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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.
NIMMO, Capt. William Wilson ... R.F.A.
Near VLAMERTINGTHE CHATEAU, 19th August, 1917. A bomb was dropped by an enemy
aeroplane on an ammunition dump, and set fire to some boxes and camouflage. He,
accompanied by the battery sergeant-major, at once ran to the place and
separated the burning boxes and camouflage, which was burning on the top of
boxes containing live rounds. There is no doubt that by his prompt action he
saved a large number of rounds from being destroyed, and also prevented many
casualties.