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FOR CONSPICUOUS GALLANTRY Military Cross Holders of the First World War
£6.99
When introduced in 1914, the Military Cross filled a large void in medallic recognition for junior officers – the first men over-the-top when going into action. Here the author covers a diverse range of several Military Cross actions in exciting detail. Legendary characters like Albert Jacka and Siegfried Sassoon feature within, but the bravery of many lesser-known but equally gallant recipients are also explored. From dogfights in the air, hand-to-hand combat during trench raids and everything in between, For Conspicuous Gallantry tells selected (Not All) stories of individual bravery and heroism that resulted in the award of the MC.
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Description
The award was created on 28 December 1914 for commissioned officers of the substantive rank of captain or below and for warrant officers. From August 1916, recipients of the Cross were entitled to use the post-nominal letters MC,and bars could be awarded for further acts of gallantry meriting the award,with a silver rosette worn on the ribbon when worn alone to denote the award of each bar.
Great War MCs are issued unnamed All issued MCs have a notification in the London Gazette. It is possible to find a citation for the Military Cross in the Gazettes.
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Additional information
| Author/Editor | Neil Thornton |
|---|---|
| Product Code | 31052 |
| Delivery | This item is usually dispatched Next Day |
| Format | Hardback 188 pages + plates |
| ISBN | 9781781557228 |
