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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.
BOYTON, 2/Lieutenant Jack Lyons ... ... ... ... 5/Leicestershire
EPEHY, 21st March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while
employed as battalion intelligence officer during an enemy attack. He was
continuously in the battalion observation post, whence he kept in touch with
both front-line companies and sent back reports hourly to battalion
headquarters. In the evening he made a reconnaissance and gained valuable
information as to the enemy dispositions and the position of the battalion on
the left. He performed his duties with much courage and ability.