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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.
NELSON, 2/Lieutenant Lewis Archibald ... ... ... ... ... 2/Leicester
S. of NEUVILLE VITASSE, 9th April, 1917. He rendered valuable assistance to the
infantry, making gaps in the wire and clearing the enemy trench, thus saving
many casualties. Later, he reached his objective entirely unsupported, and
remained in action for four hours.