Harry Silk

Joseph Henry Silk
Nickname(s) Harry
Born (1916-08-14)14 August 1916
London, England
Died 4 December 1943(1943-12-04) (aged 27)
Burma
Buried Taukkyan War Cemetery
Allegiance  United Kingdom
Service/branch  British Army
Rank Private
Service number 5625234
Unit Somerset Light Infantry
Battles/wars Second World War  
Awards George Cross

Private Joseph Henry Silk GC (14 August 1916 4 December 1943),[1] known as Harry Silk,[2] of the Somerset Light Infantry was posthumously awarded the George Cross for his heroic self-sacrifice while serving in Burma. He threw himself on an accidentally triggered grenade to save his comrades from the explosion which killed him instantly.[3]

Notice of his award appeared in the London Gazette on 13 June 1944.

References

  1. WW2 Awards Harry Silk
  2. Michael Ashcroft, George Cross Heroes, 2010
  3. CWGC entry
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