Hutchinson E.L. : D.S.O. 17 Dec 1917

Military award	D.S.O.
Citation or description	For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of the evacuation of wounded from the forward area. He led a relief of stretcher-bearers over a track knee-deep in mud, and at times over his waist in water. Another time he led a party through an intense barrage, thus relieving a temporary glut of wounded.
Date of award	December 17, 1917