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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.
WRIGHT, 2/Lieutenant George Edward ... ... ... ... ... R.A.S.C.
ERVILLERS, 23rd March, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in
maintaining his guns in action and in keeping up the supply of ammunition under
very trying conditions. On two occasions he returned to old evacuated positions
and salved ammunition in order to keep the battery supplied. Later, it was due
to his great energy and cheerful example that six guns and stores were saved,
and that his men, though worn out with fatigue, so ably performed their duties.