CUMBERLEGE, Capt. Geoffrey Fenwick Jocelyn D.S.O.

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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.

CUMBERLEGE, Capt. Geoffrey Fenwick Jocelyn ... ... 2/Oxford & Bucks L.I.

Awarded 1st January, 1919.

The Distinguished Service Order was instituted by Queen Victoria, September 6th, 1886.  May be conferred on Commissioned Officers who have been specially mentioned in despatches for meritorious or distinguished service in the field or before the enemy. Bars may be added for additional acts of gallantry. Since August 1st, 1918, this Order has been awarded in respect of active service for "services in action " only, i.e., for service under fire or for distinguished individual service in connection with air-raids, bombardments or other enemy action.

CUMBERLEGE, Capt. Geoffrey Fenwick Jocelyn ... ... ... 11/Royal Fusiliers

S. of MIREAUMONT TRENCH, 17th February. 1917. He dashed along the line rallying his own battalion and men of other units. He succeeded in restoring order and in reorganising the line at a most critical time. Throughout the day he inspired all ranks by his high example of courage and devotion to duty. [1889