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.
THOMPSON, Capt. Claude Ernest ... ... ... ... 2/South Lancashire
Awarded 3rd June, 1916.
BAR TO M.C.
WIELTZE, 31st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Having
gone forward to clear up the situation he found it was critical owing to the
enemy envelopment of our left flank. He promptly organised a defensive flank,
which held out long enough to save a large portion of the brigade from being cut
off. It was due to his ability and promptness that a disaster was averted, and
his good staff work contributed very largely to the success of the whole
operation.
The Distinguished Service Order was instituted by Queen Victoria, September
6th, 1886. May be conferred on Commissioned Officers who have been
specially mentioned in despatches for meritorious or distinguished service in
the field or before the enemy. Bars may be added for additional acts of
gallantry. Since August 1st, 1918, this Order has been awarded in respect of
active service for "services in action " only, i.e., for service under fire or
for distinguished individual service in connection with air-raids, bombardments
or other enemy action.
THOMPSON, Capt. Claude Ernest, M. C. ... ... ... 2/South Lancashire
Awarded 1st January, 1918. [1038