6. Therefore all concerned can feel that they have performed a National Service on the 8th December, 1914, off the Falkland Islands.
(Signed) F. C. D. Sturdee,
Vice-Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
The Rear-Admiral, Captains, Officers, and all concerned,
South Atlantic and South Pacific Squadron.
GALLANT SERVICES
"KENT" SERGEANT'S BRAVE DEED
Lord Chamberlain's Office,
St. James's Palace, S.W.,
3rd March, 1915.
The King has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following appointment to the Most Honourable Order of the Bath in recognition of the services of the undermentioned Officer mentioned in the foregoing dispatch:—
To be an Additional Member of the Military Division of the Third Class or Companion:
Captain John Luce, Royal Navy.