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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.
POCOCK, 2/Lieutenant Reginald William ... ... ... ... ... R.F.A.
Near BOESINGHE, 12th October, 1917. When in command of a party of trench mortars
under heavy shell fire he constructed a track and succeeded in bringing into
action three guns which were badly bogged in shell-holes, and then assisted in
bringing up ammunition.