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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.
BURBURY, 2/Lieutenant Arthur Vivian ... ... ... 2/Yorkshire (R.F.C.)
CAFTET WOOD, 15th September, 1916. When observing from a balloon at a height of
3,000 ft. the cable was cut by a shell. He destroyed his papers, ripped the
balloon, a most difficult operation in the air, and then got down in his
parachute.