During which battle did Percival earn his Military Cross?
Battle of Messines
Battle of Caporetto
Battle of Cambrai
Battle of Marne
Answer
Percival earned the Military Cross during the Battle of Messines, which took place from 7 to 14 June 1917. The battle was a British success and resulted in the capture of the strategically important Messines Ridge. Percival was awarded the Military Cross for his actions during the battle, when he led his battalion in a successful attack on the German lines.
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