148183 Francis Murphy EASTWOOD, MC, 3 Welsh Guards

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    Personal Number: 148183
    Rank: Lieutenant
    Name: Francis Murphy EASTWOOD, MC
    Unit: Welsh Guards

    London Gazette : 7 October 1940
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34962/supplement/5884/data.pdf
    except as otherwise stated.
    The undermentioned Cadets, from 163rd Officer Cadet Training Unit, to be 2nd Lts.
    28th Sept. 1940: —
    W. G'ds.
    Francis Murphy EASTWOOD (148183).

    London Gazette : 15 June 1943
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36053/supplement/2720/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North Africa: —
    The Military Cross.
    Lieutenant Francis Murphy Eastwood (148183), Welsh Guards (Chobham, Surrey).

    London Gazette : 30 March 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37006/supplement/1717/data.pdf
    W. G'ds.
    War Subs. Lt. F. M. Eastwood, M.C. (148183), relinquishes his commn. on account of disability, 31st Mar. 1945, and is granted the hon. rank of Lt.

    London Gazette : 22 February 1952
    GENERAL LIST.
    Short Serv. Commn.
    Hon. Lt. Francis Murphy EASTWOOD, M.C. (148183) (late W.G.), to be Lt., 16th Jan. 1952, with seniority 16th July1949.

    London Gazette : 24 July 1953
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/39921/supplement/4052/data.pdf
    GENERAL LIST.
    Short Serv. Commn.
    Lt. F. M. EASTWOOD (148183) to be Capt., 16th July 1953.
     
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    The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details
    Name Eastwood, Francis Murphy
    Rank: Lieutenant
    Service No: 148183
    Regiment: 3 Battalion Welsh Guards
    Theatre of Combat or Operation: North Africa (Algeria, Tunisia)
    Award: Military Cross
    Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 15 June 1943
    Date 1943
    Catalogue reference WO 373/1


    1st Guards Brigade, 6th Armoured Division, 9 Corps
    148183 Francis Murphy EASTWOOD, 3rd Battalion WELSH GUARDS

    On 9th April 1943 in the attack on DJEBEL AINE EL RHORAB Lieutenant F.M. EASTWOOD was commanding a platoon of No. 4 Company.

    He led his platoon through heavy close range Machine Gun fire with great coolness and courage. During the advance he was twice wounded but carried on until his objective had been captured.

    Signed Lieutenant-Colonel D.E.P. HODGON, Commanding 3rd Battalion WELSH GUARDS
     

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