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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.
GRIERSON, Lieut. Kenneth Mclvor ... ... ... 22/Manchester
Awarded 3rd June, 1918.
The Distinguished Service Order was instituted by Queen Victoria, September
6th, 1886. May be conferred on Commissioned Officers who have been
specially mentioned in despatches for meritorious or distinguished service in
the field or before the enemy. Bars may be added for additional acts of
gallantry. Since August 1st, 1918, this Order has been awarded in respect of
active service for "services in action " only, i.e., for service under fire or
for distinguished individual service in connection with air-raids, bombardments
or other enemy action.
GRIERSON, Capt. Kenneth Maclver ... ... ... ... ... 22/Manchester
In ITALY, 27th October, 1918. He was in command of one of the leading companies
in the attack. He led his men across the Piave in a magnificent manner. When the
enemy
bank had been reached he crawled forward and helped to cut a gap in the wire to
within
15 yards of the enemy ; all this time he was under observation and fire from the
embankment, which was still held by the enemy. The splendid example he set to
his men contributed in a large extent to the successful capture of the first
objective. Later, in the taking of all objectives, he showed himself to be a
fine leader both in skill and courage. All the houses and strong points were
tackled under his direction in a systematic and dashing way. [3343