Captain (Reverend) William Kay, DSO, MC.
3rd Battalion (Special Reserve), Manchester Regiment attached 2nd Battalion, Manchester Regiment. Awarded the Distinguished Service Order in the London Gazette of 2 April 1919 (citation 10 December 1919). Awarded the Military Cross in the London Gazette of 22 April 1918. Awarded a bar to his Military Cross in the London Gazette of 11 January 1919. Awarded a second bar to his Military Cross in the London Gazette of 15 February 1919.
The citation for his Distinguished Service Order appears in the London Gazette as above and reads: - "On 4th November, 1918, during the attack on the Oise-Sambre Canal, he displayed marked courage and leadership when, his battalion was temporarily held up. Under intense machine gun fire he went back to brigade headquarters and reported the situation. Later, his leadership materially contributed to the success of the day's operations."
The citation for his Military Cross appears in the London Gazette as above and reads: - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He reconnoitered the enemies' forward positions in bright moonlight and obtained valuable information. On the following night he led a raiding party into the enemy's line with great gallantry under fire. By his skillful leadership he saved many casualties and inspired all ranks with confidence by his personal example."
The citation for the bar to his Military Cross appears in the London Gazette as above and reads: - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an advance on a village, this officer, when the situation was obscure, went along the various companies and gained useful information. He also personally reconnoitered the enemy position under heavy fire, bringing in useful intelligence. Throughout he displayed tireless energy and complete disregard of danger."
The citation for his second bar to his Military Cross appears in the London Gazette as above and reads: - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, ---- no citation traced announcement only in this supplement. Some citations are published in later supplements and are hard to trace."