George Grogan - DSO Citations

DSO Citations

In 1917, during the Battle of Passchendaele:

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of his battalion. He visited the captured trenches during the action and gave instructions regarding dispositions and consolidation. He kept the brigade informed of the situation and his reports were of great value. The spirit of his battalion owes much to his personal courage and cheerfulness.

On 27 March 1918, defending at Rosières during the Operation Michael German offensive:

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion during a long period of active operations. On one occasion, when in command of the left division, it was mainly due to his personal efforts that the line was maintained and extended when troops of the left were withdrawn. Whenever the position became critical he went forward himself to restore the situation, and his splendid example of courage and endurance greatly inspired all ranks.

He was A.D.C. to the King from 1920 to 1926, and a member of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms in 1933-45.