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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.
STRATTON, 2/Lieutenant Gilbert Leonard ... ... ... ... ... R.F.A.
RAMADI, 11th July, 1917. When his section was subjected to intense and accurate
fire from six hostile guns he worked with great courage and coolness, and
succeeded in silencing two of them. Though exposed to the fiercest heat he
displayed extraordinary energy through-out the day, and set a fine example of
courage and determination to his section.