'Sir D Haig's despatch dated 8th November, 1918, submitting names deserving of special mention.'
Source: 'London Gazette
Date: 31 December 1918

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He organised and led a bombing party, thereby driving the enemy back and securing his left flank. Later he organised the defence of the position with great skill at a critical time.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 11 December 1916

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an advance. He commanded his battalion with marked ability. His tactical dispositions were excellent, and he secured and forwarded valuable information. Constantly in the front trenches, he inspired all ranks with the keenest offensive spirit, and the uninterrupted success of the battalion operations were largely due to his fine personal leadership.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 7 November 1918

For great gallantry and skilful leadership in action. During the operations in front of Puisieux 14th-18th August 1918, Major Hargest displayed courage and initiative of a high order. He led his Battalion with great skill and the marked success of his Battalion?s operations was largely due to his example and personal leadership. During the action north of Bapaume on August 25th, Major Hargest was in command of his Battalion when it made an advance of 2,000 yards, the first 1,000 yards of which was across open country and the remainder through a wooded village. To his personal example and skilful leading the success of the operation was largely due. Prior to the attack he made a personal reconnaissance of the position, under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, thus obtaining much valuable information and contributing very largely to the success of the whole operations. His example throughout was an inspiration to the Officers and men of his Battalion.
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 29 January 1919