Medal & Mortality index
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.
CASSELS, 2/Lieutenant James Stuart ... ... ... ... 9/Royal Sussex
BEAUMONT HAMEL, 3rd September, 1916. He was for many hours under very heavy
shell fire, and when the second and third waves failed to reach their
objectives, he greatly assisted his company commander in reorganising the men
for another attack. He displayed great coolness and utter contempt for danger.