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.
CURTIS, 2/Lieutenant Frank ... ... ... ... ... Machine Gun Corps
LAGNICOURT, 21/22 March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty
during a hostile attack, when in command of four forward guns, which he
controlled with great courage and skill. After all his guns had been destroyed
by shell fire he took command of another battery whose officer had been wounded,
and when the infantry in this sector had been ordered to retire he covered the
withdrawal with his guns. Throughout the day he set a splendid example of
courage and cheerfulness.