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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.
Chambers, Lt, Percy Eber Henry, London Regiment : St, Bart's Hospital ? F. :
M.C. ; mentioned in despatches.
MILITARY CROSS :
CHAMBERS, Lt. Percy Eber Henry, 1/21st Bn., London Regiment (T.F.). ? For
conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He performed valuable daylight
patrols, accompanied by a single N.C.O. Later, after an attack on the final
objective, he went forward with two observers to clear up the situation on the
right. As he crawled up the trench he met an enemy patrol, which he drove back,
shooting the leader. After a long and exhausting patrol, the most dangerous part
of which was carried out in gas, he returned with the information required. —
Gazette, 11 January 1919.
MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES.
The following officers have been mentioned in Despatches for distinguished and
gallant services and devotion to duty : —
CHAMBERS, Lt. Percy Eber Henry, 1/21st Bn., London Regiment (T.F.). ? Haig's
Despatch of 8 November 1918.