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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.
SULLIVAN, 2/Lieutenant Stanley Frederick ... ... ... ... ... /Gloucester
Near POELCAPPELLE, 9th October, 1917. When in command of his platoon during an
attack he captured a concrete emplacement held by two enemy machine guns, and
later assisted in capturing a strong point by working round its flank. He took
out a patrol of six men to gain touch with the company on his right, and though
three were killed he continued until he had gained touch.