[From IoM Examiner Annual 1919]

Decorated and Mentioned in Despatches.

ATKIN, :Major C. P., Royal Field Artillery; mentioned in despatches, and awarded Military Cross; killed, Nov. 23, 1917. — 4 Hope Street, Castletown.
BARLOW, Nurse Eunice. V.A.D.; mentioned for special services. — Brookfield, Ramsey.
BRIDSON, Bombardier W., Royal Field Artillery; awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal. — 57 Derby Sq., Douglas.
BROADBENT, Nurse May G., V.A.D.; awarded Royal Red Cross; sister of Corporal Walter Broadbent, Private Charles Broadbent, and Private George Broadbent (all three killed). — " Eskdale," Groudle.
CAIN, Lieut. R. Claude, Royal Air Force; warded Distinguished Flying Cross award, Sulby.
CAINE, Seaman Stanley A., Royal Naval Reserve; mentioned in despatches. — Formerly of Circular Road, Peel.
CAINE, Hall; appointed Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (K.B.E.), for services rendered in connection with the war; June, 1918. — Greeba Castle.
CALEY, Private F., King's Own Loyal Lancaster Regiment; awarded Military Medal. — Railway Hotel, Ballaugh.
CALLISTER, Sergt. Bertie, King's Shropshire Light Infantry; awarded Military Medal. — Springfield Terrace, Foxdale.
CALLISTER, Sergt.-Major Robert Joseph, Royal Field Artillery; mentioned in despatches; posthumously awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal and the Military Medal; killed on April 29th, 1.918. — 9 Kingswood Grove, Douglas.
CALLOW, Quartermaster-Sergt Fred South African Infantry (Witwatersrand Regiment); awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal for services in South African campaign. — " Arrandale," York Road, Douglas.
CALLOW, Lieut. G. E. C., Royal E users; mentioned m despatches from Palestine, June, 1918. — Son of Mr. H. B. C. Callow, Douglas.
CANNAN, Engineer Lieut.-Commander W., R.N.; awarded Chevalier of Legion of Honour. — Son of Mr. J. Cannon, J.P., of Michael.
CANNELL, Private James, Australians; awarded Military Medal. — Son of Mr James Cannell, of Melbourne; nephew of Capt John Cannell and Capt Wm Cannell, of Douglas.
CHADWICK, Lieutenant Frank D, Tank Corps; awarded Military Cross. — Grandson of Mrs. Lace, " The Craigs," Port St. Mary.
CHRISTIAN, Sergt. Francis, Australian Forces; mentioned in despatches. — Son of Mr. W. Christian, of Bendigo, Victoria (formerly of the Isle of Man).
CLAGUE, Nurse Emily J., V.A.D.; mentioned in despatches. — Seamount, Ramsay.
CLAGUE, Staff Sergt. William A., A.O.C mentioned in Salonica despatch, Nov 1917. — 14 Osborne Grove, Douglas.
CLARKE, Capt Grosvenor, North Staffordshire Regiment; awarded Military Cross: — North View Cottage, Port Erin
CLARKE, Lieut. Firstbrook, North Sta:ffordshire Regiment; awarded Military Cross; brother of above. — North View Cottage, Port Erin.
CLUCAS, Sergeant H., Australian Forces awarded Military Medal and the Distinguished Service Medal. — Son of Mr Stephan Clucas, of Peel.
CLUCAS, Private Stephen, Australians; awarded Military Medal. — Brother of above.
CLUCAS, Lieut. W. Stevenson, R.N.V.R.; mentioned in despatches. — Brother of Mr. G. Fred Clucas, formerly M.H.K. for Middle Sheading.
COFFEY Sergt. Bemie, King's Liverpool Regiment; awarded Military Medal. — Formerly of Ramsey.
COLLARD, Nurse Mabel, V.A.D.; mentioned for special services. — Daughter of Colonel Alfred S. Collard, R.A.M.C.,"Rheaby," Ramsey.
COMAISH, Sergt. W. A., South African Forces; mentioned in despatches concerning campaign in East Africa (Aug., 1918). — Son of Mr. A. Camaish, Malew Street, Castletown.
