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.
BATE, Lieut. Herbert Roland ... ... 6/Manchester (19/Royal Sussex)
WARGNIES, 4th November, 1918. He took over command of his company on the 2nd
November, 1918, and led it with great gallantry and judgment throughout the
attack. It was due to his fine leadership through heavy enemy barrage that such
great success was won.