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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.
Browne, Lt. Col. George Edward Allenby, Duke of Cornwall L.I. ? F. May 1915 to
April 1919 : D.S.O. with bar ; M.C. ; mentioned in despatches (thrice).
MILITARY CROSS :
BROWNE, Temp. Capt. George Edward Allenby, Liverpool R. ? For distinguished
service in the Field. — Gazette, 1 January 1917.
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER WITH BAR.
BROWNE, Temp. Lt.-Col. George Edward Allenby, M.C, Liverpool R., Duke of
Cornwall L.I. ? For distinguished service in the Field. — Gazette, 1 January
1918.
Bar. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When in command of a
battalion which had had little infantry training, he so efficiently handled his
men as to materially assist in the successful withdrawal of the division, a
detached platoon of his destroying a party of the enemy with the bayonet. His
fine leading and skilful handling converted his slightly trained men into a
highly competent infantry battalion. — Gazette, 26 July 1918.
MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES.
The following officers have been mentioned in Despatches for distinguished and
gallant services and devotion to duty : —
BROWNE, Temp. Lt.-Col. George Edward Allenby, D.S.O., M.C, 10th Bn., Duke of
Cornwall L.I. ? Haig's Despatches of 30 April 1916 (as Temp. Capt. (Adjt.),
Liverpool R. (S. Bn.) ), 7 November 1917 (as Temp. Maj., Liverpool R.) and 8
Nov, 1918.