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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.
SMITH, 2/Lieutenant Frank Edward Corbitt Douglas ... .. 3/Durham L.I.
Near YPRES, 20th to 22nd September, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion
to duty. During a counter-attack by the enemy he led his platoon forward out of
the trenches, the better to meet the attack, and brought his left flank up so
that the enemy were enfiladed and driven back in disorder. He set a fine example
to his men throughout the operations.