CLARK, Capt. Philip Lindsay 11/Royal Sussex E. of YPRES, 25th to 27th October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of the left flank company of the battalion. When the enemy broke through on his left he organised a defensive flank. Finding a gap on his left he filled and held it with some of his own men and of the unit on his left. He personally led a charge against the advancing enemy and dispersed them, and later repelled another attack. He was wounded by a piece of shrapnel in the head, but though dazed, continued in command of his company for two days until relieved. [3712 FAGAN, Capt. Herbert Archer, _M.C. (bar)_ 9/Gurkha Rifles (late 5/Yorkshire) In SOUTH RUSSIA. For conspicuous gallantry and determination on several occasions, particularly at Sorarogha, on the 18th January, and at Makin, on the 19th February, 1920. In the first instance he was in charge of a company ordered to establish a piquet in a position which was much exposed and commanded by fire. He set a fine example in beating off attacks and in attempting to establish the piquet. Subsequently he withdrew his company with great skill. In the second instance he again showed gallantry and leadership when troops on the left were ordered to withdraw. [3635 FIELD, 2/Lt. Edward Machine Gun Corps ROUPY, near ST. QUENTIN, 21st March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a section of guns during repeated enemy attacks. For eight hours he fired his guns with great judgment under heavy machine-gun and artillery fire. The enemy poured out of a valley in large numbers, and the guns fired with terrific effect. The enemy was held for seven hours. Then, reinforced, they advanced to within 100 yards of the guns and bombed the positions from the right rear. He ordered his guns to cut their way to new positions while he helped their retirement by throwing the remainder of the bombs. In getting back he was shot through the body. His determination and fearlessness were magnetic. Throughout the day he fought magnificently. [763848 JOHNSON, Lt.-Col. Francis Shand Byam R. of O., Royal Lancaster (1/Artists) POZIERES RIDGE, 24th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his battalion became isolated during an enemy attack and both flanks were exposed, by his courage and skill he succeeded in withdrawing his battalion without serious loss. The successful withdrawal was entirely due to his splendid leadership and determination. _Add_ to MILITARY CROSSES (pp. 55, 89 & 117). ASTBURY, 2/Lt. Alec R.F.A. (D/286 Brigade, R.F.A. (T.F.)