Underwood, George Henry Francis

Date of birth:: January 21st, 1921
Service number:: 114104
Nationality:: British

Biography

George Underwood served initially in the ranks for 121 days. First commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, The King's Regiment (Liverpool), 31st December 1939, he was promoted Lieutenant, 1st July 1941 (acting Captain 15th November 1943 to 1st January 1944 and 5th February 1944 to 19th March 1944), temporary Captain, 20th March 1944, Major, 31st December 1952, and retired 16th May 1958.

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Military Cross (MC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Lieutenant
Unit:: 40th (The King's) Royal Tank Regiment, 23rd Armoured Brigade, XXX Corps, British Army
Awarded on:: January 14th, 1943

Recommendation:
"2/Lieut. Underwood in command of his troop of tanks was attached to the Seaforth Highlanders on 30th October and rendered great assistance to that regiment in holding their advanced positions against determined attacks. When asked to co-operate in an attempt to clear up an enemy post which was causing casualties to the Infantry he led his troop forward through very difficult conditions and when his accompanying infantry was driven back by concentrated shelling he covered their withdrawal by a rapid advance onto the objective which caused its evacuation by the enemy. He then returned, picking up the infantry wounded on his way, and got back with his tank on fire as a result of hits and extinguished the fire. Throughout he displayed initiative and courage of a high order and rendered great service to the Infantry. I recommend he be awarded the Immediate Military Cross."