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Fairweather MC, Lieutenant Basil Creake
The following is the text from Army Form W.3121 describing the date, place and action for which P/No 194859 Lieutanant Basil Creyke Fairweather was recommended for an award by the Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, Lieutenant Colonel J R C Crosslé on 28 Februay 1943 and forwarded through the chain of command for approval.
On this day
Tuesday 12 Jul 1938
In July 1938, the 2nd Battalion The Royal Ulster Rifles handed over its duties at Nathanya and moved to the Syrian frontier where it patrolled from two company bases. One base was at Al Malikiya in the east and the other at Igrit.
12 July
On this day
12 July
Tuesday 12 Jul 1938
In July 1938, the 2nd Battalion The Royal Ulster Rifles handed over its duties at Nathanya and moved to the Syrian frontier where it patrolled from two company bases. One base was at Al Malikiya in the east and the other at Igrit.
On this day
12 July
Tuesday 12 Jul 1938
In July 1938, the 2nd Battalion The Royal Ulster Rifles handed over its duties at Nathanya and moved to the Syrian frontier where it patrolled from two company bases. One base was at Al Malikiya in the east and the other at Igrit.