Gazette Information: VICTORIA CROSS,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29978/supplements/2451. His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned Officer:- Captain Henry William Murray D.S.O., Australian Infantry. For most conspicuous bravery when in command of the right flank company in attack. On 4th/5th February 1917, at Stormy Trench, north-east of Gueudecourt, France, Captain Murray led his company to the assault with great skill and courage and the position was quickly captured. Fighting of a very severe nature followed, and three heavy counter-attacks were beaten back, these successes being due to Captain Murray's wonderful work. Throughout the night his company suffered heavy casualties through concentrated enemy shell fire, and on one occasion gave ground for a short way. This gallant officer rallied his command and saved the situation by sheer valour. He made his presence felt throughout the line, encouraging his men, heading bombing parties, leading bayonet charges, and carrying wounded to places of safety. His magnificent example inspired his men throughout. COMPANION OF ST MICHAEL AND ST GEORGE,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/31370/pages/6793. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29824/supplements/11043. GAZETTE ISSUE 29824, DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER, His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve of the appointments of the undermentioned Officers to be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order, in recognition of their gallantry and devotion to duty in the field. For conspicuous gallantry in action. Although twice wounded, he commanded his company with the greatest courage and initiative, beating off four enemy counter attacks. Later, when an enemy bullet started a man's equipment exploding, he tore the man's equipment off at great personal risk. He set a splendid example throughout. BAR TO DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30135/supplements/5980. GAZETTE ISSUE 30135, BAR TO DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER, His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to award a Bar to the Distinguished Service Order. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He gallantly led his company over 1200 yards of fire-swept ground. Later, he went along the whole frontage, organising the defence, encouraging the men of all units by his cheerfulness and bravery, and always moving to the points of danger. He is not only brave and daring, but a skilful soldier, possessing tactical instinct of the highest order. D.S.O. Gazetted 14th November 1916. MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30448/supplements/13566. GAZETTE ISSUE 30448, MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES, Deserving special mention. MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/31089/supplements/15229. GAZETTE ISSUE 31089, MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES, The following is a continuation of Sir D. Haig's Despatch of the 8th November, 1918, submitting names deserving of special mention. MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/31448/supplements/8833. GAZETTE ISSUE 31448, MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES, Sir D. Haig has submitted this name as deserving of special mention. CROIX DE GUERRE,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/31109/supplements/314. GAZETTE ISSUE 31109, CROIX DE GUERRE, His Majesty the King has given unrestricted permission in all cases to wear the Decorations and Medals in question.
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Gazette Information: VICTORIA CROSS,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29978/supplements/2451. His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned Officer:- Captain Henry William Murray D.S.O., Australian Infantry. For most conspicuous bravery when in command of the right flank company in attack. On 4th/5th February 1917, at Stormy Trench, north-east of Gueudecourt, France, Captain Murray led his company to the assault with great skill and courage and the position was quickly captured. Fighting of a very severe nature followed, and three heavy counter-attacks were beaten back, these successes being due to Captain Murray's wonderful work. Throughout the night his company suffered heavy casualties through concentrated enemy shell fire, and on one occasion gave ground for a short way. This gallant officer rallied his command and saved the situation by sheer valour. He made his presence felt throughout the line, encouraging his men, heading bombing parties, leading bayonet charges, and carrying wounded to places of safety. His magnificent example inspired his men throughout. COMPANION OF ST MICHAEL AND ST GEORGE,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/31370/pages/6793. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29824/supplements/11043. GAZETTE ISSUE 29824, DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER, His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve of the appointments of the undermentioned Officers to be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order, in recognition of their gallantry and devotion to duty in the field. For conspicuous gallantry in action. Although twice wounded, he commanded his company with the greatest courage and initiative, beating off four enemy counter attacks. Later, when an enemy bullet started a man's equipment exploding, he tore the man's equipment off at great personal risk. He set a splendid example throughout. BAR TO DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30135/supplements/5980. GAZETTE ISSUE 30135, BAR TO DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER, His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to award a Bar to the Distinguished Service Order. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He gallantly led his company over 1200 yards of fire-swept ground. Later, he went along the whole frontage, organising the defence, encouraging the men of all units by his cheerfulness and bravery, and always moving to the points of danger. He is not only brave and daring, but a skilful soldier, possessing tactical instinct of the highest order. D.S.O. Gazetted 14th November 1916. MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30448/supplements/13566. GAZETTE ISSUE 30448, MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES, Deserving special mention. MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/31089/supplements/15229. GAZETTE ISSUE 31089, MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES, The following is a continuation of Sir D. Haig's Despatch of the 8th November, 1918, submitting names deserving of special mention. MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/31448/supplements/8833. GAZETTE ISSUE 31448, MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES, Sir D. Haig has submitted this name as deserving of special mention. CROIX DE GUERRE,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/31109/supplements/314. GAZETTE ISSUE 31109, CROIX DE GUERRE, His Majesty the King has given unrestricted permission in all cases to wear the Decorations and Medals in question.