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.
Barnett, Capt. George, R.A.V.C. : R. Veterinary College* F. to 16; Russia
September 1918 : M.C. ; mentioned in despatches.
MILITARY CROSS :
BARNETT, Temp. Capt. George, late A.S.C. ? For distinguished service in the
Field. — Gazette, 1 January 1917.
MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES.
The following officers have been mentioned in Despatches for distinguished and
gallant services and devotion to duty : —
BARNETT, Capt. George, R.A.V.C. (S.R.). ? Ironside's Despatch of 5 June 1919.