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.
DAWSON, 2/Lieutenant Frederick Albert ... ... ... ... 8/East Surrey
POELCAPPELLE, 12th October, 1917. Shortly after the attack was launched the
leading platoons of his company were held up by intense machine-gun fire. He
pushed on and, in conjunction with his company commander, made great efforts to
carry forward the attack.
After his company commander became a casualty, he took command of the company
and some men of another division, and again attempted to renew the attack.