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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.
MILLIGAN, Capt. Andrew ... ... ... ... ... 8/West Yorks
N.E. of SOLESMES, 20th October, 1918. During the attack, when the situation was
obscure, he went forward to the outpost line under very heavy fire, reorganised
the dispositions of the right flank of the battalion which was in the air, and
brought back most valuable information. He has shown consistent courage.