Royal Military Police

Soldier Details:

Surname:	McCracken
Initials:	C.H.K.
Rank:	Private
Army No.:	7043029
Notes:	CMP./RMP VP. 9/9/47 Died. Enlisted Royal Irish Fusiliers later Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, transferred to CMP. Casualty List 236, BEF, France, previously reported missing now not missing, previous List 222.16/7/45 discharged. 18/4/1940 Casualty List 222, BEF, France, Missing, 18/5/1940, L/236/31 now not missing.. 9/9/47 Died. Inscription on gravestone: At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember him. Address 4 Templemore Street in Burial Record. Charles Henry Kemp McCracken.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)

1. Decoration:   Military Medal

Gazette Date: 1940-12-20

Gazette Issue: 35020

Gazette Page: 7199

Theatre: B.E.F. France & Flanders

Citation:   Awarded whilst serving with the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. 5 Infantry Division. McCracken, C H K Fusilier 7043029, 1 Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. For most conspicuous gallant when acting as the sole remaining Stretcher Bearer at Hollebeke 27th May, 1940 and at Oosttaverne 28th May, 1940. In both these actions when under very heavy shell fire, he continually dressed and evacuated wounded singe handed. He showed complete disregard for his own safety and set an excellent example to the remainder of his company. (L.G. 20/6/1940). Recommended to DCM awarded MM.

Casualty Details:

Date Killed:	9th September 1947
Company:	UNKNOWN
Cemetery:	BELFAST (DUNDONALD) CEMETERY   UNITED KINGDOM
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