Gazette Information: GAZETTE ISSUE 30471, VICTORIA CROSS,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/30471/pages/722. His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned:- Second Lieutenant (Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel) Philip Eric Bent, D.S.O., late Leicestershire Regiment. For most conspicuous bravery, when, on 1st October 1917 east of Polygon Wood, Zonnebeke, Belgium, during a heavy hostile attack, the right of his own command and the battalion on his right were forced back. The situation was critical owing to the confusion caused by the attack and the intense artillery fire. Lieutenant-Colonel Bent personally collected a platoon that was in reserve, and together with men from other companies and various regimental details, he organised and led them forward to the counter-attack, after issuing orders to other officers as to the further defence of the line. The counter-attack was successful and the enemy were checked. The coolness and magnificent example shown to all ranks by Lieutenant-Colonel Bent resulted in the securing of a portion of the line which was of essential importance for subsequent operations. This very gallant officer was killed whilst leading a charge which he inspired with the call of “Come on the Tigers.” DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/30111/supplement/5468. GAZETTE ISSUE 30111, DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER, His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve of the mentioned rewards for distinguished service in the field. To be a companion of the Distinguished Service Order. MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/29623/supplement/5940. GAZETTE ISSUE 29623, MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES. General Haig has the honour to forward herewith the names of those under his command whom he wished to bring to notice for gallant and distinguished conduct in the field. MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/30086/supplement/5030. GAZETTE ISSUE 30086, MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES, The Honourable Sir Douglas Haig, has submitted the Officer's name as deserving a special Mention in Despatches.
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Gazette Information: GAZETTE ISSUE 30471, VICTORIA CROSS,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/30471/pages/722. His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned:- Second Lieutenant (Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel) Philip Eric Bent, D.S.O., late Leicestershire Regiment. For most conspicuous bravery, when, on 1st October 1917 east of Polygon Wood, Zonnebeke, Belgium, during a heavy hostile attack, the right of his own command and the battalion on his right were forced back. The situation was critical owing to the confusion caused by the attack and the intense artillery fire. Lieutenant-Colonel Bent personally collected a platoon that was in reserve, and together with men from other companies and various regimental details, he organised and led them forward to the counter-attack, after issuing orders to other officers as to the further defence of the line. The counter-attack was successful and the enemy were checked. The coolness and magnificent example shown to all ranks by Lieutenant-Colonel Bent resulted in the securing of a portion of the line which was of essential importance for subsequent operations. This very gallant officer was killed whilst leading a charge which he inspired with the call of “Come on the Tigers.” DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/30111/supplement/5468. GAZETTE ISSUE 30111, DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER, His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve of the mentioned rewards for distinguished service in the field. To be a companion of the Distinguished Service Order. MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/29623/supplement/5940. GAZETTE ISSUE 29623, MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES. General Haig has the honour to forward herewith the names of those under his command whom he wished to bring to notice for gallant and distinguished conduct in the field. MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/30086/supplement/5030. GAZETTE ISSUE 30086, MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES, The Honourable Sir Douglas Haig, has submitted the Officer's name as deserving a special Mention in Despatches.