Gunner John Arrowsmith

[acker64]

Hi,

I am looking for information on my husbands grandfather his name was John Arrowsmith his army number was 112466, He was awarded the Croix de Guerre by General Charles De Gaulle for manning his gun for 6 days solid. We would like as much information as possible.

Thanks

Amanda

[RobertBr]

Amanda

The National Archives have a Medal Card for him (Ref WO 372/1/122152). It shows that he was a Bombadier in the Royal Garrison Artillery.

There are Service Records for 180 'John Arrowsmiths' held by Ancestry. if you have some additional information about him you may be able refine the results. However a large number of records were destroyed during WW2.

Bob

[kevinrowlinson]

He was awarded the Croix de Guerre by General Charles De Gaulle for manning his gun for 6 days solid.

Amanda,

Do you know which battery he was serving with?

Charles De Gaulle?

Kevin