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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.
OWEN, 2/Lieutenant Wilfred Edward Salter ... ... ... 5/Manchester
FONSOMME LINE, 1/2 October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty
in the attack. On the company commander becoming a casualty he assumed command
and showed fine leadership, and resisted a heavy counter-attack. He personally
manipulated a captured enemy machine gun from an isolated position, and
inflicted considerable losses on the enemy. Throughout he behaved most
gallantly.
Roll of Honour :
1918 Nov 4 - OWEN, Lieut. Wilfred Edward Salter, Military Cross, 5/Manchester ;
Near Sambre Canal