Lieutenant-Colonel Dougall Carmichael

1. Major, 58th Battalion, Infantry (Army). 1915-06-30 ?
2. Lieutenant-Colonel (Army). 1918-09-04 ?

Military Cross
Description: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed great courage and determination in carrying out the destruction of an enemy work. He has previously done fine work.
Date of award: 1917-04-17
Source: London Gazette No. 30023, pg. 3689

Military Cross First Bar
Description: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. At a moment when the situation was obscure, owing to connection not being established between two unit, he took charge of all troops in the vicinity and cleared the enemy out, personally bombing several dug-outs and killing two of the enemy and capturing two prisoners. Under heavy barrage fire he then directed the work of mopping up and consolidating the enemy's trench. Later, accompanied by one man only, he passed along the enemy trench across the whole brigade front in order to establish connection with another division, and by his gallant and energetic conduct was able to clear up an awkward situation.
Date of award: 1917-09-26
Source: London Gazette No. 30308, pg. 9972 (citation in London Gazette No. 30466, pg. 581)

Distinguished Service Order
Description: For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership. During an attack on a village, the battalion being temporarily held up at sunken road, he quickly made an appreciation of the situation and manoeuvered [sic] the attacking companies in such a manner as to overpower the whole of the enemy's front-line positions. At the final objective of the battalion he took a small party forward and captured an enemy regimental headquarters, including 60 prisoners and much valuable information.
Date of award: 1918-01-09
Source: London Gazette No. 30466, pg. 581 (citation in London Gazette No. 31119, pg. 587)

Mentioned in Despatches 'A' List
Date of award: 1918-12-31
Source: London Gazette No. 31089, pg. 15221

Distinguished Service Order First Bar
Description: Before Cambrai 27th September-1st October, 1918. For marked gallantry in action. On 28th September he was in command of his battalion when it captured the western portion of St. Olle. Next day he again attacked and cleared the village. Some days later, while leading his battalion, he was badly wounded in the face, but remained on duty and pressed on to Ramillies, the final objective. His fine courage and determined leadership inspired all under him.
Date of award: 1919-03-08
Source: London Gazette No. 31219, pg. 3225 (citation in London Gazette No. 31583, pg. 12217)

Mentioned in Despatches 'A' List - 2nd Mention
Date of award: 1919-07-11
Source: London Gazette No. 31448, pg. 8819

Son of John Carmichael and Mary Carmichael; older brother of Captain John Carmichael, No. 8 Field Ambulance CAMC, who died of wounds April 20, 1918, and Nursing Sister Rachel Carmichael

Previously served 10 years with the 35th Regiment.