For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership in attack East of BRIASTRE on October 12th, 1918. He commanded the centre company of the attack. When approaching the railway, heavy machine gun fire checked the advance. After opening rapid fire on the railway, he led his men forward to the final objective beyond the railway and caused the enemy many casualties. He then selected his line of resistance and consolidated the position. He showed marked courage and ability to command.

Bert Chaundy was born in London, but when he was seven years old, his parents moved to Helensburgh, Scotland, and they later also lived in the little village of Cardross, a few miles away from Helensburgh. When he married Jennie Wilson, or Jen as he called her, he moved to Glasgow, and they lived there until they moved to Wembley, London in 1958.