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crossed the Maiininah Creek within 50 yards of the enemy's trenches under heavy
fire and captured this portion of them. He and Subadar Balbahadur Linibu of
his regiment were first to breast the work. He then pursued to beyond i 200
yards on his own initiative. This officer has on previous occasions also shown
himself to be an exceedingly bold leader of men.
Suhadar Baibahadur Limbu, 2-7th Gurkha Rifles, for conspicuous bravery
and ability in leading his company during the whole campaign, especially on the
24th July, when he headed the assault, rallied his men after its delivery and was
instrumental in launching a vigorous pursuit.
No. 24j8'Stj>iy Periab Singh, 90th Punjabis, for conspicuous bravery on
the 24th July, when he, although he had two bullet wounds through the right up»
per arm, did not pause to bind up his wounds and refused to go back to have hjs
wounds attended to; he continued to join in the attack when he was again
wounded. He had two fingers ciit off and was unable to handle his rifle. He
again refused to go back and busied himself helping to bind up other wounded
and generally assisting them. He has only years' service.
Major C. E. Kitson, 2nd Royal West Kent Regiment, for conspicuous
gallantry and ability in leading on the 24th July the assault, which gained a
footing in the enemy's trenches on the left bank and first broke through their
line of resistance. Major Kitson subsequently led his men in the close fighting
in the trenches and then reformed them preparatory to dislodging the enemy
fcom their final stand at the Maiyadiyah position.
Lieutenant H. M. Pim, 24th Punjabis, for conspicuous coolness and gal
lantry, both in leading his men to the assault, recovering the wounded and assist
ing to organize the retirement of the regiment on the 14th July. For carrying
back from within 200 yards of the enemy's trenches a wounded sepoy Term used in English to refer to an Indian infantryman. Carries some derogatory connotations as sometimes used as a means of othering and emphasising race, colour, origins, or rank. who was
killed in his arms.
Captain M. W. Graham, 2nd Royal West Kent Regiment (killed), for con
spicuous gallantry and skill in leading his men in the assault and subsequent close
fighting on the 24th July during which he was killed. Prior to this, on the night
of July 13th-14th, Captain Graham had made a most daring and valuable recon
naissance of Shakhair village, approaching to within 100 yards of the Turkish
position.
No. 4ig3 Lance Naik Hari lingri, No. 17 Company, srd Sappers and
Miners, for conspicuous gallantry on the 24th July in exposing himself continu
ally to heavy fire in order to complete the superstructure of the bridge. Though
severely w r ounded in the leg he continued the work until it was finished.
No. 4358 Lance Naik Gosatn, 24th Punjabis, for conspicuous gallantry on
the 14th July when he carried Captain Leslie-Smith's body out of action and
did not abandon it until isolated and surrounded by Arabs, when he tried to hide
the body.
No. 4812 Sepoy Term used in English to refer to an Indian infantryman. Carries some derogatory connotations as sometimes used as a means of othering and emphasising race, colour, origins, or rank. Parmodh Singh, 24th Punjabis, for conspicuous gallantry
on the 14th July, when he brought back a wounded havildar Custodian; police sergeant; jail or prison guard. and sepoy Term used in English to refer to an Indian infantryman. Carries some derogatory connotations as sometimes used as a means of othering and emphasising race, colour, origins, or rank. ^ They
became isolated and were attacked by Arab^. The two wounded men helped
each other back while Parmodh Singh kept the Arabs at bay. He eventually
brought the two wounded men to safety.
No. 4074 Sepoy Term used in English to refer to an Indian infantryman. Carries some derogatory connotations as sometimes used as a means of othering and emphasising race, colour, origins, or rank. Gheba Khan, 24th Punjabis, and No. ^go Sepoy Term used in English to refer to an Indian infantryman. Carries some derogatory connotations as sometimes used as a means of othering and emphasising race, colour, origins, or rank. Per on
Khan, 24th Punjabis, both for conspicuous gallantry on the 14th July, when
they carried Major Morton, mortally wounded, out of action ; both were killed
in the endeavour. •
For Distinguished Service and marked Gallantry in
Action,
ROYAL NAVY.
Captain W. Nunn, R, N., Senior Naval Officer, for distinguished service
in command of ihe gunboat flotilla and invaluable co-operation and assistance
throughout the operations, and for gallantry in action on the 24th July,