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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.
CHRISTIE, Capt. John Fairfax ... ... ... ... ... 1/Herts
E. of AMIENS, 26th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.
This officer's company covered the retirement of two brigades, and was then sent
back by him as ordered. He himself remained with one man, and noticing that the
division on the right was being heavily pressed, he took a Lewis gun up to a
position where he could enfilade the enemy, and with the man to carry spare
drums, inflicted severe casualties, bringing them to a halt.
The following day he organised a delaying action and held up an attack.
Throughout the ten days' operations until he was wounded he did much good work.