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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.
SOLOMON, Staff-Capt. Jerrold Bernard 2/Oxford & Bucks L.I. (R.F.C.)
In FRANCE, 20th and 24th November, 1917. He carried out a patrol lasting nearly
three hours in a very high wind and low clouds, flying at an average height of
500 ft., and brought back a valuable report. During the flight he attacked and
drove down an enemy two-seater machine under heavy rifle and machine-gun fire
from the ground. He also made a valuable reconnaissance in very bad weather,
flying at an average height of 100 ft. under heavy rifle and machine-gun fire,
in the course of which he engaged a hostile battery with his machine gun. He set
a splendid example of courage and determination.