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.
RUSSELL, 2/Lieutenant Robert Tor - Indian Army R/O
In MESOPOTAMIA, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in charging
the enemy's trench, which was strongly held. He then led a bombing attack and
cleared 200 yards of the trench. Later, he maintained his position for four
hours when reinforcements arrived. [260