Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Gunner

Unit:

ss Marquis, British Merchant Navy

Awarded on:

December 20th, 1940

Recommendation:
"'In the North Sea on the night 27/28 May this soldier displayed conspicuous gallantry on board the S.S. Marquis during an attack by a German motor torpedo boat. Gunner Isherwood was armed with a Lewis gun which he fired with effect against the enemy craft from an exposed position in the S.S. Marquis. During the whole of this time he was subjected to heavy enemy fire and on one occasion his gun was disabled by an enemy bullet. He recovered his gun and continued to engage the enemy craft until it was finally silenced, showing throughout a complete disregard for his own safety."