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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.
HIGLETT, Lieut. George Willibert ... ... Bucks Bn./Oxford & Bucks L.I.
ASIAGO PLATEAU, 16th June, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty
while commanding a company in the second line during an enemy attack. Throughout
the fighting he maintained excellent liaison with the forward battalion, sending
back valuable information. When the front line was broken he held up the enemy
with Lewis gun fire, and by constant patrolling kept touch with the division on
his right, closing up a very wide gap in the second line. He showed great
fearlessness, and by reinforcing his threatened flank undoubtedly prevented the
enemy's further advance.