Charles Dudley Bowdery

Military Cross (London Gazette 21.12.1916) as Second Lieutenant, 9th Battalion DLI.

"For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led his company in the attack with great gallantry and showed great skill in reorganising his company in the captured trench under very heavy fire. He has previously done fine work."

Bar to Military Cross (London Gazette 18.7.1917) as Acting Captain, 9th Battalion DLI.

"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his company with fearless energy and skill, displaying the utmost coolness under heavy machine gun fire. The objective won, he superintended the consolidation and throughout set a splendid example to his men."