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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.
CHAPMAN, 2/Lieutenant Basil Edmund ... ... ... ... ... 5(8)Norfolk
YPRES, 13/14 August, 1917. When an enemy gas shell penetrated thereof of a
shelter in which seven officers were sleeping, he, although seriously affected
by the gas, climbed through a hole in the roof and eventually managed to
extricate these officers, who had been gassed at the same time as himself. He
showed splendid gallantry and devotion to duty.