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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.
CARNELLEY, Lieut. Herbert ... ... ... ... ... R.E.
ESCAUT CANAL, 1/2 October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.
He was in charge of a party of sappers employed on reconstructing a partially
destroyed footbridge across the canal. In spite of rifle fire from the opposite
bank, he carried on the work with great determination until he was severely
wounded.