Gazette Information: GAZETTE ISSUE 29802, VICTORIA CROSS,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29802/supplements/10393. His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to award the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned:- Brevet Major William La Touche Congreve, D.S.O., M.C., late Rifle Brigade. For most conspicuous bravery during a period of fourteen days preceding his death in action. Between 6th and 20th July 1916 at Longueval, France this officer constantly performed acts of gallantry and showed the greatest devotion to duty, and by his personal example inspired all those around him with confidence at critical periods of the operations. During preliminary preparations for the attack he carried out personal reconnaissances of the enemy lines, taking out parties of officers and non-commissioned officers for over 1,000 yards in front of our line, in order to acquaint them with the ground. Al these preparations were made under fire. Later, by night, Major Congreve conducted a battalion to its position of employment, afterwards returning to it to ascertain the situation after assault. He established himself in an exposed forward position from whence he successfully. Observed the enemy, and gave orders necessary to drive them from their position. Two days later, when Brigade Headquarters was heavily shelled and many casualties resulted, he went out and assisted the medical officer to remove the wounded to places of safety, although he was himself suffering severely from gas and other shell effects. He again on a subsequent occasion showed supreme courage in tending wounded under heavy shell fire. He finally returned to the front line to ascertain the situation after an unsuccessful attack, and whilst in the act of writing his report, was shot and killed instantly. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29584/supplements/4927. GAZETTE ISSUE 29584, DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER, His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve of the appointment to be Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the field. For conspicuous gallantry. He consolidated a newly-won position under very difficult conditions at a critical moment and by personal courage brought about the surrender of a considerable body of enemy officers and men. MILITARY CROSS,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29438/supplements/577. GAZETTE ISSUE 29438, MILITARY CROSS, His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve of the undermentioned Honours and Rewards for distinguished service in the Field, with effect from 1st January, 1916, inclusive:- Awarded the Military Cross. LÉGION D'HONNEUR,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29486/supplements/2067. GAZETTE ISSUE 29486, LÉGION D'HONNEUR - CROIX DE CHEVALIER, The President of the French Republic has bestowed the decoration of the Légion d'Honneur - Croix de Chevalier, with the approval of His Majesty the King, on this Officer, in recognition of his distinguished service during the campaign.
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Gazette Information: GAZETTE ISSUE 29802, VICTORIA CROSS,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29802/supplements/10393. His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to award the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned:- Brevet Major William La Touche Congreve, D.S.O., M.C., late Rifle Brigade. For most conspicuous bravery during a period of fourteen days preceding his death in action. Between 6th and 20th July 1916 at Longueval, France this officer constantly performed acts of gallantry and showed the greatest devotion to duty, and by his personal example inspired all those around him with confidence at critical periods of the operations. During preliminary preparations for the attack he carried out personal reconnaissances of the enemy lines, taking out parties of officers and non-commissioned officers for over 1,000 yards in front of our line, in order to acquaint them with the ground. Al these preparations were made under fire. Later, by night, Major Congreve conducted a battalion to its position of employment, afterwards returning to it to ascertain the situation after assault. He established himself in an exposed forward position from whence he successfully. Observed the enemy, and gave orders necessary to drive them from their position. Two days later, when Brigade Headquarters was heavily shelled and many casualties resulted, he went out and assisted the medical officer to remove the wounded to places of safety, although he was himself suffering severely from gas and other shell effects. He again on a subsequent occasion showed supreme courage in tending wounded under heavy shell fire. He finally returned to the front line to ascertain the situation after an unsuccessful attack, and whilst in the act of writing his report, was shot and killed instantly. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29584/supplements/4927. GAZETTE ISSUE 29584, DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER, His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve of the appointment to be Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the field. For conspicuous gallantry. He consolidated a newly-won position under very difficult conditions at a critical moment and by personal courage brought about the surrender of a considerable body of enemy officers and men. MILITARY CROSS,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29438/supplements/577. GAZETTE ISSUE 29438, MILITARY CROSS, His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve of the undermentioned Honours and Rewards for distinguished service in the Field, with effect from 1st January, 1916, inclusive:- Awarded the Military Cross. LÉGION D'HONNEUR,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29486/supplements/2067. GAZETTE ISSUE 29486, LÉGION D'HONNEUR - CROIX DE CHEVALIER, The President of the French Republic has bestowed the decoration of the Légion d'Honneur - Croix de Chevalier, with the approval of His Majesty the King, on this Officer, in recognition of his distinguished service during the campaign.