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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.
SLANEY, 2/Lieutenant Arnold John Robinson ... ... ... ... 17/London
JERUSALEM, 8th November, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.
Leading his platoon on the directing flank of the assault, his courage and fine
leadership enabled his men to carry the objective and advance beyond, it on the
heels of the retreating enemy, who suffered heavy casualties. Taking up a line
with marked rapidity, he organised his defence with great skill, and from it
inflicted further heavy casualties on the enemy, whose whole line gave way.