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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.
SIBREE, Capt. Herbert John Hyde ... ... ... ... ... 1/Norfolk
LONGUEVAL, 27th July, 1916, and FALFEMONT FARM, 4th September, 1916. When his
company was held up by machine-gun fire, and he himself was wounded, he
continued to move about under heavy fire reorganising his company until he was
again wounded. On another occasion he led an attack which resulted in the
capture of 100 prisoners.