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.
Bishop, Maj. Cuthbert Bernard Joseph, R.F.A. : B.Sc, University College ? F,
August 1914 to September 1915 (invalid) and January to May 1916 (invalid) and
October 1916 to April 1917 (wounded) and July to September 1917 (wounded) and
February 1918 to March 1919 : M.C. ; mentioned in despatches.
MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES.
The following officers have been mentioned in Despatches for distinguished and
gallant services and devotion to duty : —
BISHOP, 2ND Lt. Cuthbert Bernard Joseph, 37th Howitzer By., R.F.A. ? French's
Despatch of 31 May 1915.
MILITARY CROSS :
BISHOP, Capt. (Actg. Maj.) Cuthbert Bernard Joseph, D/47th Bde., R.F.A. ? For
distinguished service in connection with military operations in France and
Flanders. — Gazette, 1 January 1919.