INDENTM.C. London Gazette 10.1.1917. Second Lieutenant John Richard Aubrey Balchin, Machine Gun Corps "For conspicuous gallantry in action. He displayed great courage and determination when in charge of two machine guns. Although severely wounded, gave N.C.O. instructions to carry on, and himself continued to encourage his men"

Lieutenant Balchin 152 Coy M.G.C. died of wounds received 14th. November, 1916