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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.
JEFFERYS, Capt. Arthur Harold ... ... 7/Middlesex (Loyal North Lanes.)
GIVENCHY, 18th April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. As
soon as the enemy barrage lifted he ordered his company to stand to, and when he
found that the enemy had penetrated the trenches he led an immediate
counter-attack and drove them back some distance. He then organised and led
bombing parties to clear the enemy out, and join up with a company on the left.
He succeeded in this, and, although wounded, insisted on reorganising the
sector, and did not leave till the next day.