COLLISTER, Private T. E., Canadian Railway Corps; awarded Military Medal — Bredda East, Port Erin.
CONIBEAR, Company Sergt-Major J.C. mentioned for special services. — Brother of Mr. P. Conibear, Market Hill Douglas.
COOKE, Lieut. Douglas E., Durham Light Infantry awarded Military Cross; — Son of the Rev. W. Cooke, formerly of Peel.
CORKILL, Private J. Allan, R.A.M.i mentioned in despatches, January, 19 Waterloo Road, Ramsey.
CORKILL, Sergt. Norman L. ; awarded the Military Medal. — Formerly of the Cronk, Andreas.
CORKISH, Seaman Bertie, R.N.R. ; avarded Croix de Guerre. — Market Lane Ramsey.
CORKISH, Sergt. Ernest, Royal Garrison Artillery; awarded Military Medal and the Croix de Guerre. — Son of Police Inspector Corkish, of Castletown.
CORKISH, Gunner Sidney, Royal Field Artillery; awarded Military Medal. — Bride.
CORLETT, Sergt. William, Scots Guard awarded Military Medal. — Nephew of Mrs. J. Allen, Earl Terrace, Douglas.
CORLETT, Sergt. E. Liverpool Scottish awarded Military Medal and Croix de Guerre; killed on April 30th, 1918. — The Quay, Ramsey.
CORLETT, Sergt. J. J., Canadian Forces mentioned in despatches for special services. — Ballacowle, Agneash, Lonan.
CORLETT, Corporal T. H., RoyaI Engineers, awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal. — Formerly of Sandy Nook,
COWELL, Lance-Corporal T., King's Liverpool Regiment; awarded Meritorious Service Medal. — 15 Edward Lane, Douglas.
COWLEY, Lieut. Thomas, Australian Machine Gun Corps; awarded Military Cross, April 25th, 1918. — Nephew of Mrs. W. Gavene Eastfield, Douglas.
COWIN, Private R. H., King's Liverpool Regiment; awarded Military Medal. — Formerly of Douglas
CREBBIN, Private H. J., Welsh Guards; awarded Military Medal; killed, Sept. 17th, 1918. — Ballafesson, Pork Erin.
CRELLIN, Lieut. — Col. William Anderson Watson, D.S.O., Sherwood Foresters; awarded Bar to D.S.O. (July 27, 1918) ; died of wounds in France on October 18th, 1918. — son of the late Mr. J. C. Crellin, J.P., C.P., of Ballachurry, Andreas; and son-in-law of the High-Bailiff of Ramsey and Mrs. F. M. LaMothe.
CRELLIN, Capt. Douglas, R.A.M.C.; awarded Military Cross. — Son of the late Mr J. Crellin, Victoria Street, Douglas.
CRELLIN, Private Smelt, London Regiment, mentioned in Battalion Orders for particularly good service and consistent devotion on duty; killed on March 22nd, 1918. — Stanley Rd., Peel.
CUBBON, Major John F., M.C., Royal Engineers; awarded Distinguished Service Order (duly, 1918). — The Crossing, Four Roads, Port St. Mary.
CUBBON, Private Colin, South African Infantry; mentioned in Despatches concerning the campaign in East Africa (August, 1918). — Son of Mr. J. W. Cubbon, Glendhoo, Onchan.
CULLERNE, Lieut. Hilton, King's Liverpool Regiment; mentioned in Divisional Records for gallant conduct. — Nephew of Mr. Harry Wood, Osborne Terrace, Douglas.
ESLICK, Farrier-Sergt., R.F.A.; awarded Military Medal. — Chester St., Douglas.
FARGHER, Sergt. J. M., A.S.C.; mentioned in despatches. — 37 Palatine-road, Douglas.
FARGHER, Lance-Corporal John Preson, Manchester Regiment.; awarded Military Medal. — Only son of the late Mr. J. P. Fargher, of Sulby.
FARAGHER, Lieut. Lawrence, R.N.V.R.; awarded Bronze Medal for saving life at sea. — Approach Road, Ramsey.
FERGUSON, E. R. A. John, R.N.; awarded Distinguished Service Medal for gallantry in Zeebrugge operations. — Douglas.
