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.
Chaplin, Lt. Cyril Julian, R.E. : B.Sc, S. Africa ? F. 1916 to November 1918 :
M.C.
MILITARY CROSS :
CHAPLIN, Temp. Lt. Cyril Julian, 212th Fid. Coy., R.E. ? Near Poix-du-Nord, on
25th October 1918, during heavy bridging operations close behind the outpost
line, he displayed great courage and determination in the face of very heavy
enemy fire. In spite of the fact that the barrage line of enemy fire lay on the
site, he so organised the work and encouraged his men by his example that they
completed the bridge in six hours. — Gazettes, 8 March and 4 October 1919.