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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, Capt. Granville Basnett ... ... ... ... ... lO/London
CONTALMAISON WOOD, 22nd March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to
duty on two occasions. First, on seeing the greater part of two battalions
retiring, he rushed forward in the open under machine-gun fire and rallied and
reformed them. Secondly, when the enemy made three attacks, penetrating a
portion of the line each time, he organised and led a counter-attack on each
occasion, which drove out the enemy, largely owing to his brilliant leading and
example.