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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.
TREACHER, 2/Lieutenant Henry ... ... ... ... ... 9/Royal Surrey
Awarded 1st January, 1917.
BAR TO M.C.
MARBAUT, 20th July, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and initiative. He went with
his runner to the flank of the company that was being enfiladed by machine-gun
fire, and, working forward under heavy fire, killed the gunner with a bomb and
captured the gun. His skill and dash were worthy of great praise and saved many
casualties.