Service number:

365689 (NCO)/43119 (Officer)

Nationality:

British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Promotions:
?: Flight Sergeant;
February 21st, 1940: Pilot Officer on probation;
February 21st, 1941: Pilot Officer;
February 21st, 1941: Flying Officer (war subs.);
February 21st, 1942: Flight Lieutenant (war subs.);
February 18th, 1947: temporary Flight Lieutenant (seniority February 21st, 1942);
August 1st, 1947: Squadron Leader (war subs.);
July 15th, 1948: Squadron Leader.

Career:
April 21st, 1958: Pensioen.

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flying Officer

Awarded on:

July 22nd, 1941

Citation:
"In April, 1941, this officer was second in command of the squadron's outparty which embarked at Alexandria for Greece. During the voyage he was in charge of 4 Lewis gun positions manned by personnel of the squadron. On the outward journey the convoy, and his ship in particular, were attacked 3 times from the air before reaching Suda Bay and once again while in the bay.
When returning to Alexandria, in convoy, a further 4 attacks were made. Throughout all these attacks, which were made either by dive bombing or torpedoes, Flying Officer Cork controlled and used his guns continuously, manning individual gun positions in turn himself, although in an exposed position on the upper deck. His splendid leadership inspired the gun crew to resist the enemy with vigour and accuracy."

LG 35225/4215 (22nd July 1941).

• - The London Gazette of 7th May 1940, Issue 34844
  - The London Gazette of 25th April 1941, Issue 35145
  - The London Gazette Issue 35225 published on the 22 July 1941
  - The London Gazette of 17th March 1942, Issue 35491
  - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 14th February 1947, Issue 37883, dated 18th February 1947
  - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 25th February 1947, Issue 37892, dated 28th February 1947
  - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 1st August 1947, Issue 38035, dated 5th August 1947
  - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 22nd October 1948, Issue 38441, dated 26th October 1948
  - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 2nd May 1958, Issue 41379, dated 6th May 1958