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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.
VERGETTE, 2/Lieutenant George ... ... ... .-. ... ... R.F.A.
HEUDECOURT, 2ist March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in
action. When the battery wagon lines came under heavy shell and gas shell fire,
he superintended their clearing under great difficulties owing to the casualties
inflicted. He then went through a very heavy gas shell barrage and informed the
battery of the new position of the wagon lines. Throughout the operations he set
a fine example of grit and courage.