Medal & Mortality index
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.
RHODES, Capt. Dunstan ... ... ... ... ... ... R.G.A.
VERMELLES, 23/24 April, 1917. PONT DU HEM, 1st May, 1917. He showed a fine
example of courage when the battery was heavily shelled by gas shells. He
continually exposed himself, moving about to ensure the men's safety, and
personally seeing to the clearing of loaded ammunition wagons.