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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.
DAVIDSON, 2/Lieutenant Kenneth Chisholm ... ... ... 11/Gordon Highlanders
YPRES, 31st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When
commanding his platoon during an advance, an enemy strong point manned by
machine guns threatened to hold up the right flank of his battalion. With great
courage and initiative, he organised a bombing party, personally led it against
the position, and after a fierce encounter, killed the garrison and put the guns
out of action. On reaching the first objective, he took command and reorganised
half of the battalion, and throughout the advance he displayed the greatest
personal courage and gallantry in the forefront of the fighting.