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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.
Aspland, Capt. Vivien Lindsey, R.E. : R. School of Mines.* F. June 1915 to
January 1916 ; Salonika January 1916 to December 1918 : M.C. ; mentioned in
despatches ; Croix de Guerre (French).
MILITARY CROSS
ASPLAND, 2ND Lt. (Temp. Lt.) Vivian Lindsey, R.E. ? For distinguished service in
the Field. — Gazette, 1 January 1918.
MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES.
The following officers have been mentioned in Despatches for distinguished and
gallant services and devotion to duty : —
ASPLAND, 2ND Lt. (Temp. Lt.) Vivian Lindsey, R.E. (T.F.). ? Milne's Despatch of
29 March 1917.
Croix de Guerre.
ASPLAND, Lt. Vivian Lindsay, M.C, R.E. {T.Y.).— Gazette, 21 July 1919.