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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.
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- former cadet.
Beith, Capt. (A/Maj.) Albert Victor, R.F.A. : University College ? Gallipoli
March to December 1915 ; Mesopotamia February 1916 to January 1919 : M.C. ;
mentioned in despatches (twice).
MILITARY CROSS :
BEITH, Lt. (Actg. Capt.) Albert Victor, R.F.A. (S.R.). ? For distinguished
services rendered in connection with military operations in Mesopotamia. Dated
1st January 1918. — Gazette, 7 February 1918.
MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES.
The following officers have been mentioned in Despatches for distinguished and
gallant services and devotion to duty : —
BEITH, Capt. (Actg. Maj.) Albert Victor, M.C, R.F.A. (S.R.). ? Maude's Despatch
of 15 August 1917 (as Lt.) and Marshall's Despatch of 7 February 1919.