10253 William James Fitzpatrick EASSIE, CBE, DSO, Royal Army Service Corps

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  1. dbf

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    Colonel (Temporary) William James Fitzpatrick Eassie, Royal Army Service Corps, was made a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire for outstanding ability as Deputy Director of Supply and Transport, 30 Corps H.Q.
    The operations afforded an exceptionally difficult problem in maintenance.

    Not only were all formations constantly changing, but the frequently had to be switched from command of one Corps to another. Remaining cheerful and determined in spite of all the various fluctuations in the situation and the difficulties encountered owing to the movement of enemy raiding columns, Colonel Eassie never once lost control of the supply and transport situation. By forethought, initiative and quick decision, he overcame all difficulties and throughout the operations met all demands to duty which had much influence on the operations. No praise can be too high for this officer’s invaluable work.

    Colonel Eassie was also awarded the Distinguished Service Order. He was Deputy Director of Supply and Transport at the start of operations at El Alamein. Throughout this period, by his drive and energy, he did magnificent work which had a direct and powerful bearing on the success of operations.

    His imperturbability on all occasions, including during enemy air bombing and machine-gun attacks, was an inspiration to those officers and men with whom he worked. No amount of “road strafing” by hostile aircraft ever deterred him from his frequent visits to all parts of the battle area to encourage his troops to yet greater efforts.

    Colonel Eassie was born at Newbridge, Co. Kildare.


    http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/search-results.asp?searchtype=browserefine&query=last_name%3deassie&catid=22&pagenumber=1&querytype=1&mediaarray=*
    Recommendation for Award for Eassie, William James Fitzpatrick
    Rank: Major
    Regiment: Royal Army Service Corps
    Award: Officer of the British Empire

    Recommendation for Award for Eassie, William James Fitzpatrick
    Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
    Service No: 10253
    Regiment: Royal Army Service Corps
    Award: Commander of the British Empire

    Recommendation for Award for Eassie, William James Fitzpatrick
    Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
    Service No: 10253
    Regiment: Head Quarters 30 Corps, Royal Army Service Corps
    Award: Distinguished Service Order

    Recommendation for Award for Eassie, William James Fitzpatrick
    Rank: Major General
    Service No: 10253
    Regiment: Staff
    Award: Companion of the Order of the Bath

    London Gazette:
    28 March 1941
    http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/35120/supplements/1866
    16 March 1943
    http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/35944/supplements/1299
    21 March 1944
    http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/36436/supplements/1370
    6 November 1945
    http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/37340/supplements/5448

    Listed:
    The Times, Wednesday, Apr 02, 1941
    MIDDLE EAST CAMPAIGN
    DISTINGUISHED SERVICES RECOGNIZED
    O.B.E. (MILITARY DIVISION)
    Maj. (temporary Lieut.-Col.) W.J.F. Eassie

    The Times, Friday, Feb 19, 1943
    MIDDLE EAST AWARDS
    GALLANT SERVICE RECOGNIZED
    C.B.E.
    Col. (T) W.J.F. Eassie


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  2. Bruneval

    Bruneval Well-Known Member

    Hi dbf,

    Please see below the actual DSO citation for Lt Col Eassie signed by BLM himself.

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    Regards

    Bruneval
     

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