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.
SAGAR, Capt. Arnold Leslie ... ... ... ... 8/East Lancashire (13/K.R.R.C.)
TRESCAULT, i2th September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.
This officer got his company into position for the attack despite heavy
shelling, then
leading the front wave, he gained his objective. When held up at a strong point,
he crawled out with a Lewis gun and one man to a flank, enfilading it with such
success that forty prisoners, two machine guns and one trench mortar were
captured. During the ensuing thirty-six hours his company beat off three
determined counter-attacks with heavy loss. He also led a bombing party,
clearing a trench and killing or capturing the whole of the enemy. He showed
exceptional qualities as a leader. [8072