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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.
McMILLAN, 2/Lieutenant Ernest Albert ... ... ... 1/Cameron Highlanders
17th October, 1918. For very gallant and skilful leading of a platoon sent out
to do a flanking movement. He successfully accomplished his task, enfilading the
enemy's position and clearing a ridge. By so doing, this platoon virtually
captured the whole of the battalion's objective, with forty-two prisoners and
ten machine-guns, without a single casualty being incurred.