Corporal KENNETH HORSFIELD
Service Number: 3531119
Regiment & Unit/Ship
Manchester Regiment
Date of Death
Died 18 August 1944
Age 23 years old
- Country of Service United Kingdom
- Awards George Cross
- Additional Info Son of John and Annie Horsfield; husband of Marion Horsfield, of Shelton Lock, Derby.
- Personal Inscription IN HEAVENLY LOVE ABIDING
- Additional Citation note
The citation in the London Gazette for 23rd March, 1945, reads: "Posthumously awarded the George Cross for most conspicuous gallantry in carrying out hazardous work in a very brave manner."
Cpl. Horsfield made several attempts to rescue a man trapped in rubble following an ammunition explosion, he continued to do so regardless of impending danger until a second explosion caused him severe injuries from which he subsequently died.
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