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.
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