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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.
MARTIN, 2/Lieutenant Arthur William Dight ... ... ... 3/Royal Highlanders
S.W. of RHEIMS, 28th July, 1918. He climbed the heights overlooking an enemy
position, and established communication with the division on the left under
heavy machine-gun and shell fire. He then brought a valuable report to battalion
headquarters. Next he proceeded under intense barrage to rejoin his company, and
finding that they had lost all their officers he assumed command, and commanded
them with conspicuous gallantry, showing the greatest coolness and
determination.