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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.
PARKES, Lieut. George Henry ... ... 3rd Reserve Cavalry (i3/Hussars)
Near HADRANIYAH, MESOPOTAMIA, 29th October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty. In an assault on a strongly entrenched plateau he was in
command of the Hotchkiss guns, and by his marked personal courage and skilful
handling of them under fire, cleared the right flank of the enemy and
undoubtedly saved the regiment many casualties.