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.
OLDFIELD, Capt. Reginald Theodore ... ... ... ... 2/Bedford
S. of BRAY CORBIE ROAD, 6th August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion
to duty during an enemy attack. Finding that the enemy were occupying the trench
immediately on his flank, he made an effective bomb block, and at the same time
moved a section of his platoon to prevent the enemy moving round his flank. He
effectively beat off the attack, and finally forced the enemy completely out of
the support system. His gallant and able leadership prevented a serious
penetration of the line at this point.
BAR TO M.C.
E. of RONSSOY, 21st September, 1918. He was in command of an assaulting company,
which had both flanks exposed. After making a thorough reconnaissance of the
country round QUENCHETTES WOOD, locating the enemy's positions accurately, He,
with the co-operation of four machine guns, then led two successful bombing
attacks up DUNCAN AVENUE and POT LANE, which enabled him to get in touch with
units on both flanks and clean up a large body of the enemy.