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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.
FRASER, 2/Lieutenant Alan Gumming ... ... ... ... ... 7/London
MALARD WOOD, 8th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership.
When the advance on his flank was held up by heavy machine-gun fire he worked
his Lewis gun forward with great courage and disregard of danger, and silenced
the machine guns. Our advance was then pushed on. Throughout the operations his
fine example inspired confidence in all ranks.