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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.
BELL, 2/Lieutenant Henry Leonard ... ... ... ... ... ... 1/London
Near FREMICOURT, 24th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to
duty.
He went forward with a Lewis gun and two men when the enemy were about to
attack. By carefully ranging his gun he succeeded in putting a number of the
enemy out of action and in breaking up their attack. Later in the day, when his
company commander became a casualty, he took command, and led his men with
marked skill.