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.
MILES, Capt. Lancelot George ............ 2/Royal Highlanders
BERNAFAY WOOD, 10th July, 1916. He handled his company with great skill and
coolness during a heavy bombardment. He also led his company with great dash in
an assault, during which he captured four machine guns. During the attack he was
severely wounded by a bomb. [1368