Maggie
Title for image: Captain Hills MC
Describe the image: Citation for medal: 'Operations Messines 7th to 12th June and operations opposite Warneton 14th to 19th June 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. As Quartermaster to his Battalion this officer has displayed the greatest gallantry and devotion to duty in personally taking forward rations and supplies up to the front line, he himself superintending their distribution under heavy shellfire. His energy and initiative have at all times invoked the highest praise and it has been mainly due to his efforts that the fighting men in the front line have never run short of food or water. He is deserving of special distinction.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 1 January 1918
Where did your information come from?: Family picture of the medal and citation from London Gazette
File created: 20 March 2018