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.
HORNE, Capt. Owen Walters ... ... ... ... ... 2/Essex
FAMPOUX, 9th April, 1917 When commanding the right company it was largely due to
his leading that direction was kept over a three mile advance. When held up at
the fourth objective by uncut wire he went to the front and personally
supervised the cutting in front of a strongly held trench.