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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.
GREEN, Capt. William Charles ... ... ... ... 1/South Stafford
Awarded 1st January, 1918.
BAR TO M.C.
Near Bois DE LUXEMBOURG, 27/28 May, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion
to duty during an enemy attack. When the enemy had broken through on his left
and his company had suffered severe losses, he rallied the remainder of his men
and held on for a considerable time. Having lost touch with troops on his right,
he withdrew to a trench in rear and again maintained touch with them. His
numbers being greatly depleted, he attached himself to the troops on the right
until wounded the following day.