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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.
MORTON, Capt. William Chamberlin ... ... ... ... 1/London
CACHY, 24/25 April, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. In
command of a company forced to fall back he more than once rallied and
reorganised his men, taking up successive defensive lines and holding up the
enemy attack, although he had lost all his officers and most of his
non-commissioned officers.