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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.
ORMISTON, 2/Lieutenant Walter Hugh ... ... ... ... ... 13/London
Near MOEUVRES, 21st November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to
duty.
When his platoon was held up by hostile machine-gun fire he rushed forward to a
gap in the wire, but, being left with only five men, he withdrew and brought
them safely back. Though slightly wounded and badly shaken by a bomb in an enemy
bombing attack he remained at his post until the battalion was relieved two days
later.