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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.
HILL, 2/Lieutenant Charles Vincent ... ... ... Oxford & Bucks L.I.
Near ST. JULIEN, 22nd August, 1917. He led his platoon with the utmost gallantry
on a concrete machine-gun emplacement, which he captured, killing three of the
enemy. Being wounded, he directed the fire of his platoon from the top of the
gun emplacement on to another enemy machine gun, which he captured. His
cheerfulness and courage under heavy fire had a splendid effect on his men.