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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.
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- former cadet.
Canning, Lt. (A/Capt.) Miles Howell, R.E. : R. School of Mines ? F. : M.C. ;
mentioned in despatches.
MILITARY CROSS :
CANNING, Lt. (Actg. Capt.) Miles Howell, 511th (London) Field. Coy., R.E. ? For
distinguished service in connection with military operations in France and
Flanders. — Gazette, 3 June 1919.
MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES.
The following officers have been mentioned in Despatches for distinguished and
gallant services and devotion to duty : —
CANNING, Lt. Miles Howell, 511th Field. Coy., R.E. (T.F.). ? Haig's Despatch of
16 March 1919.