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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.
RABINO, 2/Lieutenant Francis Aloysius ... ... ... ... ... 3(1)Dorset
SAMBRE CANAL, 4th November, 1918. For gallant and able leadership in the attack.
He commanded the platoon which first effected a crossing over the canal, and it
was chiefly owing to his energy and initiative that a crossing was effected at a
very critical time of the attack. In the subsequent advance he again showed
great ability.