Roland Boys Bradford

Awarded Victoria Cross (London Gazette 25 November 1916) as Lieutenant Colonel 9th Battalion DLI.

"For most conspicuous bravery and good leadership in attack, whereby he saved the situation on the right flank of his Brigade and of the Division. Lieutenant Colonel Bradford's battalion was in support. A leading battalion having suffered very severe casualties and the Commander wounded, its flank became dangerously exposed at close quarters to the enemy. Raked by machine gun fire, the situation of the battalion was critical. At the request of the wounded Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Bradford asked permission to command the exposed battalion in addition to his own. Permission granted, he at once proceeded to the foremost lines. By his fearless energy under fire of all descriptions, and by skilfull leadership of the two battalions, regardless of all danger, he succeeded in rallying the attack, captured and defended the objective, and so secured the flank".

Awarded Military Cross (London Gazette 18 February 1915 as Lieutenant 2nd Battalion DLI.

"For services rendered in connection with operations in the field".