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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.
WAGNER, Lieut. Dixon Park ... ... ... ... n/Dublin Fusiliers
Near BOESINGHE, 9th August, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to
duty.
Having taken over and established two advanced posts close to a farm which was
strongly held by the enemy, he displayed the greatest gallantry and
determination during the difficult work of consolidation under close rifle fire
and heavy shelling.
BAR TO M.C.
ST. Louis, in the COURTRAI sector, 20/21 October, 1918. For conspicuous
gallantry and initiative. When both Lewis guns of his platoon were put out of
action, and he was unable to advance owing to machine-gun fire, he, by a daring
reconnaissance, located the enemy machine gun, which he engaged and silenced
with rifle fire, thus enabling his platoon to get forward. His fine action
greatly facilitated the general advance of his company to its objective.