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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.
TRERY, Lieut. Norman Horace ... ... 54th (Wessex) Field Coy., R.E.
RIVER ESCAUT, near ESPAIN. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the
night of 26/27 October, 1918, whilst charged with making and launching rafts
across the river. The work throughout was subjected to heavy fire, and his party
was driven off it several times. At length he called for volunteers and
succeeded in launching the raft, crossing to the enemy bank and making fast the
tow rope.