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.
TIDDY, 2/Lieutenant Eric William Lacey ... ... ... ... ... /Gloucester
KNOLL, 24/25 April, 1917. The two companies on his left overshot their
objective, and were cut off. He displayed great bravery and judgment in moving
his company to such a position as to be able to finally hand over a continuous
line. He set a fine example throughout.