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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.
BROWN, Capt. Alfred John ... ... ... ... 6/Royal Sussex (R.F.C)
In FRANCE, 2nd March, 1918. While on patrol work he and his patrol attacked two
enemy two-seater machines, one of which was driven down out of control, the
other being seriously damaged. On the following day he attacked a hostile
reconnaissance machine, which he forced to land in our lines. On a later
occasion he volunteered to attack a hostile aerodrome in foggy weather. He
dropped four bombs from a height of 200 feet, which blew in the sides of one of
the hangars, and then attacked horse and motor transport on the road, finally
engaging enemy troops in the main street of a village with machine-gun fire. He
has shown great skill and daring as a leader of offensive patrol.