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The Military Cross was instituted as a Decoration on December 28th, 1914, to
reward Distinguished Services rendered by Officers of certain ranks in the army
in time of war. Bars may be added for additional acts of gallantry. Since August
1st, 1918, it has, like the D.S.O., been awarded for "services in action" only.
ANDERSON, 2/Lieutenant Eric Edwin ... ... ... ... Irish Guards
BROOMBEKE, 9th October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty
when in command of his platoon. He attacked a machine-gun position, capturing
the two guns, and killed all the garrison. He was responsible for capturing two
more machine guns at the first objective. He had previously carried out a very
valuable reconnaissance.