Gazette Information: GAZETTE ISSUE 30215, VICTORIA CROSS,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/30215/supplement/7905. His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned:- Second Lieutenant John Manson Craig, Royal Scots Fusiliers. For most conspicuous bravery, on 5th June 1917 in Egypt, on the occasion of an advanced post being rushed by a large party of the enemy. This officer immediately organised a rescue party, and the enemy was tracked over broken country back to his trenches. Second Lieutenant Craig then set his party to work removing the dead and wounded. During the course of this operation his men came under heavy rifle and machine-gun fire. A non-commissioned officer was wounded, and the Medical Officer who went out to his aid was also severely wounded. Second Lieutenant Craig at once went to their assistance and succeeded in taking the non-commissioned officer under cover. He then returned for the Medical Officer, and whilst taking him to shelter was himself wounded. Nevertheless, by great perseverance, he succeeded in rescuing him also. As the enemy continued a heavy fire and in addition turned on shrapnel and high explosives, Second Lieutenant Craig scooped cover for the wounded and thus was the means of saving their lives. These latter acts of bravery occurred in broad daylight, under full observation of the enemy and within close range. On three previous occasions this officer has behaved in a conspicuously brave manner, and has shown an exceptional example of courage and resource.
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Gazette Information: GAZETTE ISSUE 30215, VICTORIA CROSS,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/30215/supplement/7905. His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned:- Second Lieutenant John Manson Craig, Royal Scots Fusiliers. For most conspicuous bravery, on 5th June 1917 in Egypt, on the occasion of an advanced post being rushed by a large party of the enemy. This officer immediately organised a rescue party, and the enemy was tracked over broken country back to his trenches. Second Lieutenant Craig then set his party to work removing the dead and wounded. During the course of this operation his men came under heavy rifle and machine-gun fire. A non-commissioned officer was wounded, and the Medical Officer who went out to his aid was also severely wounded. Second Lieutenant Craig at once went to their assistance and succeeded in taking the non-commissioned officer under cover. He then returned for the Medical Officer, and whilst taking him to shelter was himself wounded. Nevertheless, by great perseverance, he succeeded in rescuing him also. As the enemy continued a heavy fire and in addition turned on shrapnel and high explosives, Second Lieutenant Craig scooped cover for the wounded and thus was the means of saving their lives. These latter acts of bravery occurred in broad daylight, under full observation of the enemy and within close range. On three previous occasions this officer has behaved in a conspicuously brave manner, and has shown an exceptional example of courage and resource.