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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.
Buckley, Lt. Thomas, R.E. : B.Sc, East London College ? Mesopotamia December
1915 to March 1916 ; F. March 1916 to July 1918 : 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 : —
BUCKLEY, Lt. Thomas, R.E. (T.F.). ? Haig's Despatch of 7 April 1918.
MILITARY CROSS :
BUCKLEY, Lt. Thomas, R.E. ? For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This
officer, returning from work, found the enemy advancing along a road between two
important villages. Realising the serious situation he, with another officer,
dug two strong points with his sappers and checked the advance. Outflanked on
both sides, and suffering many casualties from shell and machine gun fire, they
held on until the infantry had had time to consolidate behind them, when they
were withdrawn. — Gazette, 16 September 1918.