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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.
PADDLE, 2/Lieutenant Kenneth Cecil Lawrence ... ... ... ... R.G.A.
Near GIVENCHY, 2nd November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to
duty as forward observation officer in a very exposed position in the front
trenches. Owing to the enemy's heavy fire one officer was wounded and two men
were killed close to him, and although the enemy sent over a large number of
trench mortar bombs whenever he ordered his battery to open fire, he persisted
with his duties until his task had been completed.