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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.
MAYO, 2/Lieutenant Alfred Harrison ... ... ... 3/East Yorks (Tank Corps)
Near HAMEL, 4th July, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a
tank commander. Perceiving a tank broken down within 300 yards of the enemy, he
left his own tank and, in spite of heavy shell fire and being under direct
observation of the enemy, he arranged a tow rope himself and took the disabled
tank in tow. He was heavily shelled for some distance, but brought the
broken-down tank back to its rallying point, a distance of about 7,000 yards.