FOX, Capt. Harold, London Regiment; awarded Military Cross. — The Green, Castletown.
GALE, Private Richard J., Royal Scots; awarded Military Medal. — Linguague, Rushen.
GELLING, .Lance-Corporal J. S., Royal Engineers awarded Military Medal. — 6 Belgravia Road, Onchan.
GELLING, Private W. H., Border Regiment; awarded Military Medal. — Formerly of Willow Terrace, Douglas. ,
GODDIER, Lieut. Arthur, Manchester's; awarded Military Cross. — 2 Sunnyside Terrace, Onchan.
GROVES, Lieut.-Colonel (Temp. Brigadier-General) Robert M., D.S.O., Royal Air Force; appointed Commander of the Order of the Bath in recognition of distinguished services rendered during the war. — Son of Mrs. Grimble Groves, Port Lewaigue, Ramsey.
HALL Lieut. William John Holland, R.N.R.; awarded Distinguished Service Cross. — Formerly of the Commercial Hotel Laxey.
HAMPTON, Corporal Richard, Hampshire Regiment awarded Military Medal. — 8 Sydney Street, Douglas.
HARDINGE, Driver W., Royal Field Artillery; awarded Military Medal. — Hope Cottage, Hope Terrace, Douglas.
HARRISON, Private Walter, Coldstream Guards; awarded Military Medal. — Royal Mount, Onchan. `
HARTLEY, Lance-Corporal Frank, R.E.; awarded Military Medal; killed, ã[ay, 1918. — Son of Mr James Hartley, of Preston (formerly editor of The Manxman ).
HINSTRIDGE, Sergt. T., King's Royal Rifles awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal 16 North Quay, Douglas.
HOLLIS, Cpl. John, Mechanical Transport (A.S.C.) ; awarded Military Medal. — York Road, Douglas.
JOUGHIN, John C., Assistant to the Director of Warship Production; appointed an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, far services rendered in connection with the war. — Son of Mr. W. Joughin, ex-Mayor of Douglas.
JOUGHIN, Rifleman Joseph, King's Liverpool Rifles awarded Military Medal for gallantly at the Battle of the Somme. — Nephew of Mr. W. Joughin, Falcon Street, Douglas.
KAAS, Sister R. A., V.A.D. mentioned in despatches. — Belgravia-rd., Onchan.
KEGGIN, Second-Hand W. R.N.R.; mentioned in despatches — Lime Street, Port St. Mary:
KEIG, Private Arthur C., South Wales Borderers; awarded Military Medal; — Hillberry, Onchan.
KELLY, Henry Titus, Chief Engineer R.M.S. Tynwald appointed a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, for services rendered in connection with the war (November 5th, 1918 ). — 8 Kensington Road, Douglas.
KELLY, Corporal Ernest K., A.S.C.; mentioned in Salonica despatch, June, 1918. — Son of Police-Sergt. R. J. Kelly, 17 Albert Street, Douglas.
KELLY, Sergt. R., King's Liverpool Regiment awarded Military Medal. — Mount Havelock, Douglas.
KELLY, Lieut. Wilfred E., R.N.V.R.; mentioned in Zeebrugge despatch. — Son of Capt. J. Kelly, formerly of Douglas.
KENNAUGH, Private William, Canadian Forces; awarded the Military Medal. — Chester street, Douglas.
KENWORTHY, Colour-Sergt. A., King's Royal Rifle Corps awarded Meritorious Service Medal. — Formerly of Christian Road, Douglas.
KERMODE, Private James, Australian Forces; awarded Military Medal and the Distinguished Conduct Medal. — Son of the late Mr. Arthur Kermode; and nephew of Mr. T. C. Kermode, of Peel.
KERMODE, Sergt. Thomas, Australian Forces; awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal. — Brother of above.
KERUISH, Seaman John, R.N.R.; awarded medal for gallantry in attempting to rescue drowning comrade. — Cornea Maughold.
KINLEY, Lance-Corporal J. A., R.A.M.C.; mentioned in Selonica despatch, June 1918. 26 Christian Road, Douglas.
KINRED, Corporal Herbert C., Australian Forces; awarded Military Medal. — Son of Mr. Fred Kinred, of Tumut, New South Wales; nephew of Mrs. Kinred Derby Square, Douglas.
