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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.
GOULD, Lieut. Cyril Edward ... ... 280th (London) Brigade, R.F.A,
SEBOURG, 5th November, 1918. Whilst coming into action in a new position, his
battery came under heavy fire, which caused a block in the traffic and the
ditching of one of the guns. He displayed great presence of mind and coolness,
quickly found another route of advance, and eventually got the battery forward
into action. He thereby enabled not only his battery but many others in the rear
to get forward and into action.