| Regiment | 5th Wiltshire |
|---|---|
| Location | Egypt, Port Said |
| Entry | A draft of 5 officers and 14 men arrived from base details in Alexandria. The majority of the men had rejoined from hospital, The names of the officers are as follows Capt L.W/ Murphy 3rd D.C.L.I Lt T.H. Chandler 8/Wilts Lt R. Cannon 8/Wilts 2/Lt H.S. Digger 8/Wilts 2/Lt W. Raines 8/Wilts This brings the latest strength of the Battalion (excluding transport details) O 36 O.R 1073 Remarks: Strength of Battalion end of January 1916 Date 11.1.16 Appendix Special order in connection with Evacuation of Cape Helles Evacuation of Cape HELLES The Commander in Chief republished special order of the Day of December 21st 1915. Congratulating the 8th Army Corps (to which the 13th Division was attached for the evacuation) on the "excellence of the arrangements and the soldierly conduct of the troops." The attached is notice copied from Brigade Routine Orders, noting the award of Distinguished Conduct Medal to 9213 Pte W.J. Head, and 9416 Pte Humphries of the 5th Battalion Wiltshire Regt. L/Cpl Scott also received the same award in connection with this incident, escaping with Pte Humphries to bring news of the missing men. L. Throckmorton Lt-Col Comdy 5th Bn. Wiltshire Regt. Remarks: Awards of D.C.M. published in Brigade and Army Orders. Distinguished Conduct Medal The following extracts from List of Awards of D.C.M. issued with Army Orders dated 1st December 1915 are published for the information of all ranks:- His Majesty The King has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal to the undermentioned men for acts of Gallantry and Devotion to Duty whilst serving at the DARDANELLES:- 9213 Pte. W. J. Head.. 5th Battalion Wiltshire Regiment For Conspicuous Bravery and Resource. Pte. Head was one of a party of seven who became separated from their Regiment during the fighting on the 10th August 1915 at CHUNUK BAIR (Dardanelles) and who remained within the enemy's lines for over 15 days. Although wounded three times between 10th and 26th of August he collected food for his wounded comrades from the bodies of the dead, this being the sole and very slender source of supply. He displayed the very finest qualities of endurance and leadership in keeping up the spirits of the survivors in the most trying conditions. 9416 Pte. R. Humphries. 5th Battalion Wiltshire Regiment. For Conspicuous Gallantry between the 10th and 26th August 1915 at CHUNUK BAIR (Dardanelles). Pte. Humphries was one of a party who were lost outside our lines for over a fortnight, at the end of which time, although greatly exhausted and weakened by privation, he with the greatest bravery, made his way in, and brought about the rescue of his comrades. In the course of his return he was constantly exposed to Heavy fire, and only succeeded with the utmost difficulty. He did not hesitate at once to return and act as guide to a relieving party. |
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