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Harold Marcus Ervine-andrewsHarold Marcus Ervine-Andrews was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Details He was 28 years old, and a Captain in The East Lancashire Regiment, British Army during the Second World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. During the night of 31 May/1 June 1940 near Dunkirk, France, the company commanded by Captain Ervine-Andrews was heavily outnumbered and under intense German fire. When the enemy attacked at dawn and crossed the Canal de Bergues, Captain Ervine-Andrews, with volunteers from his company, rushed to a barn and from the roof shot 11 of the enemy with a rifle and many more with a Bren gun. When the barn was shattered and alight, he sent the wounded to the rear and led the remaining eight men back, wading for over a mile in water up to their chins. Further information He later achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. The medal please update if you know where his medal is publicly displayed Reference See also External links This page has been migrated from the Victoria Cross Reference with permission. Ervine-Andrews, Harold Marcus Ervine-Andrews, Harold Marcus Ervine-Andrews, Harold Marcus
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