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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.
OGDEN, Lieut. William Edward ... ... ... ... 5/Manchester
E. of YPRES, 31st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty
during an attack in leading forward a platoon that had lost its commander and
its direction. It was due to his fine leadership and disregard of personal
danger that the final objective was captured.