Medal & Mortality index
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, Capt. Robert Frank ... ... ... ... 1/Notts & Derby
Awarded 3rd June, 1917.
The Distinguished Service Order was instituted by Queen Victoria, September
6th, 1886. May be conferred on Commissioned Officers who have been
specially mentioned in despatches for meritorious or distinguished service in
the field or before the enemy. Bars may be added for additional acts of
gallantry. Since August 1st, 1918, this Order has been awarded in respect of
active service for "services in action " only, i.e., for service under fire or
for distinguished individual service in connection with air-raids, bombardments
or other enemy action.
MOORE, Lieut.-Colonel Robert Frank, M.C. ......... 1/Notts & Derby
Near ST. CHRIST, W. of the Somme, 22nd March to 2nd April, 1918. For conspicuous
gallantry and devotion to duty during lengthy operations. After his C.O. had
been killed, he took command of the battalion, which he handled with great skill
and judgment, beating off several determined attacks, and when finally compelled
to withdraw, doing so in a masterly manner, and with a minimum of casualties.
His conduct throughout the operations set a fine example of courage and
leadership, and was of great value in maintaining the high morale of the
battalion. [2648