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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.
REED, Lieut. John Philip ... ... ... 14/Liverpool (14/Yorkshire)
Near ZILLEBEKE, 7th June, 1917. He led his company in the attack with
exceptional skill and courage, consolidating under heavy machine-gun fire and
maintaining cheerfulness under trying circumstances, which greatly inspired the
morale of his men.