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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.
RIDLINGTON, Lieut. Alfred Charles ... ... 17th Armoured Car Bn. (Tank Corps)
LE CATEAU-MARETZ ROAD, 9th October, 1918. He displayed marked gallantry and
skill when in charge of a section of armoured cars. He first attacked a
machine-gun post which was holding up our advance, and, in conjunction with the
infantry, successfully cleared it and captured the guns. In proceeding forward
with two cars a bridge was blown up behind him by the enemy, separating him from
the second car and from our troops. With one car, however, he went forward
through MAUROIS and HONNECHY, which were both strongly held by the enemy, of
whom he killed five in one spot in the latter village. His prompt action
prevented the railway bridge from being blown up by the enemy.