Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Corporal

Awarded on:

April 5th, 1946

"Corporal Frankish took over the duties of Rawpi Liaison Officer at Djocjakarta, the main centre of the Indonesian extremist movement on 30th September, 1945. He commanded the airfield and maintained the communication flight of light aircraft. Corporal Frankish also negotiated with the Chief of Police and the Sultan of Djocjakarta, securing the release of a large number of Japanese airport personnel who had been disarmed and thrown into prison by the Indonesians. When the airfield was attacked he remained at his post organising the flight therefrom of serviceable aircraft. During the fighting at Mageland Corporal Frankish operated a wireless set for 70 hours. Throughout the long and dangerous period Corporal Frankish performed his duties often under fire, displaying outstanding courage, initiative and strength of character."