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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.
EGLINGTON, Lieut. Dudley Charles ... ... 2/Royal Highlanders (R.F.C.)
LILLE, 20th May, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion when acting as an
observer. In the course of a fight with several Albatross scouts, in which he
shot down one, the pilot was wounded and fell over the control lever insensible,
causing the machine to dive with the engine full on. He climbed out, standing
outside the fuselage on the lower plane, dragged the pilot back, and, switching
off the engine, pulled the machine out of its dive.
Not being a trained pilot, his act exhibited great fearlessness and skill.