Medal & Mortality index
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.
COLVIN, Capt. Alexander ... ... ... ... ... ... 5/Essex
GAZA, 26th March, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led
his company with great dash and gallantry in an attack upon a strongly fortified
redoubt, which he successfully captured, and afterwards thoroughly reorganised
and consolidated the position. On the following day he displayed great coolness
when in command of a portion of our front line trench.