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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.
MIEVILLE, Capt. Walter Stokes .... ... 1 /Artists
S. of MARCOING, 30th December, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to
duty.
When ordered to support a counter-attack he walked forward across the open to
one of the advanced companies under machine-gun fire and obtained information of
the utmost value. His coolness and gallantry were a splendid example to all
those under him.