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.
Bell, Lt. Henry Spencer, R.F.A. : St. Bart's Hospital ? F. April 1916 to
February 1917 (wounded) and September 1917 to March 1918 : M.C.
MILITARY CROSS :
BELL, 2ND Lt. Henry Spencer, R.F.A. (S.R.). ? For conspicuous gallantry in
action. He displayed great courage and determination on several occasions when
cutting enemy wire with his trench mortar battery. On one occasion he directed
the fire from " No Man's Land." — Gazette, 10 January 1917.