Medal & Mortality index
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.
BREALY, 2/Lieutenant Samuel George ... ... ... 6/Royal Fusiliers
E. of YPRES, 31st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty
whilst acting as Liaison Officer. He showed the greatest courage and initiative
in obtaining valuable information under intense machine-gun and shell fire. It
was owing to his gallantry and dash that the leading battalions were kept in
touch with one another, and thus greatly contributed to the success of the
operation.