Award Military Cross Lt. F.W.M. Sharman, 4th East Yorkshire Regiment (France, 1940)

brithm · Feb 7, 2023

Award Military Cross 2/Lt. Francis William Matheson Sharman, 4th East Yorkshire Regiment, 150 Brigade, 50th Division (105046)

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field. During 31st May 1940 at Houthem this officer displayed courage and excellent leadership in taking reinforcements to a platoon occupying an F.D.L. which had suffered many casualties including the platoon commander. He gained the platoon alternative position and he himself was wounded. He reorganised the platoon and engaged the enemy enabling the O.C. Company to direct operations and re-establish the line formerly held. Although wounded he continued in command until relieved by the Company commander.

This officer, by his personality and courage, saved what might have become a difficult situation and restored the platoon to fighting trim. Throughout he showed a complete disregard for his personal safety.
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WO 373/16/378

Transferred Army Air Corps 3rd Parachute Battalion

WO 416/325/60

Wounded France 28th May 1940

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Award Military Cross Lt. F.W.M. Sharman, 4th East Yorkshire Regiment (France, 1940)

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