John Robert Armstrong

Awarded the Military Cross (London Gazette 11 January 1919) as a Lieutenant, 9th Battalion DLI.

"In the face of the fire of a field battery firing over open sights and heavy machine-gun fire he led his platoon forward in a very gallant fashion, and engaging the batteries with Lewis Gun and rifle he captured his objective and held it. He set a fine example to his men, whom he led well with a skill which prevented many casualties."

Awarded Bar to the Military Cross (London Gazette 15 February 1919) as Lieutenant, 9th Battalion DLI.

"For conspicuous gallant conduct and good leadership during operation at Havrincourt September 12th to 15th, 1918. During the attack on the 12th he successfully led his platoon to its objective, in the face of very powerful shell and machine-gun fire and lost more than sixty per cent of his command in reaching his objective. With his flanks exposed, he beat off a heavy counter-attack, inflicting considerable casualties on the enemy. Throughout he did excellent work."