- Period:
 - First World War (1914-1918)
 - Rank:
  - Second-Lieutenant 
 - Awarded on:
  - March 3rd, 1917
 
For conspicuous gallantry in 'action. Although severely shaken, he at once organised
a rescue party, and, in spite of heavy hostile shelling, succeeded in unearthing two
brother officers who had been buried.