His Majesty The King has been graciously pleased to approve of the appointment of the undermentioned Officer to be Companion of the Distinguished Service Order in recognition of his gallantry and devotion to duty in the field.

Temp Capt. Roland Ivor Gough, R.War R

For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led his men with great dash under heavy machine-gun and rifle fire, and, though his company suffered severely, he reached the enemy's trenches, where he was dangerously wounded. Nevertheless he continued to direct his men until exhausted.

Jeremy Elsworth