Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.) 

Captain Kenneth Francis Drake Gattie

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. With great coolness he went through the hostile barrage to consolidate communication between Brigade and Battalion Headquarters at a critical moment. His disregard for personal safety had a most reassuring effect on the men. He had previously rendered the greatest assistance in making preparation for the attack. (16/8/17).

Military Cross (M.C.)

Captain G. W. Lancaster (Attached 15th Welsh Regiment) He was specially selected to command one and half Companies to recconoitre across a river and secure crossings. The duty was of a difficult and dangerous nature, but he carried it out with complete success, capturing five machine-guns and some prisoners, and inflicting losses on the enemy. The Battalion crossed in safety two days after. He was subsequently wounded for the third time, but he continued to lead and encourage his men at a critical moment,until he collapsed from loss of blood. His gallantry and fine leadership have been conspicuous on more than one occasion. (2/12/18).

Captain S. E. Boulton (Attached 11th South Lancs) For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during recent operations. When the sector of the line held by his company was heavily shelled and enfiladed by machine gun fire, owing to the troops on his right not being in position, he took command, moved his Company forward, held on to the position. By his coolness and disregard of danger he inspired confidence in his men under trying circumstances. On a previous occasion he ably withdrew his company in the dark under heavy gas and high explosive shelling. (26/7/18). For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, displayed in building operations near Landrecies, on 4th November 1918. His Company together with a Field Company R.E., were responsible for getting the first line of Infantry across the Sambre Oise Canal. For the fact that this was quickly and efficiently done under shell and heavy machine gun fire, Captain Boulton's skill, energy and determination was largely responsible. (Awarded Bar to M.C.).

Lieutenant Walter Collins (Attached 2nd Monmouths) For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed great courage and determination in organizing and leading stretcher parties to collect wounded under heavy fire. (10/1/17).

Lieutenant W.E. Jenkins (Attached Middlesex Regt) For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He carried out a daring recconnaisance with ten men and established a post 200 Yards inside the enemy's lines. The information he obtained enabled Lewis guns to stop enemy snipers. He was on duty thirty-six hours under heavy shellfire. He did fine work. (16/9/18).

Lieutenant J. F. Rees (Attached South Wales Borderers) For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in charge of half a Company. When the Left flank was pushed back, under heavy machine gun fire he pushed out a defensive flank and gradually withdrew his line in conjunction with the Unit on his left. On several occasions he made personal recconnaisance's and brought back valuable information(24/9/18)

Lieutenant W. L. Bowen (Attached Cheshire Regiment) For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in assisting to re-organise scattered Units when the enemy broke through, and in assisting to hold the position all night. He used his Lewis gun with great skill, causing considerable casualties to the enemy, and enabling his men to withdraw when the position was untenable. (14/9/18)

Lieutenant Cuthbert Edwin Birkett (Attached Machine Gun Corp) For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Although wounded, he commanded his tank with the greatest gallantry and skill. He was subsequently wounded a second time. (26/5/17).

Distinguished Conduct Medal (D.C.M.)

135 C.S.M. G. A. Gravenor For conspicuous gallantry; when sent up with a half company to reinforce another regiment he came under heavy rifle fire, which killed and wounded several of his party, he himself being wounded. The company began to fall back but he limped after his men, rallied them, and although wounded in the leg, led them to the advance trench where he remained in command of it until he was carried back to the dressing station (14.1.16)

2172 Sergeant G. W. Sketchley For conspicuous gallantry. When his Platoon Commander and his Platoon Sergeant had both been killed, he displayed great bravery and skill in keeping men together in the support trench under heavy artillery and machine gun fire. (14.1.16)

1920 Sergeant B. Jenkins For conspicuous gallantry and good work during the whole of the time the Battalion took part in the operation, displaying great bravery, coolness and resource in mending the wires under very heavy fire on several occasions. (14.1.16)

2240 Pte I. Skidmore For conspicuous gallantry. He went to the assistance of one of his officers under heavy rifle fire from the front and cross fire of machine-guns from the flank. He dressed his wounds but was seriously wounded himself in returning to the trench. (14.1.16)

