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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.
DURUTY, 2/Lieutenant Charles Eric ... ... ... ... 10/ Royal Warwick
S. of Bois DE BEIZ, 21st September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion
to duty. After two companies detailed for an attack had reached their objective,
communication with them except by runner was impossible for some time. During
this period this officer, as Battalion Intelligence Officer, despite artillery
barrage, very heavy machine-gun fire and numerous snipers, on two separate
occasions carried out personal reconnaissances as far as the forward occupied
posts, bringing back much valuable information to his commanding officer. He has
on very many occasions carried out exceptionally valuable patrol work both by
day and night.