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Military Cross (MC)
First instituted
on 28th December 1914 as an award for gallantry or meritorious service
for officers with the rank of Captain and below, and for Warrant
Officers attaining the rank of Regimental Sergeant-Major.
All awards of the
Military Cross were announced in the London Gazette, usually with a
citation, although awards made as part of the Birthday or New Year's
honours were made for reasons of meritorious service and do not usually
have a citation.
In August 1916 a bar to the MC
was awarded for repeated acts of gallantry. A rosette worn
with the medal ribbon denoted the bar.
"His Majesty
the King has been graciously pleased to approve of the under-mentioned rewards
for gallantry and devotion to duty in the Field:"
Captain
JAMES TODD ALLARDICE
3rd June 1919*
*Commanding 45th Trench Mortar
Battery
“For devotion to duty between 17th
September and 11th November 1918. Captain Allardice has set a fine example to
all ranks, not only during the period in question, but in the whole time in
which he commanded the Trench Mortar Battalion. He is fearless under fire and
has on many occasions showed a devotion to duty that is deserving of the highest
credit.”
Regimental Sergeant Major 1142
JOSEPH BAIRD
17th July 1916
Lieutenant
IAN MEREDITH BRUCE-GARDYNE
23rd June 1915
2nd Lieutenant
LEONARD ALSAGER ELGOOD
24th July 1915
“For excellent work when in charge of a
working party clearing away wire previous to the attack on May 9th,
1915, near Rouges Bancs. For four nights his party worked in spite of machine
gun and rifle fire, and on the last night, continued to work all night although
suffering heavy casualties.”
2nd Lieutenant
GILBERT AIRTH GRANT
14th January 1916
Lieutenant
JOHN MURRAY
26th January 1917
“For conspicuous gallantry in action.
He displayed great courage and initiative in re-organising his company under very
heavy fire. He previously carried out several valuable reconnaissance’s under
fire.”
2nd Lieutenant
JAMES OGILVIE GRANT STUART
18th October 1917
"For conspicuous gallantry
and devotion to duty when commanding his company in an attack. Although
suffering casualties early in the advance, he kept his men well in hand, and led
them with skill and gallantry, and eventually consolidated on reaching his
objective. During several counterattacks, which were quickly made by the
enemy, he handled his company with skill and coolness. For two days he was
exposed to a very accurate and heavy machine gun and snipers' fire, as well as
to heavy shelling, and he inspired complete confidence in his men, frequently
visiting them, always cool and cheerful, showing an utter disregard of danger.
Subsequently, when ordered to take over the front line again, he led his company
with skill and gallantry through an enemy barrage, and when finally relieved
brought back his men, who were very exhausted, without a casualty, over terrible
ground, and amid very heavy and continual shell fire. He displayed a
magnificent example of pluck and determination throughout."
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