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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, Capt. Walter Campbell ... 1 /Artists (4th Bn., Special Brigade, R.E.)
This officer was in command of a double company ("P" and " Q ") operating on the
55th Divisional front. Throughout the enormous work involved in the
preparations, he handled the difficult situations that arose with insight and
resource, and by his careful attention to detail and indefatigable energy
enabled the complicated operations to be carried through without a hitch.
The services referred to were rendered on the BLAIREVILLE-FICHEUX front between
13th and 28th June, 1916, culminating in the gas attack launched from that front
on the latter date.
Awarded 1st January, 1917.