The Queens Own Royal West Kent R

The Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment

Captain G W Hindle

Captain Gilbert William HINDLE, Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment.

AWARDS: MC, Bar to MC

London Gazette 23rd November 1916.

The under mentioned 2nd Lieutenants (on probation) are confirmed in their rank: Royal West Kent Regiment. - G. W. Hindle.

London Gazette 20th February 1918.

SPECIAL RESERVE OF OFFICERS. RESERVE UNITS. INFANTRY.

Royal West Kent Regiment. The under mentioned 2nd Lieutenants to be Lieutenants - 1st July 1917. - G W Hindle.

London Gazette 15th March 1918.

The under mentioned to be acting Captains (additional): Royal West Kent Regiment - 2nd Lieutenant G. W. Hindle (Special Reserve)

London Gazette 22nd April 1918.

His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the following Awards to the under mentioned Officers, in recognition of their gallantry and devotion to duty in the Field:

AWARDED THE MILITARY CROSS

Lieutenant (Acting captain) Gilbert William Hindle, Royal West Kent Regiment , Special Reserve.

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When in command of a patrol, after having successfully crossed numerous streams, he was fired upon by a strong party of the enemy and was in great danger of being captured. Although surrounded and with one of his officers wounded, he showed remarkable coolness and determination, and succeeded in bringing back the wounded officer and patrol to our lines. His daring and skill set a fine example to all ranks.

London Gazette 24th October 1918.

Lieutenant (acting Captain) G W Hindle, MC., (Special Reserve), to be temporary Captain. 17 March 1918.

London Gazette 27th November 1918.

Royal West Kent Regiment - 10th Battalion.

Temporary Captain G W Hindle, MC., (Lieutenant 3rd Battalion, Special Reserve), to be temporary Major. 3rd October 1918.

London Gazette 15th February 1919.

His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the following Awards to the under mentioned Officers, and Warrant Officers in recognition of their gallantry and devotion to duty in the Field. The acts of gallantry for which the decorations have been awarded will be announced in the London Gazette as soon as practicable:

AWARDED A BAR TO THE MILITARY CROSS

Lieutenant (Acting Captain) Gilbert William Hindle, MC., 3rd Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment, attached 10th Battalion.

(MC Gazetted 22nd April 1918)

London Gazette 30th July 1919.

With reference to the Awards conferred as announced in the London Gazette, dated 15th February 1919, the following are the statements of services for which the decorations were conferred:

AWARDED A BAR TO THE MILITARY CROSS

Lieutenant (Acting Captain) Gilbert William Hindle, MC., 3rd Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment, attached 10th Battalion.

For conspicuous courage and initiative during the attack near Comines on September 29th 1918. When the left of the battalion had lost direction, he pushed his company into the gap and protected the exposed flanks. He led his men to the final objective with great skill, and when severely wounded directed operations and organised his men to repulse a counter attack before being carried back to be dressed. He behaved splendidly.

(MC Gazetted 22nd April 1918)

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