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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.
GIBSON, 2/Lieutenant Dudley Robert ... ... ... ... 4/Royal Berks
FAUQUISSART, 19th July, 1916. He led his platoon with great dash up to the enemy
wire.
Finding they could not get through, he patrolled till he found a gap, through
which he led them on under heavy fire.