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.
Cardew, Maj. Arthur Barrett, R.A.M.C. : M.B., B.S., Middlesex Hospital* Sicily
and F. November 1915 to July 1916 ; F. August 1916 to September 1917 (invalid)
and December 1917 to January 1919 : M.C.
MILITARY CROSS :
CARDEW, Temp. Capt. Arthur Barrett, R.A.M.C. ? For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty. He tended the wounded under heavy fire throughout the action,
displaying great courage and determination. — Gazette, 11 December 1916.