenant Mark ..................... Coldstream Guards
SAILLY, 15th March, 1917. He led his platoon through an intense hostile barrage,
displaying the greatest bravery. Later, on reaching the first objective and
finding his left flank exposed, he got his men out of the enemy's front line,
formed front to the left, advanced 400 yards, and captured an enemy second line
trench, thereby saving a critical situation. [3642