| Surname: | Jacklin |
| Initials: | R |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 7684634 |
| Notes: | CMP. From Hull. Enlisted in to CMP. 8/1/46 to discharge. Casualty List 877/2, Middle East, Missing, 20/6/1943. Casualty List 898/2, Middle East, previously reported missing now not missing, previous List 877, 20/6/1942 29/1/49 He was awarded the MM, 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star 8 army clasp, Italy Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, MID. Address:-. The Bungalow, c/o Rose Cottage, Hull Bridge Road, Beverley, East Yorks. Robert Jacklin. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 36456 Page: 1597 April 6, 1944) |
| Citation: | Italy. |
| Decoration: | Military Medal (London Gazette: 36679 Page: 4050 Aug. 31, 1944) |
| Citation: | Military Medal Citation.NormandyOn 6 June 1944 Sergeant Jacklin and his party landed in LE HAMEL some distance from the beach on which they were to operate. Sergeant Jacklin without hesitation organised his party and led them to the correct beach. Despite heavy fire he organised the beach exits and went forward to recce the route and mark the roads allotted to him. Sergeant Jacklin completely ignored danger and was successful in completing all he set out to do. He displayed remarkable coolness and devotion to duty which was an outstanding example to his party. The successful completion of his task was the means of saving many casualties amongst the infantry assault troops. Awarded the MM. Recommended by Captain W R Hunter OC 50 Div Pro Coy. National Archive WO 373/48. |