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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.
DEATON, 2/Lieutenant Albert Joseph ... ... ... ... ... 6/Gloucester
ST. JOLIEN, 16th August, 1917. In an attack he led his platoon with great dash
and judgment. When held up by machine-gun fire he got his Lewis gun into action
at once, silenced the hostile gun and charged the position. He inflicted
considerable losses on the enemy by his prompt action.