William John Arris

Awarded the Military Cross (London Gazette 19 November 1917) as Temporary Second Lieutenant, 13th (Service) Battalion DLI.

"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his platoon through a heavy barrage to reinforce the front line during an enemy counter-attack. He repelled the counter-attack and dug new trenches in front of the old line, which had been badly damaged by shell fire. He showed great coolness and courage in exceptionally difficult circumstances."