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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.
DONALDSON, 2/Lieutenant Alfred James ... ... ... ... 9/Royal West Kent
Near KLEIN ZILLEBEKE, 31st July and 1st August, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry
and devotion to duty. During two days of severe fighting he made journeys under
heavy fire to maintain touch with the battalions on the flanks and with the
front line. He also reconnoitred and laid out the assembly area under fire and
guided the companies to their tapes.