Newcastle Daily Chronicle 08/04/1916
In Attack on Hartlepools by German Fleet in December, 1914
The King has confirmed the undermentioned rewards for gallantry and distinguished service on the occasion of the attack on the Hartlepools by a German fleet on Dec. 16 1914:
To be a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, Lieut. Col. Lancelot Robson, Durham Royal Garrison Artillery, Territorial Force;
Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal, Sergeant T. Douthwaite, Durham Royal Garrison Artillery, Territorial Force, attached 41st Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery;
Awarded the Military Medal, Sergeant F.W. Mallin, 16th Batt. Welsh Regiment;
Acting Bombardier J.J. Pope, Durham Royal Garrison Artillery, Territorial Force.