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.
MADDEN, 2/Lieutenant Clarence Rowland ... ... ... ... ... 4/Lincoln
S.W. of LENS, 19th June, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.
Throughout an attack upon eriemy trenches he displayed exceptional coolness and
cheerfulness, and when the position was won he promptly brought rapid lire to
bear upon the retreating enemy, causing very heavy casualties. He also showed
great initiative in personally attending to all the details in connection with
blocking, bombing and mopping-up parties, setting a fine example to his men of
courage and self-possession under fire.