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On 17 September 1944, Lt Grayburn emplaned for Arnhem. From the evening of 17 September until the night of 20 September, a period of over three days, Lt Grayburn, a platoon commander, 2nd Parachute Battalion, led his men with supreme gallantry and determination at Arnhem Bridge.
Although in pain and weakened by wounds to his face and back, his courage never flagged. There is no doubt that, had it not been for this officer's inspiring leadership and personal bravery Arnhem Bridge could never have been held for that time. Lt Grayburn died during the night of 20 September, aged 26 years old. For his gallantry at Arnhem, he was awarded the Victoria Cross.
His body was recovered from a ruined building in 1948 and is now buried at Oosterbeek War Cemetery.
After cricket was cancelled yet again after two days of strong winds and heavy rain I had to get out with the camera. Some photos from around the Cardigan area.
Hum... simplesmente.. vc é demais..
amo muito...
és perfeita em suas perfeitas imperfições..
és Per Feita para mim... de maneira suave e agradavel...
This stone is to remember the VC winners from the paisley area and is situated just inside the gates of the Hawkhead cemetery. The names on the stone are:
Samual Evens born 1821, he won his VC in the crimea in 1855 and died in 1901. He is buried in Morningside Cemetery Edinburgh and his VC is in the Green Howards Museum, Richmond.
Arthur Henderson won his VC in France in 1917. His medal is in Lord Ashcrofts collection
John Hannah was born in 1921 and won his medal over antwerp in 1940 . He died in 1947 and his buried in Birstall, Leicstershire. His medal is in the RAF museum.
James McKechnie born 1826, won his medal at the battle of Alma in 1854. He died in 1886 and is buried in the Eastern Necropolisin Glasgow. His medal is at he Scots Guards Museum, London.
Hugh McIver born 1890 won his medal in France in 1918,he died a week later.
His medal is held at the Royal Scots Museum in Edinburgh Castle.
Lance Sergeant Baskeyfield served as the Gun Commander of 2 Anti-Tank Platoon, Support Company of 2nd (Airborne) Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, and took part in the Battle of Arnhem.
On 20th September, 1944, during the Battle of Arnhem, Lance-Sergeant Baskeyfield was the N.C.O. in charge of a 6-pounder anti-tank gun at Oosterbeek.
During the early stages of a heavy enemy attack, the crew commanded by this N.C.O. were responsible for the destruction of two Tiger tanks and at least one self-propelled gun, thanks to his coolness in allowing each tank to come well within 100 yards of his gun before opening fire.
Lance-Serjeant Baskeyfield was badly wounded and the remainder of his crew were either killed or severely wounded, he refused to be carried away from his post, and when the attack was renewed he manned his gun alone and fired round after round until his gun was put out of action. His activity was the main factor in keeping the German tanks at bay, and his example and his courage were responsible for keeping together and in action the surviving men in his vicinity.
When his gun was knocked out, he crawled to another nearby which was left without a crew, and succeeded in putting out of action another self-propelled gun before being killed.
Lance-Serjeant Baskeyfield's supreme gallantry is beyond praise. During the remaining days at Arnhem stories of his valour were a constant inspiration to all ranks.
Lance Sergeant Baskeyfield died on 20 September 1944, aged 22 years old. He is now commemorated on the Memorial at Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery, near Nijmegen.
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