- SURNAME
Ainsworth
- FORENAME
Richard Harold
- UNIT
40 Commando
- RANK
Corporal (A/Sergeant)
- NUMBER
CH/X3749
- AWARD
British Empire Medal
- PLACE
Augusta,Sicily 1943
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
born 1921, London, UK
also 47 Commando
Special Boat Squadron
1953 joined Imperial Chemical Industries
1973 professional wood carver
died 1992 (Aged 71) Northampton, UK
London Gazette 36259, 19th November 1943, Page 5141
CITATION:
British Empire Medal : Corporal Ainsworth was hit in the back by a piece of shrapnel during the bombing of his ship. In spite of great pain to himself he refused medical aid until he eventually fainted through loss of blood. During this time he had carried six wounded from the mess-deck to the sick bay.
In his Commanding Officer's opinion this non-commissioned officer displayed outstanding devotion to duty and utter disregard for personal safety.
In his Commanding Officer's opinion this non-commissioned officer displayed outstanding devotion to duty and utter disregard for personal safety.
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https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36259/supplement/5141NATIONAL ARCHIVES:
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D7378630
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