Medal & Mortality index
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.
LORD, 2/Lieutenant Gilbert Henry ... ... ... ... 5/ Royal Lancaster
Near WIELTJE, 31st July to 2nd August, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty when all his officers and N.C.O.'s had become casualties and he
himself was wounded in the hand. He took command of his company, and carried on
under heavy shell fire and very adverse weather conditions, until he was again
wounded in two places, displaying admirable courage and devotion to duty.