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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.
CORNISH, 2/Lieutenant George Mervin ... ... ... ...Grenadier Guards
LES BCEUFS, 15th September, 1916. Though twice wounded and streaming with blood,
he continued to lead in the advance. Not till after the trench was firmly in our
hands did he allow himself to be taken to the dressing station.