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.
MATTHEWS, 2/Lieutenant William Henry ... ... ... ... 1/East Surrey
LONGUEVAL WOOD, 23rd July, 1916. He organised and led with great dash an attack
on a strongly defended enemy post, capturing and putting out of action several
machine guns, and killing many of the enemy.