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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 Sydney Bernard ... ... ... Loyal North Lancashire
RICHEBOURG L'AVOUE, January, 1917. He carried out a dangerous reconnaissance of
the enemy's wire. Accompanied by another officer and N.C.O. he forced his way to
the enemy's trench. Later, although himself wounded, he assisted to carry a
wounded man a distance of 250 yards.