The Military Cross is awarded to commissioned officers of the substantive rank of Captain or below, or Warrant Officers for distinguished and meritorious services in battle. The MC was established in December, 1915. In 1920, the terms were altered to clearly state the award was for gallant and distinguished services in action and that naval and air force officers could be awarded the cross for gallant and distinguished services on the ground.
Canadian have been awarded a total of 3,727 MCs, with 324 first bars and 18 second bars.
