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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.
SCOTT, Lieut. Theodore Gilbert ... ... ... ... ... 4/Norfolk
VIRY NOREUIL, 24th March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty
when at a critical stage of a heavy enemy attack he collected a party of 50 men
at a bridgehead and directed a deadly fire upon the advancing enemy masses,
delaying their advance. He continued to walk about under heavy machine-gun fire,
encouraging his men until ordered to retire to a new line of defence. He set a
magnificent example of courage and leadership.