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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 Shirley Duncan ... ... ... 173rd Tunnelling Co., R.E.
DOUBLE GRASSIER, i2th March, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry when rescuing,
under very heavy shell-fire, some men who had become imprisoned ia an old mine.
At the first three attempts to reach them he was driven back by heavy fire.