For Conspicuous Gallantry – WWI Military Cross Holders – Neil Thornton

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 is 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.