Robert Downie.

"For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty in attack.

When most of the officers had become casualties, this Non Commissioned Officer, utterly regardless of personal danger, moved about under heavy fire, and reorganised the attack which had been temporarily checked. At the critical moment he rushed forward shouting "Come on the Dubs!"

This stirring appeal met with immediate response and the line rushed forward at his call.

Sergeant Downie accounted for several of the enemy and, in addition, captured a machine-gun, killing the team. Though wounded early in the fight, he remained with his company, giving valuable assistance while the position was being consolidated.

It was owing to Sergeant Downie's courage and initative that this important position, which had resisted four or five previous attacks, was won."

The London Gazette - 25th November 1916.