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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.
PASSINGHAM, 2/Lieutenant Edward George ... ... ... 1/Northumberland Fusiliers
Near ARRAS, 20th March, 1917. He led a raiding party with great courage and
determination through uncut wire, and succeeded in entering the enemy's
front-line trenches, where he personally shot three of the enemy.