KITTO, Lieut. A. E., Royal Engineers; mentioned in Sir Edmund Allenby despatch, January, 1918. — Son of Capt. W. H. Kitto, H.K.
KNEALE, Company Sergt.-Major J. L. ; awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal. — St. George's Street, Douglas.
KNEALE, Lance-Sergt. J. L., Lancashire Fusiliers; awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal. — Formerly of Douglas.
LACE, Capt. Richard Douglas, Black Watch; mentioned in despatches. — The School House, Santon.
LAHMERS, Rifleman G., Rifle Brigade; awarded Military Medal. — Formerly of Castle Mona Avenue, Douglas.
LANKESTER, Sergt. B. Douglas, Royal Engineers; awarded Meritorious Service Medal. — Tromode, near. Douglas.
MADDRELL, Sergt. George, King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment; awarded the Military Medal. — Formerly of the Isle of Man.
MADDRELL, Pte. Thomas, Border Regiment awarded Croix de Guerre: — Brother of Sergt. G. Maddrell, mentioned above.
MADDRELL, Captain John, Mercantile Marine; specially commended for brilliant work against enemy submarine. — Son of the late Mr. James Maddrell, The Howe, Port St. Mary.
MADOC, Lieut. — Colonel H. W., Special List; mentioned for special services rendered in connection with the war. — Chief Constable of the Isle of Man.
MARTIN, Sergt. Ernest. Royal Field Artillery; awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal. — 4 Peel Road, Douglas.
McKISSACK, Private J. Ross, Score Gds,; awarded Military Medal; killed on September 27th, 1918. — Bank Hill, Douglas.
McKNIGHT, Pte. Albert, Dragoon Guards awarded Military Medal. — Brother of Mrs. Claque, Sulby Farm, Onchan.
McLEAN, Sergt. W., Border Regiment; mentioned in despatches. — 17 Falcon Street, Douglas.
McLEAVY, Sergt. James, Royal Defence Corps; awarded the Royal Humane Society's Certificate, for gallantry in attempting to save the life of a visitor who was in difficulties in the sea at Douglas. — Formerly of Ramsey.
MOESCH, Sergt. C. E., A.S.C. mentioned in despatches. — Formerly of Lancaster Road, Douglas.
MOORE, Private Henry, R.A.M.C.; awarded Military Medal (October, 1918). — "Strathmoar," The Cronk, Port St. Mary.
MOORE, Lance-Corporal George Douglas, Australian Field Ambulance; awarded Military Medal. — Nephew of Mrs. W. J. Corlett, Shalghagie, Michael.
MOORE, Matron Kate Mildred, British Red Cross Society Headquarters, London; awarded the Royal Red Cross. — Daughter of the late Mr. W. F. Moore, Cronkbourne.
NELSON, Capt. John B., Indian Army; awarded Military Cross for brilliant work in Palestine killed on 22nd September, 1918. — Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Nelson, St Olave's, Ramsey.
NELSON, Sergeant Berkeley, Canadian Forces ; awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. — Son of Mr. C. B. Nelson, Ramsey; Brother of above.
O'NIONS, Company Sergt.-Major Arthur, South Lancashire Regiment; awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal; killed on 31st May, 1918. — 1 Sydney Street, Douglas.
PASS, Private John, Canadian Forces awarded Military Medal. — Formerly of Ramsey.
PRESCOTT, Lieutenant-Colonel A. Ernest; awarded Distinguished Service Order and the Legion of Honour (Croix de Chevalier). — Formerly Borough Surveyor of Douglas; brother-in-law of Major H. Cowle, of Douglas.
QUAYLE, Skipper H., R.N.R.; mentioned in despatches for service against submarines. — Formerly of Shore Road, Peel.
QUIGGIN, Corporal John, Royal Engineers; awarded Military Medal. — Formerly of James Street, Douglas brother of Private William Quiggin, died of wounds.
QUINE, Corporal John T., Manchester Regt.; awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal. — Rectory Cottage, Andreas.
QUINE, Capt. Sylvester L., Royal Flying Corps; awarded the Military Cross. — Son of the Rev. Canon Quine, Vicar of Lonan.
