dent, j. r. c.

Captain, Acting LieutenantColonel, 1st Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers

Military Cross

Distinguished Service Order (Mar. 8, Oct. 4, 1919).

For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership in command of his battalion during operations from October 14-16, 1918, in the Moorseele-Gulleghem-Heule Sector. His skilful leading enabled the battalion to reach its final objective in face of determined resistance and over difficult ground. After making a personal reconnaissance he again led his leading companies, and cleared the ground to the Heule area. He did good work.