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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.
CHATTERTON, Lieut. Richard ... ... ... ... ... R.G.A.
BERKILI FORD, SALONICA, 17th to 19th September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry
and
devotion to duty when the section was under heavy shell fire and gas. During the
whole of the enemy bombardment he walked out in the open from gun to gun
encouraging the detachment.