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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.
HOWCROFT, 2/Lieutenant Stewart Martin ... ... ... 1/Royal West Surrey
Near VELDHUEK, 25th September, 1917. When the company commanders of two
companies who had made a counter-attack were wounded, he took command, and
showed great ability and coolness in controlling the situation for two days
under continuous fire.