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.
COMBER, 2/Lieutenant Turner ... ... ... ... ... ... 9/Essex
W. of ALBERT, 27th March, 1918. When in command of a company he repulsed with
heavy loss the numerous determined attacks launched by the enemy against his
position, though the latter was enfiladed by machine-gun fire from both flanks.
His gallantry and able leadership merited the highest praise.
BAR TO M.C.
Near MANANCOURT, on the night of 5th September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry
and determination. He went forward and took command of a company that had got
separated from the battalion during the attack and lost all its officers except
one. Having collected the company together in the pitch darkness he got it into
position. Although much fatigued the men led by him gained their objective,
killing many of the enemy and taking a number of prisoners and machine guns. He
behaved splendidly.