THE PRO PATRIA PROJECT

ALLEN Robert Candlish

12/3538, Lieutenant Colonel, 1st Battalion, Auckland Regiment, WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Service Order

Gazetted 16 August 1917

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.  At a very critical moment and at great personal risk, he rallied a number of men of another unit who

were withdrawing under hostile barrage and prevented their further retirement.  Although severely wounded he continued giving instructions for the

continuation of the fight.  He has at all times shown a very fine example of coolness and gallantry in action

Bar to the Distinguished Service Order

Gazetted 2 April 1919

At Le Quesnoy on the 4th of November 1918 he displayed great courage and skill in handling his battalion and the success of the attack greatly

assisted in the storming of the town.  After being wounded he continued to carry out his duties until all objectives were taken. He has previously done

good work

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 4 January 1919

For gallantry and devotion to duty. During the whole time he has been with the Battalion. he has carried out his duties with conspicuous ability. On the night 3/4 July near ARMENTIERES he led supporting troops through a heavy barrage

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 28 Decemebr 1917

Mentioned in Field Marshall D. Haig's despatch of 7 November 1917 for distingushed and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period February 26th to midnight September 20-21st, 1917.

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 11 July 1919

For distingushed and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period 16th September, 1918, to 15th  March, 1918.

AWARDS

Distinguished Service Order and bar

British War Medal

Victory Medal

Mention in Despatches (3)

New Zealand Long and Efficient Service Medal

NOTES

Born 1881, England

Died 28 January 1942, England