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.
Blomenstok, Capt. Leonard Mark, R.F.A. & Spec. Lists : City & Guilds College, ?
F. November 1915 to May 1917 (invalid) ; India November 1917 to April 1919 ;
M.C.
MILITARY CROSS :
BLOMENSTOK, Temp. Lt. Leonard Mark, R.F.A. ? For conspicuous gallantry in
action. He displayed great courage and determination when observing for his
battery, thereby being chiefly responsible that the enemy's wire was well cut.
He has at all times set a splendid example. — Gazette, 26 January 1917.