Date of birth:

1905

Date of death:

September 9th, 1947

Buried on:

Commonwealth War Graves St. Elizabeth Church of Ireland Churchyard
Plot: E.6. Grave: 131.

Service number:

7043029

Nationality:

British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Charles McCracken enlisted in the Royal Irish Fusiliers later Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, transferred to Corps of Military Police and was16/7/45 discharged.

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Corporal

Unit:

2nd Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, 13th Infantry Brigade, 5th Infantry Division, British Army

Awarded on:

December 20th, 1940

Citation:
"For most conspicuous gallantry when acting as the sole remaining Stretcher Bearer at HOLLEBEKE 27th May, 1940 and at OOSTAVERNE 28th May, 1940. In both these actions when under very heavy shell fire, he continually dressed and evacuated wounded single handed.
He showed complete disregard for his own safety and set an excellent example to the remainder of his Company."

Originally recommended for a Distinguished Conduct Medal but downgraded to a Military Medal.

• - Recommendation for Award for McCracken, C H K Rank: Fusilier Service No: ... | The National Archives
  - https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35020/supplement/7199
  - http://www.corpsofmilitarypolice.org/
  - Commonwealth War Graves Commission
  

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