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.
BROWN, Lieut Sydney ... ... ... ... 6/Northumberland Fusiliers
POEILLY, 21st to 23rd March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to
duty. This officer handled his company with skill and resource for some ten
days' fighting, until he was wounded. When in battalion reserve he made several
counter-attacks, and closed a gap in the right flank. His company found the
rearguard at the crossing of a river, and it was mainly due to his leading that
the enemy was held off while the retirement was being effected.