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.
HARDMAN, 2/Lieutenant William Frederick Kerr ... ... ... ... R.E.
MESSINES, 7th June, 1917. He showed complete disregard of danger in assisting to
search deep dug-outs and cellars of a village for traps and mine charges. His
coolness under constant heavy shell fire kept up the spirits of his men and set
a fine example of courage. He extricated two men who had been buried by a shell
although exposed to fire himself. His work was most efficient.