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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.
WORDEN, 2/Lieutenant Ernest Harold Glover ... ... ... 3/Royal Berks
SANCTUARY WOOD, 31st July, 1917. Though badly wounded he led his men with great
gallantry under heavy shell and machine-gun fire to their objective. He set an
excellent example of courage and endurance throughout.