Medal & Mortality index
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.
EDE, 2/Lieutenant Edwin William ... ... ... ... 5/Royal Fusiliers
E. of HANGARD, 2nd April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty
while commanding a company in attack. He showed great coolness and determination
under very heavy fire, and got his Lewis gun into action to counter the enemy
machine guns.