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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.
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- former cadet.
Annesley, Capt. Francis Dighton, R.A.M.C. : Guy's Hospital * F. August 14 to
March 19 ; India March 19 : M.C. ; Croix de Guerre (Belgian).
MILITARY CROSS
ANNESLEY, Capt. Francis Dighton, R.A.M.C. ? For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty in action. When a report was brought to headquarters of a
brigade that the cookhouse of the battery had been struck, and that there were
many killed and wounded men inside, he immediately left his aid post and went
forward to see what assistance he could give. Whilst going up, a shell struck
the remaining portion of the cookhouse, partially burying the occupants. He
personally assisted in extricating the men, dressed their wounds on the spot
under heavy shell fire, and got them away safely to the dressing station. His
promptness and courage were undoubtedly the means of saving several lives. —
Gazette, 16 September 1918.
Croix de Guerre.
ANNESLEY, Capt. Francis Dighton, R.A.M.C {S.R.).— Gazette, 12 July 1918.