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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.
FRIEND, 2/Lieutenant Charles Percy ... ... ... ... ... 3/Wilts
Near MORCHIES, 22/23 March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to
duty.
As company commander he kept his men under a fine state of control in the face
of great odds. He organised his line of defence with the greatest skill, and by
his fine example kept up the spirit of his company, which inflicted heavy
casualties and held the enemy in check at a critical moment.