291336 Pte. J.E. LARDNER 2nd Bn.
(Mitcham)

On 23rd October 1916, north-east of Le Cateau, all the NCO’s
in his platoon had become casualties almost immediately
after the attack had started. He at once took command of his platoon,
and led it with marked dash and ability to its objective.
Although held up by machine-gun fire more than once, he
kept control and effectively dealt with all opposition.
In the attack on the following morning he again led his platoon with great gallantry and skill.

(2.12.19)

301991 Sjt. G.W. Kerwood, 14th Bn.,
Tank Corps (Mitcham) (LG 5 Dec. 1918).

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.
This non-commissioned officer fought his Tank with great dash, being responsible for the capture of a considerable part of an important village. He knocked out a number of machine guns by his gun fire, and when his ammunition was exhausted used his Tank as a battering ram, causing havoc to houses and walls and driving the enemy out in confusion. Though three of his crew were wounded, he kept his Tank in action over two hours.