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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.
PERROTT, 2/Lieutenant Eustace Stroud ... ... ... ... 8/London (1 /Artists)
THILLOY, 27th August, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When
the situation in front of a village was obscure this officer went forward
through heavy machine-gun fire and obtained information of the greatest value to
his company commander, and remained out well in advance, sending in information
till he was wounded.