| Surname: | Hartwell |
| Initials: | F E |
| Rank: | Warrant Officer I |
| Army Number: | 795721 |
| Notes: | CMP. 520 Pro Coy. 8/1/1934 he enlisted Royal Artillery, 269 Battery RA (TA) age 23.5 years at Birmingham, age 23.5 years occupation Railway Messenger, born Masley, Birmingham. Later enlisted in the Coldstream Guards, 2/9/39 mobilised, 7/9/1939 transferred to CMP. Served with 510 Pro Coy. 2/1/46 discharged. 6/8/48 He was awarded the 1939-45 Star, Africa Star with 1 army clasp, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, MID, GSM 1918 Palestine. Address:- 165 Elsley Road, Battersea, London S W 11. Francis Edward Hartwell. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 37575 Page: 2485 May 23, 1946) |
| Citation: | Mediterranean Theatre. Citation for MID: R.S.M. Hartwell was promoted to WO.I on posting to this Coy on 8 Nov 1944. At this time the discipline of the unit was at a very low ebb due to the bad administration. The previous Company Commander having been Court Martialled, and the RSM having been reverted on disciplinary grounds. It was therefore in very trying and difficult circumstances that he assumed his duties. Within two months a marked improvement was noted in the general turn-out and discipline of the NCOs of the Company. Through his cheerful and untiring efforts, his energy and devotion to duty, and the fine example he has set the NCOs, he has raised the efficiency of the Company to its present very high standard.Recommended for MBE, awarded MID. OC 510 Pro Coy. Brig Comd 54 Area. Maj Gen Comd 3 District. National Archive WO 373/90 pt.3. |
| Decoration: | General Service Medal 1918 (London Gazette: WO 100/502 Page: 27 July 20, 1940) |
| Citation: | Clasp "Palestine". Awarded as Guardsman, Coldstream Guards. |