- Period:
- Russian Civil War (1917-1922)
- Rank:
- Lieutenant
- Unit:
- 4/3rd Gurkha Rifles
- Awarded on:
- September 27th, 1920
Citation:
"For gallantry and devotion to duty on the 17th February, 1920, at Makin, when he went forward with Captain Hind in the attack on the tower, and took over the command when that officer was wounded. By determination he was enabled to set the tower alight, and subsequently, when sniping was heavy, succeeded in evacuating his wounded under cover of dusk. His able handling of the situation brought the action to a successful termination."