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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.
HINDMARSH, 2/Lieutenant Clifford ... ... ... 7/Loyal North Lancashire
S.W. of BERMERAIN, 23rd October, 1918. He led forward his platoon with the
greatest gallantry. He attacked in turn a succession of hostile machine-gun
nests, and by his initiative, coolness and determination succeeded in
establishing the left front of the battalion on its final objective and taking
some fifty prisoners, including two officers.