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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.
CHEEL, 2/Lieutenant Edgar Stacey ... ... ... ... 3/ Royal West Kent
SOMME, 22nd March to 2nd April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to
duty
during an enemy advance. When most of the officers in the battalion had become
casualties, he collected all men near him and organised them for defence.
Throughout his work was of a high order, and he was of great service to his
acting battalion commander.