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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.
SAVOURS, 2/Lieutenant Herbert Jay ... ... ... ... 3/Royal Fusiliers
FONTAINE-AU-BOIS, LEVAL and MONT DOURLERS, 3rd to 8th November, 1918. For
conspicuous skill and gallantry in leading his company during the operations. In
spite of a dense fog he made good each stage of the advance until the final
objective was reached, where his company captured an enemy field battery near
LES ETOQUIES. He set a very fine example to his men.