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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.
MAXWELL, 2/Lieutenant George Barton ... ... ... 32/Machine Gun Corps
Near SEQUEHART, 1st October, 1918. For great courage and initiative in the
fighting on this date. When the enemy counter-attacked and our infantry were
driven back, he kept his guns going till he was practically surrounded and our
barrage had fallen behind him. He then fought his way out, and with his revolver
put out of action five of the enemy who attacked him. During a second
counter-attack he stayed in action till the last, and then helped to form a new
line and held it with his guns assisted by infantry he had helped to collect.
Later, h-? beat off a further local counter-attack with his guns. By his
personal courage and example to his men he rendered the greatest service.