TUNSTALL, Capt. the Rev. James Thomas M.C.

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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.

TUNSTALL, Capt. the Rev. James Thomas ... Royal Army Chaplain's Dept. (i /Lincoln)

Near YPRES, 4/5 October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in dressing the wounded, succouring the dying, and burying the dead under fire. On two occasions when the aid post in which he was working was blown in he succeeded in extricating all the wounded, although under heavy fire.

BAR TO M.C.

OVILLERS, 23/24 October, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty tending and evacuating wounded during the attacks. He followed close behind the leading troops throughout the attack, and by collecting and locating wounded under heavy shell fire, and by bringing ambulances forward, was personally responsible for the evacuation of large numbers of casualties.