An Outstanding Rhine Crossing MM Group to A/Cpl Brooks KOSB / brought in 30 wounded men

GVI Military Medal, correctly impressed 3602585 A.Cpl.J.Brooks. K,O.S.B

France and Germany Star

Defence Medal 

End of War Medal

 

Condition VF+

 

John Brooks was a native of Stockport, near Manchester.   

 

He joined the 6th Bn on the 30th of July 1944, and was given command of the Stretcher Bears of 'C' Coy.

 

Brooks was wounded in action on the 8th of August 1944, he was able to recover and returned to his Bn. He was later awarded the Military Medal, largely for his actions during the Crossing of the Rhine phase of the campaign. His MM was gazetted on the 24th of January 1946; the citation is as follows;

 

'  LCpl Brooks joined the Battalion on 30 July 1944 and immediatley assumed command of 'C' Coy Stretcher Bearers.

 

In this capacity he has displayed outstanding devotion to duty and complete disregard for his personal safety; he has rescued wounded under intense fire on numerous occassions and has inspired his comrades to do likewise; his calm bearing has encouraged all ranks. 

 

On 26 Mar 45, L Cpl Brooks' Company became involved in a most savage battle following a counter-attack, and many seriously wounded men lay about requiring medical attention. L Cpl Brooks rendered aid to each man in turn, entirely ignoring the battle all around him. He eventually succeded in evacuating some 30 casualties and undoubtedly saved several lives as wounds in this engagement were particularly severe owing to the hand-to-hand fighting.

 

The above is but an example of the work of this NCO, which has been the admiration of all concerned throughout the Campaign.'