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.
Bayley, Maj. (A/Lt. Col.) Joseph Herbert, R.A.M.C. : London Hospital ? F.
September 1915 to March 1919 : M.C. with bar ; mentioned in despatches (thrice).
MILITARY CROSS WITH BAR.
BAYLEY, Capt. Joseph Herbert, R.A.M.C. (S.R.). ? For distinguished service in
the Field. — Gazette, 4 June 1917.
Bar (as Capt. (Actg. Maj.) ). For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty
near Landrecies on 3rd, 4th and 5th November 1918. Throughout this period he
worked without rest, personally visiting R.A.P.'s and relay posts under heavy
fire. The fine example he set inspired all who worked under him, and his efforts
ensured the rapid evacuation of all the casualties of the division. — Gazettes,
2 April and 10 December 1919.
MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES.
The following officers have been mentioned in Despatches for distinguished and
gallant services and devotion to duty : —
BAYLEY, Capt. (Actg. Maj.) Joseph Herbert, M.C, 76th Field. Ambulance, R.A.M.C.
(S.R.). ? Haig's Despatches of 13 November 1916, 7 November 1917 and 8 November
1918.