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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.
GILL, Lieut. Hugh Stanley ... ... ... ... ... R.F.A.
FONTAINE-LES-CROISILLES, 28th May, 1917. At great personal risk he extinguished
a burning ammunition dump. His promptitude and fearlessness saved several
hundred rounds of ammunition, and probably many lives as well.