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.
University of London Officers Training Corps index
- former cadet.
Cameron, Capt. Finlay, R.A.M.C. : Charing Cross Hospital ? M.C.
MILITARY CROSS :
CAMERON, Lt. Finlay, R.A.M.C.(S.R.), attd. 14th Bn., Welsh R. ? During many days
hard fighting his courage and devotion to duty were conspicuous. He was
continually at work under heavy shell and machine gun fire attending to the
wounded and organising their evacuation. He was wounded himself on one occasion,
but remained at duty. His behaviour throughout was admirable. — Gazette, 2
December 1918.