Medal & Mortality index
The Military Cross was instituted as a Decoration on December 28th, 1914, to
reward Distinguished Services rendered by Officers of certain ranks in the army
in time of war. Bars may be added for additional acts of gallantry. Since August
1st, 1918, it has, like the D.S.O., been awarded for "services in action" only.
University of London Officers Training Corps index
- former cadet.
Baswitz, Capt. Albert, London Regiment : B.Sc, King's College & London Day
Training College ? F. 1915 to September 1916 : M.C. ; mentioned in despatches.
MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES.
The following officers have been mentioned in Despatches for distinguished and
gallant services and devotion to duty : —
BASWITZ, 2ND Lt. (Temp. Lt.) Albert, London Regiment (T.F.). ? French's Despatch
of 30 November 1915.
MILITARY CROSS :
BASWITZ, 2ND Lt. (Temp. Lt.) Albert, 22nd Bn., London Regiment (T.F.). ? For
distinguished service in the Field, with effect from 1st January 1916,
inclusive. — Gazette, 14 January 1916.
ALBERT BASWITZ, M.C. - Captain London Regiment ? B.Sc, King's College and London
Day Training College ? son of Mr. H. Baswitz of Fulham ? killed in action
leading his company at High Wood on 15th September 1916 ? buried in Flat Iron
Copse.