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.
Bancroft, Lt. Edward Nathaniel, R.E. ? F. January 1917 to February 1919: M.C.
MILITARY CROSS :
BANCROFT, Temp. Lt. Edward Nathaniel, 157th Field. Coy., R.E. ? For
distinguished service in connection with military operations in France and
Flanders. — Gazette, 1 January 1919.