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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.
COLEMAN, 2/Lieutenant George Herbert ... ... ... ... 5/Liverpool
Near RAILWAY WOOD, 4/5 March, 1917. In leading two separate bombing attacks
against the enemy, he remained to the last superintending the withdrawal of his
party, and then carried a wounded man back to safety under heavy fire.