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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.
JOSEPHS, 2/Lieutenant Edward Albert Robert ... ... ... 5/Gloucester
S. of POELCAPPELLE, 4th October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to
duty. He took command of his company in an attack and led it forward under heavy
fire. He showed great initiative and energy in organising and consolidating the
captured ground.