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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.
DAVIES, 2/Lieutenant Frederick Harry ... ... ... ... R.A.F.
In FRANCE, 8th and 9th March, 1918. Whilst on artillery observation duty he
engaged a hostile scout, which he succeeded in sending down out of control. He
then continued to observe for the shoot, and successfully accomplished his task.
Later, whilst again on artillery patrol, though attacked by five hostile
aeroplanes, he, by successful manoeuvring, enabled his observer to fire several
bursts into the leader of the formation, whose machine was seen to go down in a
vertical nose-dive and crash to earth. Continuing the fight against the
remaining four hostile machines, he eventually forced them away, and succeeded
in ranging on and neutralizing three hostile batteries. He set a magnificent
example of skill and determination.