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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.
BALL, Capt. Sidney Charles ... ... ... ... 5 /Royal Lancaster
N.E. of POELCAPPELLE, 26th October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion
to duty when in command of his company in an attack. Under difficult conditions
of ground and heavy fire from "pill-boxes" he pushed forward reinforcements to
the gaps caused by casualties to the battalion. When the battalion had lost all
its officers he rallied the men and reorganised the line.