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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.
FORBES, Lieut. George Freeman Murray ... ... ... ... 1/Gloucester
N. of GRICOURT, 29th September, 1918, when a frontal attack was held up, this
officer on his own initiative worked round on a flank and entered the enemy's
trenches. By this action he was enabled to organise a bombing attack party which
worked up to the trench and took the enemy by surprise and caused him to retire.
This enabled the frontal attack to gain their objective. He showed the greatest
gallantry, initiative and resourcefulness.