Robert Stoddart

Awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette 10.1.1920) as 24559 Sergeant, 19th Battalion DLI.

"For consistent gallantry and devotion to duty from 28th September to 2nd October 1918, during the attack from Zillebeke Lake. He commanded a platoon throughout the whole operation in a most able manner. Also, he alone rushed a machine gun post, killing three of the crew and capturing the remainder and the gun. Subsequently, he helped to get in wounded under exceptionally heavy artillery."

Awarded Bar to Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette 2.2.1919) as 24559 Sergeant, 19th Battalion DLI.

"For most conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations east of Moorseele on the 14th October 1918. He alone charged two machine guns which were firing at him point blank, bayoneting two of their crew and taking the remainder prisoner. Later he again rushed a machine gun post which was menacing our left flank. In the attack on the 15th October 1918, he took a party of sixteen men to raid two farms which were giving a considerable amount of trouble. He accomplished his task, and, although severely wounded, established posts in the positions he had taken."