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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.
FAIRTLOUGH, Capt. Gerard Howard ... ... ... ... R.E.
DEMUIN, 30th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During
recent operations, when the enemy pressed back the troops on the right, he
collected a party of runners, orderlies and stragglers under heavy machine-gun
fire and checked the enemy advance.