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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.
WHINNEY, Charles Toller ... ... ... ... ... 11/Middlesex
N. of MEDVYEJA-GORA. For marked gallantry and good leadership. On the night
15/16 May, 1919, during operations which led up to the capture of a position, he
was in charge of the advanced guard of two platoons sent out to exploit the
success already obtained. Encountering an enemy armoured train he so manoeuvred
his men that they got within rifle-bombing range of it and forced it to
withdraw. On the i2th June, S. of MEDVYEJA-GORA, he secured the left flank of
the attack, and handled his platoon with the skill he invariably displayed.