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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.
WENGER, 2/Lieutenant Theodore Lanternier ... ... ... Machine Gun Corps
MESSINES, 12th June, 1917, For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in
repairing a badly damaged tank under heavy shell fire and in full view of the
enemy, and driving it back to safety. He has consistently displayed a very high
standard of determined courage and ability when engaged in salvage work, and has
set a very fine example to all.