Medal & Mortality index
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.
WOOD, 2/Lieutenant Walter Bertram ... ... ... 8/Hampshire (R.F.C.)
Near DOUAI and LAMBRES, 24/25 June, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion
to duty on many occasions, when engaged with hostile aircraft, during which he
has shown a fine offensive spirit and the utmost fearlessness. He has had no
less than 23 combats, in the course of which he has destroyed and driven down
numerous enemy machines, frequently attacking several single-handed, and on one
occasion fighting with his revolver when he had run short of gun ammunition.
BAR TO M.C.
Near POLYGONS WOOD, 31st July, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to
duty in attacking enemy aircraft. On several occasions he has shown admirable
dash and determination in attacking hostile machines single-handed, destroying
some and driving others down out of control. He has also displayed great daring
in attacking enemy infantry and transport with machine-gun fire at very low
altitudes, in spite of attacks by hostile aircraft whilst so engaged.