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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.
CORMACK, 2/Lieutenant Arthur Richard ... ... ... ... Machine Gun Corps
HERMIES, VILLERS-AU-FLOS, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty,
when he commanded his section so well that his guns wiped out the personnel of
three machine guns and silenced two others ; and when he retired his section
without loss, after waiting until the enemy was within 100 yards of him, enabled
the garrison of a village to get clear. Again, when his battery made a fine
stand, his calm forethought and determination were prominent.