Military Cross, awarded to Lieutenant James Nolan, Royal Dublin Fusiliers, 1918

Silver cross with obverse decorated with imperial crowns and royal cypher for King George V in the centre, with white and purple ribbon. The reverse is inscribed, 'Lieut. J. Nolan Sept 1918.'.

Company Sergeant Major James Nolan was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal in 1918 and was subsequently commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant. He went on to be awarded the Military Cross and was promoted to the rank of lieutenant.

The Military Cross is a gallantry medal awarded for 'Awarded for an act or acts of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy on land'. During World War One (1914-1918) the award was restricted to captains or officers of lower rank up to warrant officer.

From a medal group associated with Lieutenant James Nolan MC, DCM, Royal Dublin Fusiliers.