Virtual
War Memorial
Australia

Son of Robert FERRES of Emerald, Vic.

Distinguished Service Order

'For conspicuous gallantry in taking the eastern side of Peronne on 2nd September, 1918. He had toadvance to the attack along a narrow causeway swept by enemy fire, and, while personally leading his battalion, was early severely wounded by shell fire. Though sufering much pain from his wound, he re-organized the battalion, which had suffered severe casualties, and launched the attack. The clearing of the enemy form the ramparts and outskirts of Peronne was entirely due to his resolute leadership and courage. A large number of prisoners and fifty machine guns were captured during this action.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67
Date: 3 June 1919
 

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led a raiding party against a secotor of the enemy position, and conducted the operation with such skilll and coolness despite the most disadvantageous climatic conditions, that two lines of trenches were crossed, on which a great amount of damage was inflicted, a dozen of the enemy were killed, and two prisoners captured. He successfully withdrew his party, having suffered but two casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165
Date: 24 October 1918
 

Bar to Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the enemy broke through the front line he was occupying four strong posts with his company. Although heavily bombarded, he organized these posts into a continuous trench line, arranged for replenishment of S.A.A., and put up a determined defence, saving the situation. On another occasion he led a patrol under particularly gallant circumstances, and gained important information.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185
Date: 27 November 1918