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.
University of London Officers Training Corps index
- former cadet.
Ball, Capt. Charles William Robert, M.G. Corps.* F. March 1916 to July 1917 and
April 1918 to January 1919 : M.C.
MILITARY CROSS :
BALL, Temp. Lt. Charles William Robert, M.G. Corps. ? For distinguished service
in the Field. — Gazette, 1 January 1917,