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.
STENTIFORD, Lieut. Ronald Hastings ... ... ... 5/Leicester (M.G.C.)
Near LENS, 8/9 June, 1917. He led his sub-section forward under heavy fire with
great initiative and determination, and by his supporting fire at point blank
range enabled the storming party to get forward. Later in the attack he covered
the retirement with great skill, successfully accounting for 50 of the enemy,
who were approaching over the open. He did not withdraw his guns until the last
possible moment.
BAR TO M.C.
Near DICKEBUSCH, 7/9 May, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.
This officer was in charge of a section of guns for three days' fighting. After
enduring a heavy bombardment, when both he and his men were suffering from the
effects of gas. he accomplished a counter-attack in the evening. When the bulk
of the infantry was checked he pressed on by using concealed approaches with a
thin wave of infantry, and came into action just behind, filling a gap which
might at any moment have been penetrated by the enemy. He showed the greatest
coolness and judgment in getting his guns into position and checking the enemy.