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.
McBAIN, 2/Lieutenant Hubert ... ... ... ... 2/Durham L.I.
MORCHIES, 21st March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He
led a counter-attack and established a block in a trench at a very critical
time. He held this position for four hours, and greatly assisted his battalion
to maintain its position. He showed great fearlessness and devotion to duty. In
the afternoon he was wounded.