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World War 1 One ww1 wwII greatwar great 1914 1918 first battalion regiment
Capt. Harris Rendell Oke MC and Bar, MID.
British Army 11th Btn. Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment)
from:St. John's, NL
T./Capt. Harris Oke, R. Scots was awarded a Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in leading a successful counter-attack during a critical moment of the withdrawal in March 1918. By his efforts, heavy casualties were inflicted on the enemy, and a lost position was reoccupied. It was while encouraging his men that he was wounded, but he did not leave the field until arrangements were completed. Throughout the whole battle, he showed great energy and courage. 26th of Jul 1918 The London Gazette (Suppl 30813) page 8830.
After recovering from a gunshot wound to the right shoulder, Oke served in the North Russia Relief Force during the Archangel Campaign in 1919 for which he was he awarded a Bar to his Military Cross. T.f Li, Harris Rendell Oke, M.C., llth Btn. R. Scots. attached to 45th Btn. R. Fusiliers. His skilful handling of his platoon was largely responsible for the gaining of all objectives. By opening fire on the enemy's river craft he saved the column a large number of casualties. Two steamers and one gunboat put up the white flag. Subsequently, in conjunction with an officer, he formed a defensive line at a critical time. He did excellent work (M.C. gazetted 26th July 1918). 22nd Jan 1920 "Awarded a Bar to the Military Cross" The Edinburgh Gazette. page 233.
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