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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.
McKINTY, 2/Lieutenant Henry Bernard ... ... ... ... ... R.F.A.
BERTINCOURT, 23rd March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty
while in charge of the guns of a battery who were covering the withdrawal of a
division. The battery was under heavy machine-gun fire at a range of about 900
yards. He continued to shoot his guns till the last possible moment, and then
withdrew them successfully. On this occasion he behaved with the greatest
coolness, and all through the operations showed great courage and energy.