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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.
MORRIS, 2/Lieutenant Alfred Arthur Thomas ... ... ... .... 6/Middlesex
MORY, 24th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This
officer took command of the company when its commander had been killed, and when
the enemy broke through the line he rallied his men and recovered the trench
from which they had been driven. The following day, in a rear guard action, he
showed skill and coolness in extricating his men in an orderly manner.