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.
CUTLER, 2/Lieutenant Edward Cecil ... ... ... ... ... 7/Royal Sussex
AVELUY WOOD, 26th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty
when his platoon was attacked by strong enemy forces and almost completely
surrounded. He showed great skill and coolness in rallying his men and beat off
the attack. Next day, during a heavy enemy attack, he was severely wounded, but
refused to allow himself to be taken away until the situation was restored and
he had handed over the command to a N.C.O.