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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.
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- former cadet.
Baker, Capt, Geoffrey Thomas, R.A.M.C. : Middlesex Hospital ? F. as dresser
September to December 1914 ; as officer April 16 to March 1919 ; India March
1919 : M.C.; mentioned in despatches.
MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES.
The following officers have been mentioned in Despatches for distinguished and
gallant services and devotion to duty : —
BAKER, Temp. Capt. Geoffrey Thomas, R.A.M.C. ? Haig's Despatch of 7 November
1917.
MILITARY CROSS :
BAKER, Temp. Capt. Geoffrey Thomas, R.A.M.C. ? For distinguished service in
connection with military operations in France and Flanders. — Gazette, 3 June
1918.