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.
STOREY, 2/Lieutenant Kenneth ... ... ... ... ... 2/Durham L.I.
HOOGE, 9th August, 1915. For conspicuous gallantry and skill when in command of
bombing parties. He was seriously wounded while directing his men. The success
of our attack and the subsequent holding of the position were largely due to the
coolness and dash of the bomb throwers under 2/Lieutenant Storey.