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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.
HALLIDAY, Lieut. Howard Edwin ... ... ... ... ... 7/ Worcester
ASIAGO PLATEAU, ITALY, 10/11 October, 1918. For conspicuous courage and
determination during a night raid on enemy trenches at SEC. In spite of the
darkness and a heavy enemy barrage, he led his men straight to the final
objective, where he engaged the enemy with great gallantry. An enemy machine gun
opened fire on his party at close range ; he at once, with only a few men,
rushed the gun, putting the team out of action, and brought the gun back to his
lines.