Gazette Information: GAZETTE ISSUE 30122, VICTORIA CROSS,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/30122/supplement/5703. His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned:- Second Lieutenant Alfred Oliver Pollard, M.C., 1st Battalion, Honourable Artillery Company. For most conspicuous bravery and determination. On 29th April 1917 at Gavrelle, France, the troops of various units on the left of this Officer's battalion had become disorganised owing to the heavy casualties from shell fire; and a subsequent determined enemy attack with very strong forces caused further confusion and retirement, closely pressed by hostile forces. Second Lieutenant Pollard at once realised the seriousness of the situation, and dashed up to stop the retirement. With only four men he started a counter-attack with bombs, and pressed it home till he had broken the enemy attack, regained all that had been lost and much ground in addition. The enemy retired in disorder, sustaining many casualties. By his force of will, dash and splendid example, coupled with an utter contempt of danger, this Officer, who has already won the D.C.M. and M.C., infused courage into every man who saw him. MILITARY CROSS,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/30001/supplement/2985. GAZETTE ISSUE 30001, MILITARY CROSS - His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to confer the Military Cross on the undermentioned Officers and Warrant Officers, in recognition of their gallantry and devotion to duty in the Field. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led a patrol and carried out a dangerous reconnaissance. Later, he assumed command of a company and repulsed two strong enemy counter attacks. MILITARY CROSS BAR,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/30135/supplement/5983. GAZETTE ISSUE 30135 BAR TO MILITARY CROSS, His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to award a Bar to the Military Cross in recognition for services rendered. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He carried out a dangerous reconnaissance of the enemy's front line under very heavy fire, and obtained most valuable information. He set a splendid example of courage and determination. Military Cross Gazetted 26th March 1917.
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Gazette Information: GAZETTE ISSUE 30122, VICTORIA CROSS,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/30122/supplement/5703. His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned:- Second Lieutenant Alfred Oliver Pollard, M.C., 1st Battalion, Honourable Artillery Company. For most conspicuous bravery and determination. On 29th April 1917 at Gavrelle, France, the troops of various units on the left of this Officer's battalion had become disorganised owing to the heavy casualties from shell fire; and a subsequent determined enemy attack with very strong forces caused further confusion and retirement, closely pressed by hostile forces. Second Lieutenant Pollard at once realised the seriousness of the situation, and dashed up to stop the retirement. With only four men he started a counter-attack with bombs, and pressed it home till he had broken the enemy attack, regained all that had been lost and much ground in addition. The enemy retired in disorder, sustaining many casualties. By his force of will, dash and splendid example, coupled with an utter contempt of danger, this Officer, who has already won the D.C.M. and M.C., infused courage into every man who saw him. MILITARY CROSS,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/30001/supplement/2985. GAZETTE ISSUE 30001, MILITARY CROSS - His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to confer the Military Cross on the undermentioned Officers and Warrant Officers, in recognition of their gallantry and devotion to duty in the Field. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led a patrol and carried out a dangerous reconnaissance. Later, he assumed command of a company and repulsed two strong enemy counter attacks. MILITARY CROSS BAR,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/30135/supplement/5983. GAZETTE ISSUE 30135 BAR TO MILITARY CROSS, His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to award a Bar to the Military Cross in recognition for services rendered. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He carried out a dangerous reconnaissance of the enemy's front line under very heavy fire, and obtained most valuable information. He set a splendid example of courage and determination. Military Cross Gazetted 26th March 1917.