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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.
HALL, 2/Lieutenant Lionel Everard ... ... ... ... 1/K.R.R.C
Near VERMELLES, 28th September, 1915. For conspicuous gallantry at the quarries.
He led his bombers and threw bombs himself against the Germans for nearly three
hours until completely exhausted. By his courage and example he eventually
worked his way up the trench and cleared it of the enemy.