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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.
KEEY, Lieut. Cecil Walter ... ... ... ... 7/London
SAULCOURT and EPEHY, 7th September, 1918. For conspicuous courage and devotion
to duty during the operations. He was in charge of two mobile trench mortars,
and had both guns put out of action, and the majority of the teams wounded.
Despite the fact that he was wounded in the face he took over the remnants of
two companies of infantry who were left without an officer and reorganised them,
and consolidated on a line just west of CAPRON COPSE. His initiative and courage
in the face of great danger were a splendid example to all ranks concerned.