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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.
University of London Officers Training Corps index
- former cadet.
Baker, Maj. William George, R.E. ? F. March 16 to May 19: M.C; mentioned in
despatches.
MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES.
BAKER, Temp. Lt. (Actg. Maj.) William George, 204th Field. Company., RE.* Haig's
Despatch of 8 November 1918.
MILITARY CROSS :
BAKER, Temp. Lt. (Actg. Maj.) William George, 204th Fid. Coy., R.E. ? For
conspicuous gallantry on i6th, 17th and 18th October 1918, when in charge of the
arrangements for bridging the River Lys, south-west of Courtrai, the southern
bank of the river being held by the enemy. For three days and nights he went
without rest or sleep, and one night he supervised the work of making the first
crossing under heavy machine gun fire and gas shelling. — Gazettes, 8 March and
4 October 1919.