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Fold3_Team · 30/10/2023
More Information: Further gazette dates: 31/05/1918 (C.B.); 29/12/1916 (D.S.O.); 11/05/1917 (D.S.O.Bar); 11/05/1917 (D.S.O.2nd Bar); 19/04/1918 (D.S.O.3rd Bar); 13/06/1916 (MiD); 02/01/1917 (MiD); 07/12/1917 (MiD); 17/05/1918 (MiD); 13/09/1918 (Croix de Guerre). Further gazette pages: 6527 (C.B.); 24 (D.S.O.); 4588 (D.S.O.Bar); 4588 (D.S.O.2nd Bar); 4819 (D.S.O.3rd Bar.); 5917 (MiD); 198 (MiD); 12916 (MiD); 5948 (MiD); 10851 (Croix de Guerre). Gazette issues: 30723 (C.B.); 29886 (D.S.O.); 30064 (D.S.O.Bar); 30064 (D.S.O.2nd Bar); 30643 (D.S.O.3rd Bar); 29623 (MiD); 29890 (MiD); 30421 (MiD); 30691 (MiD); 30900 (Croix de Guerre)
Fold3_Team · 30/10/2023
Gazette Information: GAZETTE ISSUE 30122, VICTORIA CROSS,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30122/supplements/5701. His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned:- Major Frederick William Lumsden, D.S.O., Royal Marine Artillery. For most conspicuous bravery, determination and devotion to duty on 3rd/4th April 1917 at Francilly, France. Six enemy field guns having been captured, it was necessary to leave them in dug-in positions, 300 yards in advance of the position held by our troops. The enemy kept the captured guns under heavy fire. Major Lumsden undertook the duty of bringing the guns into our lines. In order to effect this, he personally led four artillery teams and a party of infantry through the hostile barrage. As one of these teams sustained casualties, he left the remaining teams in a covered position, and, through very heavy rifle fire, machine-gun and shrapnel fire, led the infantry to the guns. By force of example and inspiring energy he succeeded in sending back two teams with guns, going through the barrage with the teams of the third gun. He then returned to the guns to await further teams, and these he succeeded in attaching to two of the three remaining guns, despite rifle fire, which had become intense at short range, and removed the guns to safety. By this time the enemy, in considerable strength, had driven through the infantry covering points, and blown up the breach of the remaining gun. Major Lumsden then returned, drove off the enemy, attached the gun to a team and got it away. COMPANION OF THE BATH,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30723/supplements/6527. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER,.: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29886/supplements/24. GAZETTE ISSUE 29886, DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER, The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following appointment to the Distinguished Service Order in recognition of his services. D.S.O.BAR,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30064/supplements/4588. GAZETTE ISSUE 30064, BAR for D.S.O. His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to award a Bar to the Distinguished Service Order to the Officer. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He made a reconnaissance of the enemy's position, moving over open ground under very heavy fire and bringing back most valuable information. He rendered invaluable services throughout the operations. D.S.O.2nd BAR,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30064/supplements/4588. GAZETTE ISSUE 30064, 2nd BAR for D.S.O. His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to award a 2nd Bar to the Distinguished Service Order to the Officer. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a strong reconnaissance party. He carried out the task allotted to him with conspicuous success, and skilfully withdrew his party at a critical time. His conduct, rapid decision and good judgement saved many casualties. D.S.O.3rd BAR,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30643/supplements/4819. GAZETTE ISSUE 30643, 3rd BAR to D.S.O. His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of a Third Bar to the Distinguished Service Order to the Officer, in recognition of their gallantry and devotion to duty in the Field. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a large raid on the enemy's lines, in which a portion of his brigade formed the left of the attack, his first superintended the assembly in our advanced line, and then advanced to each successive objective, encouraging the men. At the final objective, where, owing to a heavy machine gun and rifle fire and the exhaustion of the troops, there was some slight hesitation, he led the assault on a group of seven “pill-boxes,” and after their capture made a valuable reconnaissance of the enemy's position. He then supervised the withdrawal, forming a covering party, with which he himself withdrew, being the last to leave the enemy's position. Such coolness, determination to succeed, and absolute disregard of danger not only ensured the success of the operation but afforded a magnificent example to all ranks, the value of which can hardly be exaggerated. MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29623/supplements/5917. 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,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29890/supplements/198. MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30421/supplements/12916. GAZETTE ISSUE 30421, MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES, This Officer has been mentioned in despatches for his distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period 26th February 1917 to midnight of 20th/21st September 1917. MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30691/supplements/5948. GAZETTE ISSUE 30691, MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES, My Lord, I have the Honour to submit a list of names of those officers, ladies, non-commissioned officers and men serving, or who have served, under my command during the period September 25th, 1917, to midnight, February 24th/25th,1918, whose distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty I consider deserving of special mention. Your Obedient Servant, Douglas Haig (Commander-in-Chief). CROIX DE GUERRE,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30900/supplements/10851. GAZETTE ISSUE 30900, CROIX DE GUERRE, His Majesty the King of the Belgians has conferred the Decoration of the Croix de Guerre in recognition of services rendered during the war.
Fold3_Team · 30/10/2023
Information: Royal Marine Artillery at Dunkirk 1914. Seconded to Army as Officer Commanding 14th Infantry Brigade. Later Brigadier-General. Error on Roll, the 1914 Star was not issuable by the War Office, only the Victory and British War Medals were issuable by the War Office. Original 1914 Star returned to Mint, March 1934. Duplicate 1914 Star issued to Curator Royal Marine Artillery Museum, Eastney, 24/10/1962, after his VC & DSO group (missing the 1914 Star trio) were donated to the Museum. Son of the late James Foot Lumsden (Indian Civil Service); husband of M E A Lumsden, of Hampton Court Palace, Middlesex.