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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.
DAVIS, 2/Lieutenant Melville Allen Duff ... ... ... ... 9/K.R.R.C.
YPRES-MENIN ROAD, 21st to 25th August 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty. He was in charge of all the carrying and ration parties up to
the front line, and carried out his task under very heavy shell fire with great
success. During an enemy counter-attack, when bombs were urgently needed in the
front line, he led a carrying party with bombs up a road under an intense
barrage. He also took command of his company, reorganised them and brought them
out successfully.