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.
Baxter, Capt. Claude Wells Woolloton, I.M.S. : Guy's Hospital ? M.C.
MILITARY CROSS :
BAXTER, Lt. Claude Wells Woolloton, I.M.S. ? For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty. When under heavy shell and rifle fire he displayed great
gallantry and devotion to duty in attending to and evacuating the wounded. His
services proved of inestimable value. — Gazette, 24 August 1918.