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.
MUNT, Major Edsal ... ... ... ... ... R.F A.
LANNOY, 4th May, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. At dawn
the enemy commenced a heavy bombardment on the battery position. As the battery
was not firing, this officer decided to withdraw the detachments to a place of
safety. While telephoning these instructions a shell burst in the roof over his
head, bringing the brickwork on the top of him and burying him. He crawled out,
trying to get to the guns, when another shell burst close by, again burying him.
He managed to crawl out, and though much shaken, got to the guns and
superintended their withdrawal. The bombardment continued for an hour, and it
was due to his action that only one man was wounded.