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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.
CULLERNE, 2/Lieutenant Alan Baird ... ... ... ... 7/Royal West Kent
BERNAFAY WOOD, 27/28 August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and enterprise
during the operations. Keeping close up with the barrage he reached the
objective with his company, and, pressing on, he gave the enemy no time to
reorganise. Later, when the troops on both flanks were driven back, he
superintended the defence of the flanks under heavy fire and ultimately enabled
the line to be re-established.