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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.
LOTT, Capt. Francis Albert ... ... ... ... ... 1/Welch (32/M.G.C.)
Near ORS, 4th November, 1918. For conspicuous courage and devotion to duty at
the crossing of the OISE-SAMBRE CANAL. He carried out personal reconnaissance,
and pushed his guns boldly forward before the attack. During the attack he
opened an intense fire on enemy machine guns, and swept the points from which
the bridging parties could be fired on.
This made it possible for the canal to be bridged very quickly.