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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.
GAULDER, 2/Lieutenant Charles William Edward ... ... ... 5 /Yorkshire L.I.
Near ORSINVAL, 4th November, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to
duty when in command of Stokes mortar section. When the leading wave was held up
by machine-gun fire, he brought up a mortar, and, despite casualties caused by
the heavy fire directed on him, silenced the machine guns. The promptness with
which he grasped the situation enabled the infantry to advance and gain their
objective with small loss.