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.
Bowen, Capt. John, R.E. ? F. August 1915 to May 1919 ; wounded September 1915 :
M.C.
MILITARY CROSS :
BOWEN, Temp. Lt. (Actg. Capt.) John, 254th Tun. Coy., R.E. ? For distinguished
service in connection with military operations in France and Flanders. —
Gazette, 1 January 1919.