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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.
Moss, Capt. Vincent Newton ... ... ... ... ... 1/East Kent
Near HDLLUCK, 24/25 June, 1917. During a raid he led his party into the enemy
support line, where he remained three hours reorganising them after heavy
casualties. Although wounded he personally supervised the repulse of a bombing
'attack, and remained to the last, finally withdrawing his party without further
loss.
BAR TO M.C.
NOYELLES, 21st November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.
Finding during a relief that strong parties of the enemy with machine guns were
still in possession of a large part of the village, he immediately led his
company forward, and with the help of two tanks cleared the enemy from the
position, capturing about 20 prisoners and a large quantity of stores and war
material.