Lieutenant Frederick Herbert Easterbrook
PERSONAL INFORMATION
MILITARY INFORMATION
- Lieutenant, 10th Battalion, Infantry (Army).
- Gunner (Army).
Military Cross (Hill 70)
Description: From the Regimental Diaries:
On 15/8/17 on Hill 70 near LOOS, this officer as Battalion Signaling Officer followed the attack with his telephone lines and under very heavy enemy artillery barragement (sent) back most important information which enabled dispositions to be made to meet the developments of the attack. His reports were clear accurate and concise under the most critical circumstances.
In the attack on 16/8/17 he again pushed forward his lines and although they were cut on numerous occasions he superintended their repair and ran new lines.
His perseverance and fearlessness was responsible for the maintenance of rapid communications and close co-operation with the artillery and undoubtedly saved many lives.
Date of award: 1917-08-15
RESEARCH INFORMATION
On 15/8/17 on Hill 70 near LOOS, this officer as Battalion Signaling Officer followed the attack with his telephone lines and under very heavy enemy artillery barragement (sent) back most important information which enabled dispositions to be made to meet the developments of the attack. His reports were clear accurate and concise under the most critical circumstances.
In the attack on 16/8/17 he again pushed forward his lines and although they were cut on numerous occasions he superintended their repair and ran new lines.
His perseverance and fearlessness was responsible for the maintenance of rapid communications and close co-operation with the artillery and undoubtedly saved many lives. ]