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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.
PARK, 2/Lieutenant Ronald Hubert Mungo .. Irish Guards
Near LANGEMARCKE, 9th October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to
duty when in charge of a section of machine guns which he established in a
well-chosen position from which to bring in direct fire upon the enemy's
approaches. He worked untiringly to establish a large reserve of ammunition, and
when the enemy counter-attacked they were twice subjected to a heavy fire from
his guns.