1511 L/Cpl R. G. Leonard (Attached 171st Tunnelling Company, R.E.) For conspicuous gallantry. He took charge of his section, the section Sergeant having been killed by a mine. His coolness and bravery were very marked. (14.1.16)

675 Private J.W. Hoare (Attached 171st Tunnelling Company, R.E.) For conspicuous coolness and resource under fire at Houplines on 9th August 1915. His section officer was severly wounded and buried in the ruins of a dug-out, but Pte Hoare rescued him under heavy shell fire and conveyed him to safety. He then rallied and took command of his section; posting them in a mine gallery. On several times he has shown coolness and capacity to take charge in trying situations. (15.9.15)

1425 L/Cpl W. Dixon For conspicuous gallantry, when he volunteered with a comrade to cross a canal and bring in two men who were believed to be incapcitated. They succeeded under heavy fire in bringing in one man badly gassed. (15.3.16)

1343 Private J. J. Moore For conspicuous gallantry, when, regardless of his own danger, he worked for several hours bringing in men who were wounded and buried in the bombarded area (15.3.16)

290337 C.S.M. T. Johnson (Attached 2nd Monmouths) For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty whilst supervising working parties under continuous bombardment. His splendid courage gave the men confidence to carry on steadily with their work, and contributed largely to its successful completion. (17/9/17).

53723 C.S.M. H. J. Lewis (Attached 9th Welsh) He has always set a find example of keeness, and courage to the men of his Company. In the successful operations near the La Bassee Road in September, his dash, cheerfulness and contempt for danger, were a fine example to all. On two separate occasions, although badly shaken and bruised by the burst of a shell, he refused to leave his Company. (1.1.19)

53690 C.S.M. J. Morris (Attached 9th Welsh) For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. All the officers of his Company became casualties in the attack and he took charge of the Company although wounded, and led on to the final objective until put out of action by a second wound. His initiative and devotion to duty at a critical stage largely contributed to the success of the operations. (4.3.18)

54204 Private G. H. Fisher (Attached 9th Royal Welsh Fusiliers) For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When owing to haevy shell fire two previous attempts to reach the front line with a message had failed, he volunteered for the task. In spite of heavy shelling he reached the front line and brought back information whcih was of the greatest importance to the conduct of the operations. He showed great courage and determination. (26.1.18)

220288 C.S.M. A. Howells D.C.M. (Attached R. Berks. Regt) Awarded Bar to Distinguished Conduct Medal Previously awarded in South Africa in 1902. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in taking command of his company when all the officers had become casualties, re-organising them after an attack, and beating off a counter attack with heavy loss to the enemy. (4.3.18)

Military Medal (M.M.)

569 C.Q.M.S. L. A. H. Dunn For consistant performance of his duty in a marked and conspicuous manner, and for devotion to duty during the period the battalion has been out of the country, viz February 1915 (Awarded M.M.) (9.11.16)

227744 Sergeant D. J. O'Leary (Attached 1st Monmouths) For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty throughout the fighting from September 29th 1918, to October 4th 1918. Sgt O'Leary showed great gallantry and skilful leadership of the Platoon of which he was in charge. While his platoon was holding a portion of the outpost line he noticed a sniper moving to his post, without hesitation Sgt O'Leary ran forward and captured the sniper alone. When a man of his platoon was wounded Sgt O'Leary organinsed the party under heavy shell fire and arranged for the tending of the wounded. Throughout the whole of the operations this N.C.O. has shown fine soldierly spirit and set a great example in leadership and courage.

Meritorious Service Medal (M.S.M.)

R.Q.M.S. L. A. H. Dunn For continued good service as Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant. His work at all times has been of a very high order and has greatly contributed towards the comfort of the troops, both in and out of the line. He is a most hard working and reliable Warrant Officer, and has been of the greatest help to the Battalion Staff.

227744 Sergeant D. J. O'Leary (Attached 1st Monmouths) Awarded in recognition of the valuable services he rendered in France and Belgium during the present war.

Gallantry Cards 

1343 Pte J.P. Moore  Stretcher Bearer of 8 Post Office Lane, Brynmawr

1317 Pte G Powell of 5 Graig-terrace, Cwm

1425 LCpl W Dickson of Llandavell Inn, Cwm

All awarded for special good work during a gas attack on December 29th 1915