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.
Bates, Maj. John Vincent, R.A.M.C. : B.A., Camb. ; University College Hospital ?
F. as dresser September 1914 to January 1915 ; as officer April 1916 to August
1917 : M.C.
MILITARY CROSS :
BATES, Temp. Lt. John Vincent, R.A.M.C. ? For conspicuous gallantry and devotion
to duty when tending wounded men under heavy shell fire, utterly regardless of
his own safety. He made repeated efforts to save wounded men from burning when
his dressing station was set on fire by a shell. His conduct throughout several
days of heavy fighting was very fine. — Gazette, 22 September 1916.