Lieutenant-Commander E. L. B. Lockyer, Royal Navy, awarded the D.S.O. Controlled the gun-fire in the most cool and efficient manner, after which he concentrated all his energy on extinguishing the fire.
Chief Gunner Henry Middleton, Royal Navy, awarded the D.S.C. Did extremely well in charge of the ammunition parties, and encouraged his men by his personal behaviour and coolness.
Acting Sub-Lieutenant G. F. Dickens, Royal Naval Reserve, awarded the D.S.C. Saved vital parts of the Standard Compass when the bridge was abandoned, and then assisted in saving the charts.
Midshipman D. N. Colson, Royal Naval Reserve, awarded the D.S.C. Took the fire-hose into the Chart House, and in spite of being burned by falling wood, managed to pass the charts out to Sub-Lieutenant Dickens.
Lieutenant-Commander W. J. O'Neil and Lieutenant P. A. Murchie, of the Royal Naval Reserve, together with Chief-Engineer F. Drummond and 2nd Engineer J. Mcdonald, were all specially mentioned in dispatches.
In addition to the above, twelve men were awarded the D.S.M. for various acts of gallantry.
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DISPATCH OF THE ACTION FOUGHT OFF CORONEL
November 1st, 1914