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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.
KINGDON, 2/Lieutenant Frank Denys ... ... ... ... 29th Battery R.F.A.
SAPIGNIES, 25th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry. When heavy enemy fire
killed two men and wounded several others of his battery he organised a
stretcher party and got them to a place of safety under heavy shelling. By his
example of coolness he kept the battery in action and saved several lives.
Later, while observing under heavy enfilade fire, he showed marked devotion to
duty, and kept up communication with his battery by visual, and got back
valuable information.