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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.
DOUGLAS, 2/Lieutenant George Frederick ... ... ... ... R.E.
S. of ST. JULIEN, 8th September, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to
duty when in charge of gas projectors emplaced in a very exposed position. A
hostile barrage being put down on and behind the projector emplacements he
distributed his men in shell holes, and, without calling for any assistance from
them, himself completed the final connections. Witholding his fire until the
appointed time he fired four out of the five batteries, only returning to cover
after having assured himself that all the projectors had fired. This involved
careful and cool-headed work in a very exposed position and under exceptionally
heavy fire.