Orders, Decorations and Medals

Four: Warrant Officer C. W. Hanks, E. Surrey Regiment.

MILITARY CROSS, G.V.R., reverse engraved (Coy. Sergt. Major, CARNOY June 13th 1916); 1914-15 STAR (Sjt.); BRITISH WAR and VICTORY MEDALS, M.I.D., (WO. Cl.2.), last medal fitted with straight suspender, mounted for wearing, very fine (4)

M.C. London Gazette 27 July 1916, details 19 August, 1916:- Company Serjeant-Major C. W. Hanks, 8/East Surrey Regt. 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty under heavy fire. Throughout the bombardment he displayed the utmost courage, organised parties for many duties is most efficient and has set a fine example.'