| Surname: | McCracken |
| Initials: | C H K |
| Rank: | Private |
| Army Number: | 7043029 |
| Notes: | CMP./RMP. 9/9/47 Died. Enlisted Royal Irish Fusiliers later Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, transferred to CMP. VP. 4/11/ 45 to discharge. Casualty List 222/17, BEF, France, Missing, 18/5/1940, L/236/31 now not missing. Casualty List 236/31, BEF, France, " Royaol Inniskilling Fusiliers, previously reported missing now not missing, previous List 222/17. Medal card has no date and no medals struck off full list. 9/9/47 Died. Inscription on gravestone: At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember him. He was awarded the 1939 - 1945 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, Burma Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. card not filled in shows all medals with no deletions. Address 4 Templemore Street in Burial Record. Charles Henry Kemp McCracken. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Military Medal (London Gazette: 35020 Page: 7199 Dec. 20, 1940) |
| 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. |
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| Date of Death: | Sept. 9, 1947 |
| Company: | UNKNOWN |
| CWGC Link: | 2690179 |
| Cemetery: | BELFAST (DUNDONALD) CEMETERY, UNITED KINGDOM 🇬🇧 |
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