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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.
MOSSMAN, 2/Lieutenant Harold Alexander ... ... ... 3/Royal Berks
POELCAPPELLE, 12th October, 1917. He kept the direction of the right flank of
the battalion in an advance over heavily shelled ground. When his company
reached its forward position he walked over the open, reorganising it and
rallying some wavering troops, and keeping them under his command.