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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.
STRODE, Capt. Maurice ... ... ... ... ... 2/West Surrey
GHELUVELT, 26th October, 1917. When several battalions were held up by
machine-gun fire, and many men of different units were without leaders owing to
casualties, although he was on duty at battalion headquarters, he voluntarily
went forward, and in spite of heavy fire got 100 men into a suitable defensive
position.
BAR TO M.C.
Awarded 1st January, 1918.