大象传媒

Joseph John Banks was born 13th March 1918 at Ladywood, Birmingham, England to John and Fanny Priscilla Banks.
The following citation is how my father gained his DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL.
5187360 Lance Corporal Joseph Banks
1st Bn The Royal Welch Fusiliers.
During the attackof "A" Coy of this battalion on to an enemy strongpoint, Lance Coporal BANKS displayed the utmost tenacity and outstanding leadership. One platoon which had already suffered heavy casualties and was still trying to gain an entrance into the enemy stronghold, when Lance Corporal BANKS' section was ordered to go to their assistance. This N.C.O. led his section into the attack and, failing to make headway on the left, reformed his men and attacked again from the right. Again they met a hail of bullets, mortar bombs and grenades and began to fall back. Lance Corporal BANKS, however, stood his ground and urged his men forward once more, shouting "Come on boys, let's get them" Again the section moved forward, met the same heavy fire and stumbled. The dust and smoke obscured the scene for some moments but when it temorarily cleared Lance Corporal BANKS was seen about ten yards from the post waving and shouting his men forward. They rallied and charged with the bayonet but three men fell, one being Lance Corporal BANKS. Although wounded he still gave orders to his section until, finally, realizing that the opposition was far too strong, he ordered his section back.
His great bravery and inspiring leadership set a wonderful example to all around him.

BURMA by William E Dempsey.
A cascade of myriad green,
The brown of mud,
A glimpse of blue
above the trees-

Then it's gone!

A single shot,
A cry of pain,
Red to mix with brown
On trodden earth.

Another spirit to wander
In the jungle glade;
A letter to another shore
Telling of a gallant stand.

Spirits whisper on the breeze:

Remember us...

Remember us...

漏 Copyright of content contributed to this Archive rests with the author. Find out how you can use this.