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.
HINGLEY, Capt. Alfred Norman ... ... ... ... 13/Middlesex
CARENCY SECTOR, 1st to 11th April, 1917. For over 10 days this officer showed
most conspicuous bravery and was a splendid example to all, carrying out his
duties under very-heavy bombardment. Though wounded he carried on until his
battalion was relieved five days later.
The Distinguished Service Order was instituted by Queen Victoria, September
6th, 1886. May be conferred on Commissioned Officers who have been
specially mentioned in despatches for meritorious or distinguished service in
the field or before the enemy. Bars may be added for additional acts of
gallantry. Since August 1st, 1918, this Order has been awarded in respect of
active service for "services in action " only, i.e., for service under fire or
for distinguished individual service in connection with air-raids, bombardments
or other enemy action.
HINGLEY, Lt.-Col. Alfred Norman, M.C, 13/Middlesex
Near RIEUX, 10th October, 1918. For great gallantry. When the advance met with
heavy machine-gun and shell fire, and the leading companies had lost many
officers, he personally led the battalion to its final objective. Again, on
October nth, near Avesnes-les-Aubert, under an intense enemy barrage, it was due
to his personal courage and leadership that the ground gained by the battalion
was maintained. He set a very fine example to all. [2914