Chapter XXI: Appendix: “k.”

_Extract from the Supplement dated 28th June, 1918, to
the “London Gazette” dated 25th June, 1918._

THE WAR OFFICE, 28TH JUNE, 1918.

His Majesty The King has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Men:--

* * * * *

No. 15883, Lance-Corporal JAMES HEWITSON, Royal
Lancaster Regiment (Coniston).

For most conspicuous bravery, initiative and daring in action.

In a daylight attack on a series of crater posts, L/Cpl. Hewitson led his party to their objective with dash and vigour, clearing the enemy from both trench and dugouts, killing in one dugout six of the enemy who would not surrender. After capturing the final objective, he observed a hostile machine gun team coming into action against his men. Working his way round the edge of the crater he attacked the team, killing four and capturing one. Shortly afterwards he engaged a hostile bombing party, which was attacking a Lewis gun post. He routed the party, killing six of them.

The extraordinary feats of daring performed by this gallant N.C.O. crushed the hostile opposition at this point.

INDEX.

Albert, 34

Albert, King of the Belgians, 135

Albert, H.R.H. Prince, 135

Alexander, Lieut. J. C., 77, 83, 89

Anniversary, Third, 55th Divn., 135

Armistice Day at Leuze, 133

Artillery support inadequate, 28

Ashburn, Pte. A. E., 102

Authuille, 43

Aveluy, 35

Awards, Officers (App.)

Awards, Rank and File (App.)

Barrow, Capt. J. V. (App.)

Barrow-in-Furness, 8

Bathing, 29

Barnes, Major N. E., 22, 42, 51, 52, 136

Barratt, Capt. W. D., 50, 52

Balfour, Lt. Col. G. B., 56, 67, 75, 85, 93, 102, 131

Bates, L/Cpl., 46

Bedford, 14

B.E.F., Embarkation, 14

Berguette, 16, 32

Béthune, 17

Bell, Sgt. W., 25, 26

Belgian Croix-de-Guerre (App.)

Birling, Gap, 14

Bigland, Lieut. G., 24

Boulogne, 15

Bombs, Home Made, 21

Bouzincourt, 33

Bowman, 2nd-Lt., 46

Bonningues-les-Ardres, 92

Blain, Capt. T. R., 104

Blamont Trenches, 53

Brocklebank, Major H. A., 45, 50, 55, 75, 78, 89

Bretencourt, 53

Bradley, 2nd-Lt. R., 89

Brockman, 2nd-Lt. A. J., 63

Bronze Medal for Military Valour (App.)

Brussels, 135

Burton, Sgt. A., 101

Casualties, G.W.R., 10

Casualties, Officers (App.)

Casualties, Rank and File (App.)

Calonne-sur-la-Lys, 16

Carrick, Pte. J., 39

Carleton, Lt. Col. F. M., 43, 53, 56

Caddy, Capt. J., 45, 53

Caddy, Sgt. M., 79

Candas, 51

Chevening Park, 12

Chislehurst Guard, 13

Chapman, Lieut. C. G., 38, 51

Christmas at Reclinghem, 108

Chester, L/Cpl. T. (App.), 102

Civilian Snipers, 30

Clarke, Capt. J. A. T., 45, 56, 78

Clark, Lieut. A. M., 66, 104

Cornet Malo, 19

Comforts from Home, 43

Corless, 2nd-Lt., 50

Cooper, L/Cpl. C. F., 83

Collin, 2nd-Lt. J. H. (App.) I

Crossley, Lieut. J., 81

Craters Attack, 120

Croix-de-Guerre, Belgian (App.)

Cuckmere Haven, 14

Dane, 2nd-Lt. R. S. (App.), 101, 135

Dartnell, 2nd-Lt. A. J. (App.), 101, 104

Derby, Earl of, K.G., 135

Despatches--
Mentioned in, Officers (App.)
Rank and File (App.)

Discipline, strained on G.W.R., 11

Disappointment when left behind, 15

Dixon, L/Cpl. T., 25

Dixon, Driver “Dorcas”, 44

Died of Wounds--
Officers (App.)
Rank and File (App.)

