Source: Duty Nobly Done, page 264
Military Cross
Post about a letter Lt. Stoke wrote after an action.
Publication date:9 December 1919. Supplement: 31680 Page:15393
For conspicuous gallantry and initiative at Ciply on 10th November, 1918. He went forward as a scout officer, through the enemy’s line, entered the village which was occupied by the enemy, locating their positions and strength, and brought back information which enabled the battalion to attack and capture the village with slight casualties.
Source: The London Gazette. Publication date: 9 December 1919. Supplement: 31680. Page:15393.
War Diary of the 18th Battalion CEF 