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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.
STONE, Capt. William Herbert ... ... ... ... 1/Royal Warwick
Near MERVILLE, 28th June, 1918. During an attack he led his company with
conspicuous gallantry and great dash to the capture of their objective. He then
took a party with a Lewis gun in pursuit of the retreating enemy, on whom he
inflicted severe losses. Having destroyed a bridge over the river he
consolidated a selected position well in advance of the objective, and
though badly wounded he continued to direct operations for some time. During all
this time he was under heavy enemy machine-gun and sniping fire at short range.