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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.
ROBINSON, 2/Lieutenant Norgrove Stewart ... ... ... ... ... R.G.A.
ST. QUENTIX, 21st March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.
This officer, commanding the left-half battery, was engaged in pulling into
position when the enemy opened a heavy and concentrated fire, inflicting a
number of casualties on the men, who had been up all night. Only one gun was in
position, but he got the second gun into action, only to be destroyed by a
direct hit, which killed or wounded the whole detachment. Meantime, with great
exertions he got the third gun into action, and kept the two guns firing till
midday, when the ammunition was expended. His conduct throughout the day was
admirable.