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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.
BATES, 2/Lieutenant Frederick Percy ... ... ... 4/Oxford & Bucks L.I.
S. of ASIAGO, ITALY, 26th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion
to duty during a raid. He led his platoon with marked skill and determination,
himself accounting for several of the enemy. Having cleared up the whole of the
area allotted to him, he, although wounded in the shoulder, gave valuable
assistance to the platoon on his flanks.