Arthur Babbage
Gloucester Regiment
July 2nd. 1918. London Gazette.
" For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He held back the enemy at a critical time with rifle fire, whilst a bombing block was being constructed. He held the block against six determined attacks, and, although twice temporarily forced back owing to shortage of bombs, he returned each time.
He was the last of the party to withdraw, and remained sniping and bombing the enemy during the withdrawal.
He set a splendid example of courage and determination."