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.
HORSLEY, Capt. Oswald ... ... ... 2/Gordon Highlanders (R.F.C.)
ANGLE WOOD, 18th August, 1916. He led the first line of the advance, capturing
and consolidating his objective. Though wounded and put into a shell-hole he
continued to direct operations and refused to be moved back till the position
was safe.
BAR TO M.C.
In FRANCE, March, 1918. He has brought down completely out of control three
hostile machines, and of two others which he engaged one he fought to within a
distance of 200ft. from the ground, forcing it to land, the second spinning down
to the ground out of control, he being unable to observe it crash owing to the
presence of other hostile machines. He has carried out accurate and valuable
reconnaissances, and has set a magnificent example of determined gallantry and
skill whilst leading low-flying and bombing patrols.