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.
LEAKE, Capt. George Ernest Arthur ... ... ... ... ... 4/London
BULLECOURT, 15th May, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when
in command of his company. He showed a splendid example of coolness, disregard
of danger, and cheerfulness, and, although wounded, he remained at duty. It was
largely owing to his influence that all ranks showed such a splendid spirit
under the most intense hostile barrage, which lasted for 14 hours. [3371