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.
SMITH, 2/Lieutenant Gordon Richard ... .. ... ... 3/West Riding
Near ROBECQ, 18th July, 1918. For most gallant service in connection with a
raid. Though severely wounded shortly after his Stokes mortars opened he urged
his teams to continue firing. Four men were killed and one wounded besides
himself, but owing to his indomitable spirit the survivors stuck it out and
competed ths firing. The barrage was most accurate, many enemy dead being found
by the raiding party.