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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.
ELLIOTT, 2/Lieutenant Arthur Godfrey ... ... . .... ... Grenadier Guards
BOURSIES, 3rd September, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry during an attack.
Having obtained his objective with his company, he at once pushed forward
patrols to the next tactical feature, thereby enabling the advance of the
battalion to be expedited. Later, during consolidation of a position, he
displayed the greatest coolness and devotion to duty under heavy gas shelling,
and, though gassed himself, remained at duty until three out of his four
platoons had established themselves.