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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.
BAYLIS, 2/Lieutenant Roland Harry ... ... ... ... 7/Royal West Surrey
BRAY-CORBIE ROAD, 8th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and initiative
during an attack. He commanded the support platoon of the leading company, and
on reaching his objective found his right flank open. On his own initiative he
worked round, and in the face of heavy machine-gun fire twice led his men to the
attack, knocking out four enemy machine guns and capturing about twenty-five
prisoners. His splendid work enabled the troops on his right to continue their
advance.