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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.
DOWDEN, 2/Lieutenant Henry James ... ... ... 312th Brigade, R.F.A.
HAVRINCOURT, 18th September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to
duty.
In response to a S.O.S., this officer at once got all the guns into action, and
maintained a quick rate of fire in spite of heavy barrage. He fired one gun
himself until the detachment was collected, and then assisted to bind up a
wounded officer.