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.
TOWER, 2/Lieutenant Herbert George Eric ... ... ... ... ... 3/Norfolk
AVION, 23/24 April, 1917. He carried out a dangerous reconnaissance in order to
report on the enemy's wire, and later attacked with his company, and although
severely wounded he continued to direct and encourage all ranks with him.