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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.
ELLIS, 2/Lieutenant Joe ... ... ... ... ... ... 13/East Yorks
Near ALEXANUROVO, 8/9 June, 1919. For marked gallantry and devotion to duty.
Although the Russian flanking party had withdrawn, he attempted to rush a
hostile post with eight men. On 15th June, with a patrol of 12 other ranks, he
kept up a running fight for three hours with an enemy patrol about 100 strong. A
splendid leader, who can always get the best out of his men.