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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.
CAMPBELL, 2/Lieutenant Andrew ... ... ... ... ... ... R.F.A.
BUCQUOY RUSIEUX, 25th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to
duty. This officer showed initiative and resource when in charge of an
ammunition dump. Having no 18-pdr. ammunition, he went and found another dump,
which had been deserted, under fire. He commandeered a train, loaded it up, and
by this means kept the batteries of the division supplied.