SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 11 MARCH, 1916.

ment,-Lance-Corporal Lindsay, with great bravery, continued at his post, and although urged to leave at dusk, insisted on waiting the arrival or reinforcements. When he did leave, he assisted in carrying a wounded man to the dressing station.

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1100 Corporal S. W. Lingard, 1/lst South Midland Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, T.F. For conspicuous gallantry and excellent forward work as a telephonist and in patrolling wires, frequently under heavy fire.

12663 Serjeant T. Lockley, 1st/5th (Earl of Chester's) Battalion, Cheshire Regiment, T.F. For conspicuous gallantry; he took his machine gun out in the open twenty-five yards to the right of the gun emplacement and opened fire on gaps cut in the enemy's wire. Being fired on by the enemy's artillery, he shifted his position, but was again fired on, six shells dropping close to him. . He then withdrew. 30416 Acting Bombardier W. Lockton, 26th Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. For conspicuous gallantry. When the Battery Headquarters was being shelled he remained in the house at the telephone until ordered to leave by an officer. Before doing so he made all the connections to enable the instrument to be kept in work, and thus communication to be maintained. Shortly after he left a shell removed most of the roof of the house. 48636 Acting Serjeant A. C. Long, 95th Field Company, Royal Engineers. For conspicuous gallantry and good leading when under heavy fire. 9026 Serjeant H. Long, 2nd Battalion, Border Regiment. For conspicuous gallantry and ability. When his officer had been killed he led his platoon with great coolness in the attack on the enemy trench, and later in a second attack. 146 Serjeant W. Long, 5th (West Riding) Battery, Royal Field Artillery, T.F. For consistent and skilful work in the performance of his duties throughout the campaign. 12780 Sapper E. J. Longcroft, 1st Provisional Company, Royal Engineers (formerly llth Field Company). For conspicuous gallantry when in charge of a R.E. store. He was subjected to very severe shell fire, and the men who were sent to assist him were killed, but he stuck to his post with great pluck and did useful work till he was finally severely wounded.

6608 Lance-Corporal (Acting Lance-Serjeant) J. Litster, 2nd Battalion, Scots Guards. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a stretcher-bearer. On one occasion he worked continuously under a heavy fire when the enemy were only 60 yards away.

2853 Lance-Corporal P. C. Litten, 20th (County of London) Battalion, The London Regiment (Blackheath and Woolwich), T.F. For conspicuous gallantry. Lance-Corporal Litten showed great courage and resource in organising the supply of bombs and assisting his officer when the enemy made a counter-attack.

1065 Serjeant T. Little, 5th Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment, T.F. For conspicuous gallantry; on many occasions he fearlessly exposed himself to heavy shell fire to go to the aid of wounded men. T/3008 Driver F. Liversedge, No. 2 Company, 49th West Riding Divisional Train, Army Service Corps, T.F. For gallant conduct and devotion. Driver Liversedge was in charge of a pair of horses and a wagon which was being unloaded when the place was suddenly heavily shelled. Whilst others sought shelter in dug-outs he remained at his horses' heads and with difficulty prevented their bolting. M2/022303 Serjeant J. F. Lloyd, Army Service Corps. For conspicuous gallantry when, night after night, he traversed roads swept with high explosives and shrapnel fire, inspiring his drivers by his bravery and example, and getting his vehicles over almost impassable roads.

9669 Private A. Lockie, 1st Battalion, The Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment). For conspicuous gallantry. As company guides and messengers Privates Cbrbett and Lockie proved themselves exceptionally cool and brave under fire. They were frequently on hazardous patrol work and carrying messages under heavy fire.

4910 Serjeant A.. J. H. Lord, 6th Dragoon Guards. For conspicuous gallantry. His regiment being in the reserve trenches, Serjeant Lord went twice to the front line trenches under heavy shell and rifle fire, exhibiting great courage and coolness, and being wounded whilst in performance of his duties.

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7101 Private G. E. Lord, 1st Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. For conspicuous bravery and devotion; he attended the wounded of various regi-