QUINE, Corporal Martin; awarded the Military Medal; died of wounds on September 28th, 1918. — Son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Quine, Glen Road, Laxey.
QUIRK, Conductor F. Q., A.O.C.; mentioned in Sir Archibald Money's despatches, January, 1918. — Victoria Terrace, St. Johns.
QUIRK, Nurse L. E., Staff Nurse, First General Hospital, Liverpool; awarded the Royal Red Cross. — West View, Peel.
QUIRK, Skipper T. H., R.N.R.; mentioned in despatches for service against submarines. — Church Street, Peel.
RADCLIFFE, Private David, New Zealand Rifles; awarded Military Medal. — Formerly of Peel.
ROBERTS, Lance-Corporal George, Australian Forces; awarded the Military Medal; killed on August 9th, 1918. — Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Roberts, Athol Street, Port St. Mary.
ROBINSON, Private W. C.; awarded the Military Medal — 25 Big Well Street, Douglas.
ROME, Private J. T., King's Liverpool Regiment awarded Military Medal. — Minorca, Laxey.
SARGEAUNT, Bertram Edward; appointed an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.), gor services rendered in connection with the war; January, 1918. — Government Secretary of the Isle of Man.
SHIMMIN, Lieutenant Donald, Egyptian Labour Corps; awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal while a driver in the R.F.A., subsequently promoted Lieut.; mentioned in despatch, January, 1918. — Son of the late Mr. Jonathan Shimmin, formerly of Castletown.
SHIMMIN, Sergeant Hubert, Royal Engineers; awarded the Meritorious Service Medal and the Military Medal. — Rose Mount, Douglas.
SKILLICORN, Corporal J. H., Coldstream Guards awarded the Military Medal. — " Millmount," Laxey.
SKILLICORN, Lieut. Joseph H., Egyptian Corps; mentioned m despatches January. 1918. — Formerly of Onchan.
SOMERSET, Capt. the Hon. Nigel Fitz-roy,. Gloucester Regiment and M.G.G.; awarded the Military Cross. — Son of His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor and Lady Raglan.
STUBBINS, Sergt. F., Mechanical Transport (A.S.C.); awarded the Chevalier Order of Leopold II, and Croix de Guerre. — Stafford House, Queen's Promenade, Douglas.
TAGGART, Lieut. Wm. Q., King's Liverpool Regiment; awarded the Military Cross. — Arbory Street, Castletown.
TURNBULL, Private T. A: awarded the Military Medal Croit-e-Caley, Colby.
UNWIN, Signaller H. B., Canadian Artillery; awarded Military Medal. — Formerly of Metropole Mansions, Douglas
WALKER, Lieut. Leslie F.; awarded the Military Cross. — Grandson of Mr. and Mrs. W. Walker, " Heather Brae," Port St. Mary.
WATSON, Sergt. Stanley Monmonth Engineers; awarded Military Medal. — Drinkwater Street, Douglas.
WATTERSON, Company Sergt.-Major T. King's Liverpool Regiment; awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. — Formerly of Croit-e-Caley, Colby.
WILKINSON, Sister Louisa A., Queen Alexandra Imperial Military Nursing Service awarded Military Medal for distinguished service in the field' (July 30th, 1918). — Fourth daughter of the late Rev. J. S. Wilkinson, Vicar of Maughold.
WILLIAMSON, Staff-Sergt. Harold F., A.O.C.; mentioned in Selenisa despatch, November, 1917. — Athol Park, Port Erin.
WOOD, Lieut. — Colonel James, R.A.M.C; awarded Distinguished Service Order. — Greeba Towers, Marown.
WOOD, Lieut. J. B. G., Canadian Forces; awarded Military Cross. — son of the late Dr. J. W. Wood, of Ramsey; and nephew of Miss M. L. Wood, Douglas.
WOODWARD, Capt. the Rev. H. H., Chaplain to the Forces awarded the Military Cross. — Royal Avenue, Onchan.
YEOWARD, Sergt. Eric: Royal Field Artillery; awarded Military Medal on August 19th, 1918. — Son of Mrs. Banks, of Ramsey.


 

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