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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.
MOORE, 2/Lieutenant Leslie Thomas ... ... ... ... ... R.E.
MONTELIMOXT FARM, near ViLLE-SELVE VILLAGE, 24th March, 1918. For conspicuous
gallantry and devotion to duty while his company were engaged in covering a
retirement under heavy artillery and trench-mortar fire. With great stubbornness
he held on to an extremely bad position, finally withdrawing his troops
skilfully in good order. His fine conduct contributed greatly to the success of
the retirement, and caused the saving of several wounded.