Surname: | Kingscote |
Initials: | J F |
Rank: | Lance Corporal |
Army Number: | 6970895 |
Notes: | CMP. FSP. Enlisted in the Rifle Brigade, transferred to CMP. FSP. 1 Div Pro Coy Casualty List 305, At Sea, Killed in Action, date not reported. 29/5/40 Died. He was born in Kent and resided in London. 8/9/48 He was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, War Medal. Japser Fitzhardinge Kingscote, MM. |
Decoration Record: | |
Decoration: | Military Medal (London Gazette: 34893 Page: 4266 July 11, 1940) |
Citation: | Military Medal CitationFrance & FlandersThis NCO accompanied A/Sergeant McGillicuddy, assisted him in every way and covered him from the enemy whilst engaged in firing the oil. Throughout he acted with great coolness and resource.Awarded the Military Medal. No details of who recommended him. Sergeant McGillicuddy was also awarded the MM but his citation has been lost. National Archive WO 373/15. |
Casualty Record: | |
Date of Death: | May 29, 1940 |
Company: | 1 DIV PRO COY |
CWGC Link: | 2772567 |
Cemetery: | DUNKIRK MEMORIAL, FRANCE 🇫🇷 |
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