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.
HALLOWES, 2/Lieutenant Rupert Price ... ... ... ... 4/Middlesex
HOOGE, 19th July, 1915. For conspicuous gallantry on the night of 19th July,
when owing to shortage of bombs the enemy was advancing down the communication
trench. He got out of his trench, exposing himself fearlessly, and fired at the
enemy in the open, hitting several. He also assisted in making a block, dug out
a communication trench under heavy shell fire, and rebuilt a parapet that had
been blown in. Throughout the night he assisted in keeping touch and supplying
bombs.
The Victoria Cross Decoration was instituted January 29th, 1856, for the
purpose of signalising special individual acts of bravery. It may be conferred
on any rank. The Badge consists of a Bronze Cross patee with the Royal Crown in
the centre and underneath a scroll bearing the inscription '''For Valour." The
colour of the ribbon is red. :
HOOGE, BELGIUM, between 25th September and 1st October, 1915. For most
conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty.
2/Lieutenant Hallowes displayed throughout these days the greatest bravery and
untiring energy, and set a magnificent example to his men during four heavy and
prolonged bombardments. On more than one occasion he climbed up on the parapet,
utterly regardless of danger, in order to put fresh heart into his men. He made
daring reconnaissances of the German positions in our lines. When the supply of
bombs was running short he went back under heavy shell fire and brought up a
fresh supply. Even after he was mortally wounded he continued to cheer those
around him, and to inspire them with fresh courage.
[Reg. No. 1422. Gazetted 5th April, 1915. Killed in action 30th Sept., 1915]
1915 Sep 30 - HALLOWES, 2/Lieutenant Rupert Price, Victoria Cross, Military
Cross, 4/Middlesex ; Battle of Loos