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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.
LEE, Capt. Reginald William ... ... ... ... ... 4/Essex
ALI-EL-MUNTAR, EGYPT, 26th March, 1317. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion
to duty. During an attack he went back under heavy machine gun and rifle fire at
close range, collected and brought up reinforcements regardless of his own
safety. He then organised and skilfully led the final assault from his part of
the line.