All these men received the Military Medal for gallantry in carrying despatches during the Somme actions. On several occasions they performed quite invaluable service in this way.
7671 Piper Alexander Henderson, 1st Cameron Highlanders.
On October 22nd, 1914, Piper Henderson went out to an officer of the battalion who was lying wounded in a very exposed position, and applied first field dressings. He then helped this officer back to our position under heavy machine gun fire and then returned to his duty in the ranks. He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.
Sergt. Johnson, 2nd Cameron Highlanders.
Received the Military Medal for conspicuous gallantry on the night of 11th March, 1917, when on a reconnoitring patrol on the Struma. He killed the enemy's sentry before he had time to warn his group, thus enabling the party to account successfully for five out of seven of the enemy. Also for continuous good work as sergeant in charge of regimental scouts.
As scout sergeant he subsequently still further distinguished himself, and by his initiative and daring in incessant patrol work, materially assisted in gaining complete ascendancy over all the ground between our own and the Bulgar trenches. "His display of daring, initiative and courage has been a splendid example to all the men under him."
56 Pipe Major John Ross, 4th Cameron Highlanders.
Played the battalion to the attack at Festubert on 17th May, 1915, along with the other pipers of the battalion.
17128 Piper J. Scobie, Cameron Highlanders.
Obtained the M.M., D.C.M. for gallantry in action.