Which were the units who got MID in WW1 and why?

[Rundberg]

To my knowledge there were only twelve cases of individual units who were specifically nominated in the Commander-in-Chef´s despatches throughout WW1.

If this is true (?) it really was a deed worthy of mentioning. It would also be interesting to know which the other units were and why they were mentioned.

I know that 1/5^th Battalion DCLI was one of them.

During the German offensive in March 1918 they took part in a counter attack on the village of Verlaines. There were no times for reconnaissance, let alone briefing. Despite heavy fire the 1/5^th pushed forward and captured the village and then pushed on to drive the Germans off a dominating ridge close to Verlaines as well. This achievement earned them a MID in Field-Marshal Haig´s official despatch of the German offensive.

The Battalion had terrible losses during the German offensive, 16 officers and 467 soldiers were killed or wounded between the 21th Mars and the 17^th April.

Is there anyone that knows of other units that were mentioned in despatches and for what reason?

Regards,

Chris