(Gazetted 30th March, 1916.) 2/Lieutenant FRANK BERNARD WEARNE, 11th (Service) Battalion Essex Regiment.
For superb courage, leadership and self-sacrifice.
On 28th June 1917, 2/Lieut.

Wearne was in command of two sections on the left of a raiding party, whose objective was the German front line, east of Loos.

He led his men into the objective against opposition, and by his magnificent example and daring, they held on to the German trench for one hour according to orders.
Throughout the hour they were repeatedly counter-attacked, from their left down the trench and from their front over the open.

Grasping the fact that if the left flank went, our men would have to give way, 2/Lieut.

Wearne at a moment when the attack was being heavily pressed, and when matters were most critical, leapt on to the parapet and, followed by his left section, ran along the top of the trench, firing and throwing bombs at the enemy.