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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.
GODDARD, 2/Lieutenant Wilfred John ... ... ... ... 7/Royal West Kent
In FRANCE, 24/25 April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He
led his company in a successful counter-attack under heavy machine gun and shell
fire, kept his men well in hand, and maintained his position under extremely
heavy fire during the next day.