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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.
SQUIRE, 2/Lieutenant Edwin Ross ... ... ... ... ... ... 5/Lincoln
Near LENS, 1st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when
commanding a flank company of an assault. Finding the enemy in a strong position
and offering considerable resistance he at once organised his company for
defence, and repulsed two counter-attacks. Throughout the day he held on to the
positions he had taken, organising them in a very able manner under heavy fire
of all kinds, and doing work which was extremely valuable, as well as being of
an exceptionally difficult nature.