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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.
BRENCHLEY, 2/Lieutenant John ... ... ... ... 4/Coldstream Guards
Near BOESINGHE, 27th to 31st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion
to duty whilst putting out bridges across a canal. It was entirely due to his
untiring and gallant efforts that the bridges were kept in repair, in spite of
frequent breaks by hostile shell fire, and that they were in a serviceable
condition by zero hour, in good time for our attack.