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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.
GOLDIE, Capt. Bernard Charles Mary ... ... ... ... 10/London
Near SIVRI TEPE, EGYPT, 19th September, 1918, For conspicuous gallantry and dash
during the operations. He, in conjunction with another officer, each in command
of a platoon of the advanced guard, though taken on both flanks by machine-gun
fire, pushed on, captured their objective and several prisoners. This manoeuvre
turned Sivri Tepe, and was instrumental in causing the enemy to retire, thus
materially assisting the advance.