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Frederick was awarded the Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He made daring reconnaissances in the front line on three separate days under most violent machine-gun and rifle fire, obtaining much valuable information. On one occasion, at a critical moment, he rallied a company of infantry whose officers had become casualties. Throughout the operations he displayed great skill and courage.
[Gazette entry 25th April 1918]
(Research):«b»Lieutenant-Colonel Frederick Chater Jack D.S.O., M.C.
«/b»and his wife Emilie May Sutton (a member of the 'Sutton Seeds' family).
All Saints Church, Crondall, Hampshire.
Lt. Frederick Chater Jack M.C., R.F.A.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer made daring reconnaissances in the front line on three separate days under most violent machine-gun and rifle fire, obtaining much valuable information. On one occasion, at a critical moment, he rallied a company of infantry whose officers had become casualties. Throughout the operations he displayed great skill and courage.
Gazette entry 25th April 1918
His gravestone gives birth as 17th April, RGB had 18th April. Family always believed it was 17th.
[S3] Robert Gordon Bartholomew, Edinburgh, Scotland, Bartholomew Tree - Robert Gordon Bartholomew, (Name: unpublished;).
Bartholomew Genealogy by Robert Gordon Bartholomew, Edinburgh, Scotland, unpublished, 1970 onwards
1895 - 1961 (65 years)
