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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.
RIPPERGER, Lieut. Harold Theodore Alvin ... 4/Gloucester (7/Lancashire
Fusiliers)
E. of HEBUTERNE and BEAUREGARD DOVECOTE, 21st to 23rd August, 1918. For
conspicuous gallantry during an attack. He led the attack on a position and
successfully checked the enemy's counter-attack. Finding his right flank in the
air he attacked the enemy in a trench on his right flank, and in conjunction
with another company captured an officer and about 90 other ranks. He showed
great courage and ability to command.