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.
TOTTON, Capt. Arthur Knyvett ... ... ... ... ... 1/D.C.L.I.
GUILLEMONT, 3rd September, 1916. Though wounded early in the day he led on to
the first objective, where he bombed the enemy dug-outs, and was again hit by a
bomb. He then went on to the second objective, being wounded a third time on the
way.