Medal & Mortality index
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.
SIZEN, 2/Lieutenant Reginald ... ... ... ... ... 6/Royal Fusiliers
BOURLON WOOD, 27th November to 3rd December, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty when in command of a platoon. His company commander having
become a casualty during an attack, he took command, displaying great courage
and skill in consolidating the posts at the objective, and suffering few
casualties although the area was swept by heavy fire. He set a fine example of
keenness and cheerfulness and was ever ready to grasp the situation, and act on
it with rapidity and discretion.
BAR TO M.C.
E. of AUCHONVILLERS-AVELUY WOOD, 26th to 29th March, 1918. For conspicuous
gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in command of a platoon, and by his own
personal gallantry and powers of leadership was instrumental in keeping his part
of the line intact and breaking up enemy attacks. On another occasion, owing to
casualties, he was placed in command of a company, with which he held the right
of the line and carried out a most successful and difficult relief. He showed
splendid powers of command, and set a very high example during a most trying
period.