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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.
GREENWOOD, Lieut. James Hurst ... ... ... ... 11/Royal West Kent
YPRES-COMINES CANAL, 14th June, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to
duty. Although wounded in the jaw, he continued to lead his company with great
dash and fearlessness, rushing and capturing a machine gun which was holding up
his advance.
This was the second occasion on which he had captured an enemy machine gun.