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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.
Bicknell, Capt. Claude Robert, R,G,A. : B.Sc, King's College ? F. June 1915 to
March 1919; wounded April 1917: M.C; mentioned in despatches (twice).
MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES.
The following officers have been mentioned in Despatches for distinguished and
gallant services and devotion to duty : —
BICKNELL, Temp. Lt. (Temp. Capt.) Claude Robert, R.A. & Staff. ? French's
Despatch of 30 November 1915 and Haig's Despatch of 7 November 1917.
MILITARY CROSS :
BICKNELL, Temp. Capt. Claude Robert, R.G.A. ? For distinguished service in
connection with military operations in France and Flanders. — Gazette, 3 June
1918.