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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.
GRAY, 2/Lieutenant Harry Albert ... .. ... ... Royal West Kent
N. of YPRES-MENIN ROAD, 3rd October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty in maintaining direction as leader of an assaulting wave. When
his company commander became a casualty he reorganised the company, which had
lost over 60 per cent., and beat off several minor attacks. He remained with his
men in a shallow trench when they were being heavily shelled, when he might have
gone to his headquarters. The good work done by the company was mainly due to
his splendid example.