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.
Buckell, Lt. (A/Capt.) John Humphrys Way, R.E.: B.Sc, City & Guilds College * F.
1915 to September 1917; wounded twice and invalid : 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 : —
BUCKELL, Temp. Lt. John Humphrys Way, R.E. ? Haig's Despatch of 30 April 1916.
MILITARY CROSS :
BUCKELL, Temp. Lt. John Humphrys Way, R.E. ? For distinguished service in the
Field. — Gazette, 1 January 1917.