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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.
HOLDSWORTH, 2/Lieutenant Harry ... ... ... ... 4/East Lancashire
Near BRIASTRE, 19/20 October, 1918. He led his platoon on the night with great
gallantry in face of heavy fire against a strong enemy position. On the final
objective he located an enemy machine-gun post on the front of the battalion
that was enfilading our line. He led a party of six men against the post, and by
his determined assault captured one officer and four other ranks of the enemy,
together with three machine guns. He did fine work.