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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.
HARVEY, 2/Lieutenant Eric Howard ... 5/Gloucester
N. of OviLLERS, 27th August, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry during operations.
After a senior officer had been wounded he led a bombing attack against a trench
held by 40 of the enemy. He drove them out and consolidated the captured trench.
BAR TO M.C.
DOULIEU, 12th September, 1918. He led his company with gallantry and ability in
an attack, and drove the enemy, with many casualties, from the position where he
was holding up our advance. At one time his men were practically surrounded and
under heavy fire, through which he rushed without hesitation to warn an
advancing battalion of the position of his company. He averted what might have
been a most unfortunate accident by his promptitude and disregard of danger.