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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.
CAPPER, 2/Lieutenant Ernest Raphael ... ... ... ... ... 3/Essex
S.E. of MONCHY-LE-PREUX, 3rd August, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty. After the enemy had secured a footing in a portion of our
trench he organised a bombing attack with his platoon and cleared them out, and
when his original bombers had sustained casualties and were too tired to throw
bombs accurately he collected a fresh squad of men from another unit and
attacked again. His excellent leading, clear orders, and great coolness under
fire very largely contributed to the success of the attack.