Distinguished Conduct Medal (App.)

Distinguished Service Order (App.)

Dobbs, L/Cpl. H., 102

Dungeness, 14

East Lancs. Brigade, Possible transfer, 11

Edwards, Brig. General, 41

Egypt, possible destination, 11

Ellwood, Lieut., 88, 93

Elverdinghe, 78

Embarkation for France, 14

Equipment, New, Bedford, 14

Equitation, 11, 49

Estaires, 31

Evans, Major J. H., 81, 92, 94

Ferme-du-Bois, 18

Festubert Attack, 22

Ferns, 2nd-Lt., 56, 66

Ferguson, 2nd-Lt. G. W. (App.), 101

Fifty-First Division, 48

Fifty-Fifth Division, 48

Fisher, Capt. John (App.), 45

Fisher, 2nd-Lt. James (App.), 55

Field, 2nd-Lt. G. (App.), 101, 104

Folkestone, 15

Ford, Lieut. C. W. (App.), 77, 89

Fromelles, 16

Gardner, Lt. Col. R. (App.), 22, 24, 70, 77, 84, 93, 124, 132, 133,
136

Gatchell, Lieut. J. H. C. (App.), 46

Gaulter, 2nd-Lt. J. R. (App.), 89

Gendle, C.S.M., 55

Gilling, 2nd-Lt. F. C. (App.), 89

Givenchy, 110

Glenie, 2nd-Lt. G. R. (App.), 69

Gough, 2nd-Lt. B. H. (App.), 100

Graham, C.S.M., 101

Great Western Railway, 9

Gribble, 2nd-Lt. (App.), 88

Havre, 15

Ham-en-Artois, 16

Harper, Major-General, 29, 41

Hart, 2nd-Lt. (App.), 79

Haslam, 2nd-Lt. E. (App.), 93

Hatcher, 2nd-Lt. R. G. (App.), 93, 97

Hewitt, Lieut. E. (App.), 24

Hénencourt, 40

Hibbert, Brig. General, 7, 41

Highland Division, 48

Hilton, 2nd-Lt. (App.), 66

Higginson, 2nd-Lt. R. W. (App.), 101, 136

Hinds, C.Q.M.S., 102

His Majesty The King, 134

Hodgkinson, 2nd-Lt. H. H. (App.), 38, 42, 49, 66

Holmes, Pte. “Jerry”, 56

Howard, 2nd-Lt. E. D. (App.), 93

Howard, 2nd-Lt. C. G. (App.), 97

Holland, 2nd-Lt. C. J. (App.), 101

Horne, Capt. R. H. (App.), 136

Horne, General Sir H. S., 109

Holmes, 2nd-Lt. (App.), 113

Huthwaite, Capt. H. Y. (App.), 54, 66, 77, 78

Hunter-Weston, General Sir A., 79

Hunter, 2nd-Lt. (App.), 118, 119

Hewitson, Cpl. J. (App.)

Indian Native Troops, 16

Ireland, 9

Jackson, Capt V. A. (App.), 42, 66

Jackson, Pte. H., 75

Jackson, 2nd-Lt. (App.), 66

Jeudwine, Major Gen. Sir H., 48, 54, 57, 67, 104, 135

Johnstone, 2nd-Lt. (App.), 57, 89

Keighley, 2nd-Lt. L. R. (App.), 100, 104

Keller, 2nd-Lt. (App.), 41, 55

King Albert of the Belgians, 135

Kirkby Lonsdale, 7

“Kitchener’s Army”, 17, 37

Killed in Action--
Officers (App.)
Rank and File (App.)

