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The Military Cross (MC) is the third-level (second-level pre-1993) military decoration awarded to officers and (since 1993) other ranks of the British Armed Forces, and formerly awarded to officers of other Commonwealth countries.

The MC is granted in recognition of "an act or acts of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy on land" to all members of the British Armed Forces of any rank. In 1979, the Queen approved a proposal that a number of awards, including the Military Cross, could be recommended posthumously.
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  1. SOE Archambault, Jean Paul

    SURNAME Archambault FORENAME Jean Paul UNIT F Section SOE RANK Captain NUMBER AWARD Military Cross PLACE France ADDITIONAL INFORMATION died - see Roll of Honour

  2. 22 SAS Stenner, James Duncan

    SURNAME Stenner FORENAME James Duncan UNIT B Squadron RANK Major NUMBER AWARD Military Cross PLACE Iraq 2003 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION died 2004 - see Roll of Honour

  3. CHINDITS 1943 Borrow, George Henry

    SURNAME Borrow FORENAME George Henry UNIT Royal Sussex Regiment,attached 13 King's Regiment (Liverpool) RANK Lieutenant NUMBER 228394 AWARD Military Cross PLACE Burma 1943 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Intelligence Officer,No 2 Group killed 1944 (see Chindits 1944 Roll of Honour)

  4. RM CDOS Burton, John George

    SURNAME Burton FORENAME John George UNIT 41 Commando (Intelligence Officer) RANK A/T/Captain NUMBER AWARD Military Cross PLACE Italy 1943 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION born 1921 died 1978 London Gazette 36676, 25th August 1944, Page 4010 (MC)

  5. PARAS Ashford, Richard

    SURNAME Ashford FORENAME Richard UNIT 2 Bn (A Company) RANK Captain (T/Major) NUMBER 168721 AWARD Military Cross PLACE North Africa 1942 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION KIA - see Roll of Honour

  6. SAS Anderson, Morris Elliot

    SURNAME Anderson FORENAME Morris Elliot UNIT Special Boat Squadron RANK Captain NUMBER P13342V AWARD Military Cross PLACE Mediterranean 1944 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION parent unit Union Defence Force (South Africa)

  7. 22 SAS Wight, Aldwin James Glendinning

    SURNAME Wight FORENAME Aldwin James Glendinning UNIT G Squadron + Commanding Officer RANK Captain + Lieutenant Colonel NUMBER 501023 AWARD Military Cross, Officer of the Order of the British Empire PLACE Falklands 1982 (MC) Bosnia 1994 (OBE) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION parent...
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  8. PARAS 2 Farrar-Hockley, Charles Dair

    SURNAME Farrar-Hockley FORENAME Charles Dair UNIT 2 Para (A Company) RANK Major NUMBER 483902 AWARD Military Cross PLACE Falklands 1982 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Aldershot age 35 born 2.12.1946 RMA Sandhurst commissioned 1967 3 Para ADC to Commander,Land Forces (1 year)...

  9. PARAS 2 Crosland, John Harry

    SURNAME Crosland FORENAME John Harry UNIT 2 Para (B Company) RANK Major, Colonel (CBE) NUMBER 483886 AWARD Military Cross, Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire PLACE Falklands 1982, 1999 (CBE) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Fleet, Hampshire age 36 (when...
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  10. PARAS 2 Connor, Colin Spencer

    SURNAME Connor FORENAME Colin Spencer UNIT 2 Para (Recon Pltn) RANK Lieutenant NUMBER 509087 AWARD Military Cross PLACE Falklands 1982 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from London age 24 London Gazette 49134, 8th October 1982, Page 12846

  11. PARAS 2 Collett, David Alan

    SURNAME Collett FORENAME David Alan UNIT 3 Para (A Company) RANK Major NUMBER 482704 AWARD Military Cross PLACE Falklands 1982 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Romsey age 36 London Gazette 49134, 8th October 1982, Page 12846

  12. PARAS 2 Argue, Michael Hugh (Mike)

    SURNAME Argue FORENAME Michael Hugh (Mike) UNIT 3 Para (B Company) RANK Major NUMBER 495605 AWARD Military Cross,Mention in Despatches PLACE Northern Ireland 1981 (MiD) Falklands 1982 (MC) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Beaconsfield born 1.3.1947 Acomb, York educated Penwortham...
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  13. 22 SAS Morrison, Alastair George Angus

    SURNAME Morrison FORENAME Alastair George Angus UNIT G Squadron (CO) RANK Major NUMBER 474016 AWARD Military Cross, Officer of the British Empire PLACE Oman 1970-1971 (MC), Mogadishu 1977 (OBE) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION parent unit Scots Guards holder M.C. 22 SAS 1968-79...
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  14. 22 SAS Burls, Timothy William

    SURNAME Burls FORENAME Timothy William UNIT D Squadron (17 Troop) RANK Captain NUMBER 491132 AWARD Military Cross PLACE Falklands 1982 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION parent unit Parachute Regiment London Gazette 49134, 8th October 1982, Page 12846

  15. 22 SAS Hamilton, Gavin John

    SURNAME Hamilton FORENAME Gavin John UNIT D Squadron (19 Troop) RANK Captain NUMBER 499793 AWARD Military Cross PLACE Falklands 1982 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION parent unit Green Howards (Yorkshire Regiment) KIA - see Roll of Honour London Gazette 49134, 8th October 1982, Page...

  16. 22 SAS Gullan, Patrick Hector

    SURNAME Gullan FORENAME Patrick Hector UNIT B Squadron RANK Captain NUMBER 483921 AWARD Military Cross PLACE Dhofar 1975 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION parent unit Parachute Regiment later CO B Squadron (Iranian Embassy Siege) OC Parachute Depot and HQ 3 Commando Brigade 1982...

  17. 22 SAS Westmacott, Herbert Richard

    SURNAME Westmacott FORENAME Herbert Richard UNIT G Squadron RANK Captain NUMBER 491354 AWARD Military Cross PLACE Northern Ireland 1980 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION parent unit 2 Bn Grenadier Guards KIA - see Roll of Honour

  18. 22 SAS Manuera, Eru Ihaka

    SURNAME Manuera FORENAME Eru Ihaka UNIT New Zealand Squadron (1 Ranger Squadron New Zealand SAS Regiment) RANK Lieutenant NUMBER 304479 AWARD Military Cross PLACE Borneo 1965 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION parent unit Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment

  19. 22 SAS de la Billiere, Peter Edgar de la Cour

    SURNAME de la Billiere FORENAME Peter Edgar de la Cour UNIT D Squadron + A Squadron + Commanding Officer RANK Lieutenant + Captain + Captain (T/Major) + Lieutenant Colonel NUMBER 424859 AWARD Distinguished Service Order, Military Cross and bar, Mention in Despatches, CBE PLACE...
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  20. 22 SAS Thompson, Henry Arthur Irwin

    SURNAME Thompson FORENAME Henry Arthur Irwin UNIT D Squadron (C.O.) RANK Major NUMBER 189285 AWARD Military Cross,Mention in Despatches PLACE Malaya 1957 (MiD) Malaya 1958 (MC) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION parent unit Royal Scots Fusiliers served B and D Squadrons and HQ (Ops...
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