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.
TURNER, 2/Lieutenant Alfred Hartin ... ... ... 9(8) E. Surrey (55th T.M.B.)
ALBERT, 22nd August, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership during
the attack when in charge of a section of light trench mortars. He kept his guns
in action for an hour at zero under heavy shelling, and then took them forward,
bringing them to bear on an enemy machine-gun post, which he destroyed. Later he
again moved them up and assisted the front line troops, his initiative being of
great assistance.