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.
BARNES, Lieut. Reginald Charles ... ... ... 4/York & Lancaster
BULLECOURT, 3rd May, 1917. He twice led his men against the enemy's trenches,
and rallied men of his own and other units under very heavy fire.