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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.
PULLMAN, Capt. Harold John ... ... Bucks Bn./Oxford & Bucks L.I.
ST. JULIEN, 16th August, 1917. He led his company with great skill and
determination in an attack. When two preceeding waves were held up, he sent up
flanking parties and rushed the enemy blockhouses. He re-formed his company and
proceeded towards his
objective.