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.
Barrowcliff, Capt. Arnold Montague, Leicester R. & R.E. : B.A., University
College ? M.C.
MILITARY CROSS :
BARROWCLIFF, 2ND Lt. Arnold Montague, Leicester R. ? For conspicuous gallantry.
When the enemy exploded a mine, he at once collected six infantrymen, went over
the parapet in broad daylight, and worked at consolidating the crater till he
was wounded in three places and forced to withdraw. — Gazette, 26 September
1916.