Medal & Mortality index
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.
University of London Officers Training Corps index
- former cadet.
Ball, Maj. Charles James Prior, R.F.A. & Spec. Lists: University College* Egypt
and Gallipoli March to December 15 ; F. March 16 to November 18 ; wounded three
times : D.S.O. ; M.C. ; mentioned in despatches (twice).
MILITARY CROSS :
BALL, 2ND Lt, Charles James Prior, R.A. ? For distinguished service in the
Field. — Gazette, 3 June 1916.
MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES.
BALL, Lt. (Actg. Maj.) Charles James Prior, M.C, R.A. ? Monro's Despatch of 10
April 1916 (as 2nd Lt. (Temp. Capt.) ) and Haig's Despatch of 7 April 1918.
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER.
BALL, Lt. (Actg. Maj.) Charles James Prior, M.C, R.A., attached. R.H.A.*For
distinguished service in connection with military operations in France and
Flanders. — Gazette 3 June 1918.