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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.
FOULKES, 2/Lieutenant Edward ... ... ... South Lancashire
PLOEGSTEERT, 11th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty
during an enemy attack. This officer displayed exceptional coolness and good
leadership under very difficult circumstances. He rallied and reorganised men
with marked success, and when compelled to withdraw did so by successive rushes,
under covering fire, checking the enemy advances.