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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.
WOODCOCK, Lieut. Humphrey Neville Hodson ... ... 6/Royal West Kent
Near EPEHY, 22nd September, 1918. During operations he showed great gallantry in
an attack upon an entrenched enemy machine gun. He led his platoon across the
open with great dash and shot two of the enemy. The enemy counter-attacked with
superior numbers, and drove him out; but he reorganised and led his men to a
second attack which was completely successful. Though wounded he waited to see
the post consolidated before going down.