Army Number: 2340074 Rank: Company Quartermaster Serjeant Name: Francis CROOK, MiD Unit: Royal Corps of Signals London Gazette : 29 November 1945 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37368/supplement/5808/data.pdf The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy: — Royal Corps of Signals 2340074 C.Q.M.S. F. CROOK. London Gazette : 13 December 1945 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37386/supplement/6070/data.pdf The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the British Empire Medal (Military Division), in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy, to the undermentioned:— No. 2340074 Company Quarter-Master Sergeant Francis CROOK, Royal Corps of Signals (Bolton).
London Gazette : 29 November 1945 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37368/supplement/5791/data.pdf https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37368/supplement/5808/data.pdf
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D7383403 Reference: WO 373/75/55 Name Crook, Francis Rank: Company Quarter Master Serjeant Service No: 2340074 Regiment: 4 Air Formation Signals Theatre of Combat or Operation: Italy Award: British Empire Medal Date of announcement in London Gazette: 13 December 1945