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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.
NEWMAN, 2/Lieutenant Arthur James ... ... ... ... ... R.G.A.
Near HOLLEBEKE, 15th September, 1917. When it was reported that one of the
dug-outs near the gun had been blown in, he dashed out under heavy fire,
organised a party, extricated the occupants, two of whom were killed, and got
away a wounded man.