Gazette Information: Gazette Issue 31119. 2nd Bar to D.S.O. The King has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of a second Bar to the Distinguished Service Order to this Officer for conspicuous gallantry and able leadership. When the enemy attacked the flank of the battalion, which had been uncovered owing to the retirement of other troops, and there appeared to be imminent danger of their breaking through at this spot, which was the key of the position, Colonel Dawes went up under an intense fire, and rallied the men by his splendid example of courage and saved the line by his able and determined leadership.
Fold3_Team · Oct 31, 2023
Gazette Information: Gazette Issue 31119. 2nd Bar to D.S.O. The King has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of a second Bar to the Distinguished Service Order to this Officer for conspicuous gallantry and able leadership. When the enemy attacked the flank of the battalion, which had been uncovered owing to the retirement of other troops, and there appeared to be imminent danger of their breaking through at this spot, which was the key of the position, Colonel Dawes went up under an intense fire, and rallied the men by his splendid example of courage and saved the line by his able and determined leadership.