In the British military, what is the punishment for desertion in battle?

Gnomon

Deserters face a trial called a Court Martial. The official punishment execution by firing squad. Sep 16 02, 8:53 AM

Son of The Household Cavalry

A choice of Two Tickets to a Barry Manilow concert or the firing squad. The firing squad was chosen by 99% of all deserters. The remaining 1% were discovered to be totally deaf. On a serious note - http://lachlan.bluehaze.com.au/desertion_executions.html gives a good account Sep 16 02, 9:02 AM

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