George Frederick Rowe

Awarded Military Cross (London Gazette 16.9.1918) as Lieutenant (Acting Captain) 1st/5th Battalion DLI

"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer held an isolated position with his company under heavy bombardment, but, keeping his own men well in hand, he held on until the line he was covering was withdrawn to a position in rear. Later in the day, when the enemy had broken through on the right flank, although almost surrounded, he kept them off till the companies on the left withdrew. Thanks to his determination, an untenable position was held for some hours, saving a critical situation."