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.
MARSDEN, 2/Lieutenant Walter ... ... ... ... 4/Loyal North Lancashire
WIELTJE, 31st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during
and after an attack. He led his platoon with splendid dash and gallantry,
capturing two enemy trench mortars at the head of his men and killing many of
the teams. Later, he supervised the construction of a strong point under heavy
machine-gun and shell fire, showing the utmost disregard of personal danger.
BAR TO M.C.
E. of YPRES, 20th September, 1917. With a party of twelve men, seeing troops
ahead held up, he at once pushed forward through them and established himself in
the trench beyond. This position became untenable owing to an enemy strong point
150 yards ahead. He therefore attacked it with his party and drove the enemy
out.