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was noticed also that the morale of the enemy was greatly shaken through our troops galloping over his positions thereby causing his riflemen and machine gunners to lose all control of fire discipline. When the troops came within short range of the trenches the enemy seemed to direct almost all his fire at the horses.
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For the gallant and capable manner in which as
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In the face of a very heavy fire this officer led his regiment on 27 Sept. across the JORDAN below JISR BENAT YAKUB over a very difficult crossing and thus outflanked the enemy and compelled his to withdraw from the position. On 30 Sept. this officer was in command of the 4th and 12th A.L.H.
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Regiments which formed the advanced guard of the
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recommendation for promotion noted that "he was always quite cool and collected, and this had a very good effect upon his men". He assumed full command of "A" Squadron on 1 February 1916.
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Companions of the Order of St Michael and St George
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