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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.
BROOKE, 2/Lieutenant Cecil Bernard ... ... ... ... Machine Gun Corps
CAMBRAI, 20th November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He
took command of a party of infantry who had lost their officers and senior
N.C.O.s and led them forward to the objective. He also brought his machine guns
into action in spite of heavy casualties.