Knole Park, 12

La Gorgue, 17, 30

Laventie, 27

La Boiselle, 36, 38

Lambercourt, 68

Lawson, 2nd-Lt. (App.), 66

Lancashire Fusilier Officers, 77

Lauder, 2nd-Lt. (App.), 88

Latham, 2nd-Lt. (App.), 88, 101

Le Touret, 19, 26

Leave from France, 37

Leslie, Lieut. B. A. (App.), 38, 67

Leuze, 133

Little, Major R. P. (App.), 46

Lincey, 2nd-Lt. (App.), 60

Lingford, 2nd-Lt. G. C. (App.), 96

Locon, 17

Longpré, 48

Longavesnes, 100

Lonsdale, 2nd-Lt. (App.), 88

Lockey, Cpl. E., 102

Lyon, 2nd-Lt. (App.), 113

Margate, 13

Martin, L/Cpl. H., 39

Martinsart, 38

Mayson, Sgt. T. F. (App.), 87, 94

Mawson, Major J. M. (App.), 50

Mackay, 2nd-Lt. J. (App.), 101, 104

Masters, Cpl. W., 101

Meteren, 17

Méricourt-Ribemont, 32, 59

Meyler, 2nd-Lt. E. D. M. (App.), 38

Metcalf, 2nd-Lt. L. (App.), 66

Metcalfe, 2nd-Lt. (App.), 66

Mentioned in Despatches--
Officers (App.)
Rank and File (App.)

Meritorious Service Medal (App.)

McCall, 2nd-Lt. W. B. (App.)

McClinton, 2nd-Lt. (App.)

McAlarney, Pte. J., 83

McGill, 2nd-Lt. J. A. (App.), 89

McAndrew, 2nd-Lt. W. (App.), 101

Middleton, Capt. T. H. (App.), 50, 70, 75, 89

Missing--
Officers (App.)
Rank and File (App.)

Millom Men excel, 43

Milton, Pte. C., 75

Military Cross--
Officers (App.)
Warrant Officers (App.)
Medal (App.)

Mobilization, 7

Moulle, 81

Morrell, Capt. R. D’A. (App.), 66

Musketry, 12

Munition Workers, 15

Mudie, Lieut. (App.), 75, 77, 93

Myatt, 2nd-Lt. (App.), 50

Myers, Sgt. H., 102

Neill, Capt. W. C. (App.), 53, 55, 56

New Army in France, 17, 37

Newbold, 2nd-Lt. C. H. (App.), 88, 97

Nicholson, Pte. W., 75

Officers--
Who Mobilized with the Battalion (App.)
Who embarked for France (App.)
Additional Roll who served with the Battalion (App.)
Killed in Action (App.)
Died of Wounds (App.)
Wounded in Action (App.)
Missing (App.)
Prisoners of War (App.)
Awards (App.)
Mentioned in Despatches (App.)

Pacaut, 26

Pattinson, Lieut. W. R. (App.), 77, 89

Patterson, Lieut. J. S. (App.), 77

Pearson, Capt. W. G. (App.), 24

Pearson, Lieut. J. (App.), 77

Pearson, L/Sgt. J. R., 110

Perceval, Sgt. H. W., 75

Pemberton, 2nd-Lt. A. H. (App.), 101

Poperinghe, 74

Powell, Capt. P. W. (App.), 81, 101, 136

Portuguese Division, 111, 114

Problems of Strength, 14

Primitive Conditions, 16

Procter, Capt. A. P. (App.), 92, 95, 100, 101

Prisoners of War--
Officers (App.)
Rank and File (App.)

Pritchard, Lieut. T. H. (App.), 93, 97, 136

Prince of Wales, H.R.H., 135

Prince Albert, H.R.H., 135

Purnell, 2nd-Lt. R. L. (App.), 100

Purnell, 2nd-Lt. G. J., 38

Raeside, 2nd-Lt. G. F. (App.), 101, 113

Railway Wood, 76

Raid, Ypres, 78

Rank and File--
Killed in Action (App.)
Died of Wounds (App.)
Wounded in Action (App.)
Missing, Reported Dead (App.)
Wounded and Prisoners (App.)
Wounded and Missing (App.)
Missing (App.)
Prisoners of War (App.)
Awards (App.)

