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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.
HANCOCK, Capt. Ernest ... ... ... ... ... ... R.G.A.
BEUVRY, 18th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. The
section in which this officer was in command was being heavily shelled, during
the course of which a 15-in. shell destroyed the drainage system in the vicinity
and flooded one gun position, while in the other the gun platform was smashed by
a shell. He managed to get them bcth into action again and kept them firing. He
was several times knocked over by shell explosions.