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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.
University of London Officers Training Corps index
- former cadet.
Blackburn, Lt. Cyril Anderson, R.G.A. : City & Guilds College ? M.C.
MILITARY CROSS :
BLACKBURN, 2nd Lt. Cyril Anderson, R.G.A. (S.R.). ? For distinguished service in
the Field. — Gazette, 1 January 1917.