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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.
LAST, Capt. Ernest Reginald ... ... ... ... ... 1/Liverpool
VIMY RIDGE, 1/2 June, 1916. For conspicuous gallantry. He organised an assault
on the enemy's trenches, and displayed great coolness and an utter disregard of
personal danger during the operation, which was carried out under a heavy
hostile bombardment.