Medal & Mortality index
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.
FRANKLIN, Lieut. Leslie ... ... ... ... ... 9/ Yorkshire L.I.
PROSPECT HILL, near LE CATELET, 3rd October, 1918. For gallantry and ability in
commanding his company during the attack. His skill and initiative were most
marked. Again, on the night 7/8 October, when his company took part in the
attack on VILLERS FERME, near VILLERS OUTREAUX, he displayed the same gallantry
and coolness and captured his objective under very heavy rifle and machine-gun
fire.