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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.
BATE, Capt. Robert Edmund de Breteuil ... ... ... 5/York & Lancaster
GOMMECOURT, 27th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty
during an enemy attack. He led a bombing party composed of brigade headquarter
details to a threatened point in the line, and held up the enemy by attacks for
two days, showing a
fine example of courage and coolness.