Medal & Mortality index
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.
HALLIDAY, 2/Lieutenant Clarence Peter ... ... ... ... 2/Yorkshire L.I.
FAYET, 14th April, 1917. He led his platoon with great skill in the face of
heavy fire, and placed his machine guns to such advantage that he was able to
materially check the enemy counter-attack, thereby rendering valuable assistance
at a critical period.