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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.
DEER, Lieut. John Hartley ... ... ... ... ... K.R.R.C.
N. of KEMMEL, 11th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and determination. He
held on to the post of which he was in command, though entirely surrounded by
the enemy, who were eventually repelled with heavy casualties. It was chiefly
owing to his courage and tenacity that the flank of the battalion was maintained
intact.