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.
NETHERCOT, 2/Lieutenant Robert Pinkerton ... ... ... 8/West Yorks
ECOUST, 3rd May, 1917. Although wounded in three places, he rallied his men and
led them forward in the face of very heavy hostile fire.