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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.
Bambridge, Maj. (A/Lt. Col.) Hugh Gordon, R,E, : B.Sc, City & Guilds College *
Dardanelles March to June 1915 ; F, October 1915 to March 1919 ; wounded three
times : M.C. ; mentioned in despatches (thrice).
MILITARY CROSS :
BAMBRIDGE, Lt. (Actg. Maj.) Hugh Gordon, R.E. ? For valuable services rendered
in connection with the War. — Gazette, 1 January 1918.
MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES.
The following officers have been mentioned in Despatches for distinguished and
gallant services and devotion to duty : —
BAMBRIDGE, Lt. (Actg. Maj.) Hugh Gordon, M.C, 509th (Lond.) Field. Coy., R.E.
(T.F.). ? Haig's Despatches of 9 April 1917 (as Capt.), 8 November 1918 and 16
March 1919.