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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.
BOND, 2/Lieutenant Gerald Aubrey ... ... ... 3/County of London Yeomanry
E. of YPRES, 2nd to 11th August, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to
duty on several occasions when bringing up rations and material to the front
line on pack animals, over very difficult country and under almost continuous
shell fire. In spite of casualties to animals and a stampede caused by shells,
he never failed to deliver the whole of the stores. Throughout he set a very
fine example to his men.