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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.
BORET, 2/Lieutenant John Auguste ... ... ... 4/Royal West Surrey (R.F.C.)
In FRANCE, August and September, 1917, For Conspicuous gallantry and devotion to
duty on many occasions. He has taken part in forty-one night bombing raids, many
of which were carried out at a very low altitude and in bad weather. He has
successfully inflicted considerable damage upon his objectives.