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.
TRELOAR, Capt. George Devine ... ... ... ... Coldstream Guards
PILKEM RIDGE, 31st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on
two successive occasions. He led his company across a canal under very heavy
barrage, and, finding the only available bridge was broken, he personally
secured a mat from the original line, and laid it down for his company to cross,
thereby saving great congestion and countless lives.
Later, when the regiment on his left was held up by machine-gun fire, he
immediately grasped the situation, and pressed forward with another company,
finally capturing the position. By his great presence of mind and personal
example of gallantry and cheerfulness he kept his company going under the most
adverse circumstances. [4208
The Military Cross was instituted as a Decoration on December 28th, 1914, to
reward Distinguished Services rendered by Officers of certain ranks in the army
in time of war. Bars may be added for additional acts of gallantry. Since August
1st, 1918, it has, like the D.S.O., been awarded for "services in action" only.
TRELOAR, Capt. George Devine, D.S.O. ... ... ... Coldstream Guards
FONTAINE NOTRE DAME, 27th November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion
to duty. He led his company in an attack with great skill and daring to the
furthest objective under intense fire, consolidated his position, and repulsed
three counter-attacks. When the enemv got round his flank, which had become
exposed, he carried out a masterly withdrawal, inflicting heavy casualties on
the advancing enemy. He established a defensive position, and collected troops
of all units to join in the defence. He showed magnificent energy, leadership
and courage.