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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.
GARBUTT, 2/Lieutenant John Restarick ... ... ... ... Royal West Kent
S. of HEBUTERNE, 17th July, 1918. He led his platoon forward from the reserve
company through heavy shell fire with great gallantry and ability, reaching the
forward companies with ammunition and entrenching tools, immediately after the
objective had been gained, thereby greatly assisting the consolidation. When he
found that one of the forward companies had lost nearly all its officers, he
sent his platoon back, remaining himself to assist in the organisation and
consolidation of the position, which was successfully carried out in spite of
heavy shell and machine-gun fire. He displayed throughout great coolness and
complete disregard of danger.