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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.
MATTHEWS, Capt. Gwyn Hobson ... ... ... .. 3/Machine Gun Corps
COURCELLES, 21st August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and initiative in
command of two sections of machine guns during an attack. He successfully
brought his guns into action against enemy pockets which the infantry had
overlooked iii the fog, and captured many prisoners. Throughout the action he
handled his guns with great skill, and set a fine example to all under his
command.