Redoubt, Le Touret, 19

Reclinghem, 108

Richebourg L’Avoue, 17

Riez-du-Vinage, 19

Riviere, 54

Rigg, 2nd-Lt. A. (App.), 131

Robathan, Major P. E. (App.), 73, 80, 92, 93, 100

Robinson, Pte. E. G., 102

Rutherford, Major A. F. (App.), 45

Rudduck, 2nd-Lt. (App.), 63

Rundle, 2nd-Lt. J. R. (App.), 101, 104

Russell, 2nd-Lt. G. N. (App.), 101

Rudall, 2nd-Lt. A. (App.), 124

Sandwich, 12

Sevenoaks, 12

Senton, 2nd-Lt. R. M. (App.), 92, 97

Shoreham, 12

Shuker, 2nd-Lt. F. J. (App.), 100

Sittingbourne, 12

Sheahan, Lieut. A. T. (App.), 77

Simpson, Lieut. J. H. (App.), 77

Slater, Capt. F. C. (App.), 77

Smith, 2nd-Lt. (App.), 79

Smith, 2nd-Lt. R. (App.), 101, 104

Smith, 2nd-Lt. N. (App.), 101

Slough, 9

Snipers, Civilian, 30

Southampton, 15

Somme Battles, 60–72

Sports, Tonbridge, 14

Stockwell, Brig. General G. I., 75, 85, 109, 120, 135

St. Omer, 82

St. Emilie, 101

Stalker, Sgt. P., 75

Stewart, 2nd-Lt. W. M. (App.), 101, 118

Strength Problems, 14

Swainson, Lt. Col. J. L. (App.), 57, 66

Sykes, Capt. H. R. (App.)

Sykes, 2nd-Lt. J. H. (App.), 101, 104, 118

Taylor, Lieut. G. F. (App.), 21, 23

Taylor, 2nd-Lt. G. A. (App.), 97, 101

Taylor, 2nd-Lt. P. C. (App.), 89

Thirty-First July, 82–91

Thorpe, 2nd-Lt. (App.), 55

Thorpe, 2nd-Lt. A. J. (App.), 100

Thompson, Lt. Col. R. (App.), 22, 27, 34, 38, 42

Thompson, 2nd-Lt. J. (App.), 97

Tillyard, Capt. (App.), 31, 32, 42, 50

Titmas, Capt. (App.), 45

Tonbridge, 13

Topham, Lieut. G. (App.), 77

Transport, Early, 8

Transport, New, Bedford, 14

Training, Sevenoaks, 12

Transfers, T. F. to Line, 14

Trenches, First Introduction, 18

Trenches, Dilapidated, 19

Twentieth September, 94–99

Twentieth November, 102

Tucker, Lieut. (App.), 124, 131, 135

Uccle, 134

Ulverston, 9, 136

Valour, Bronze Medal (App.)

Veevers, 2nd-Lt. (App.), 93

Vickers Munition Workers, 15

Victoria Cross (App.)

Vincent, Pte. J., 42

Wadham, Lt. Col. W. F. A. (App.), 7, 19, 21, 136

Ward, 2nd-Lt. (App.), 41, 46

Way, Capt. J. (App.), 75, 93

Walker, 2nd-Lt. (App.), 24

Walker, 2nd-Lt. S. F. (App.), 66, 89

Walkden, 2nd-Lt. (App.), 100

Warbrick, 2nd-Lt. (App.), 89

West Lancashire Division, 48

Welch, Lieut. J. (App.), 50, 66

White, 2nd-Lt. E. T. (App.), 93, 96

Whittaker, 2nd-Lt. N. (App.), 93

Whiteside, L/Sgt. W., 102

Whitmore, 2nd-Lt. (App.), 118

Wilderness, The, 12

Wilson, Capt. (App.), 53, 94

Winnicott, L/Cpl. D. J., 50

Wilcock, 2nd-Lt. J. M. (App.), 66

Withey, Capt. C. E. (App.), 66, 88, 92, 96

Williams, C.S.M., R. A., 75

Williamson, Capt. F. H. (App.), 77

Willett, 2nd-Lt. R. (App.), 77

Wild, Pte. J., 102

Woodward, L/Cpl., 38

Wounded in Action--
Officers (App.)
Rank and File (App.)
and Prisoners (App.)
and Missing (App.)

Wright, Capt. A. A. (App.), 23, 51, 66

Wright, Cpl. T., 102

Yates, Sgt. F. S., 101

Ypres, 73–96

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Obvious printer’s, spelling and punctuation errors have been silently corrected.