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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.
Bunker, Lt. Col. Sidney Waterfield, Spec. Lists (Capt. R. Fus.) : B.Sc, King's
College ? F, December 1914 to March 1919 : D.S.O. ; M.C. ; mentioned in
despatches (twice) ; Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Chevalier (Italian).
Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus.
Cavalier.
BUNKER, Capt. (Temp. Maj.) Sidney Waterfield, R. Fus. (S.R.), attd. R.E. —
Gazette, 26 May 1917.
MILITARY CROSS :
BUNKER, Capt. (Temp. Maj.) Sidney Waterfield, R. Fus. (S.R.). ? For
distinguished service in the Field. — Gazette, 1 January 1918.
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER.
BUNKER, Capt. (Actg. Lt.-Col.) Sidney Waterfield, M.C., R. Fus. (S.R.), empld.
Spec. Bde., R.E. ? For distinguished service in connection with Military
operations in France and Flanders. — Gazette, 1 January 1919.
MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES.
The following officers have been mentioned in Despatches for distinguished and
gallant services and devotion to duty : —
BUNKER, Capt. (Actg. Lt.-Col.) Sidney Waterfield, M.C, R. Fus. (S.R.). ? Haig's
Despatches of 13 November 1916 (as Capt, (Temp. Maj.), empld. R.E.)) and 8
November 1918.