| Surname: | Brinkworth |
| Initials: | W I |
| Rank: | Lieutenant |
| Army Number: | 126832 |
| Notes: | CMP. FSP. Formerly Gordon Highlanders. Discharged to commission. London Gazette 34839, 2548, 30/4/40. General List. The undermentioned to be 2/Lt's 1/5/40, 2877842 L/Sgt William Ian Brinkworth (126832) from CMP attached Royal Berkshire Regiment. Transferred to Intelligence Corps. 15/7/40 transferred to Parachute Regiment. Field Security Police 42 Division. |
Decoration Record: |
| Decoration: | Member of the British Empire (London Gazette: 34893 Page: 4249 June 11, 1940) |
| Citation: | BEF. Citation for MBE: For ceaseless energy and devotion to duty at TOURNAI during the operations on the Escaut River from 19th to 22nd May. When owing to heavy bombing, the civilian authorities ceased to function, under heavy air attacks, he helped with the organisation of the civilians, destruction of records and prevention of sabotage of the bridges for more than four days.Maj Gen W G Holmes CB, DSO Comdr 42 Div. National Archive WO 373/75 Pt.3.Recommended for MC awarded MBE. |
| Decoration: | Efficiency Medal (Territorial) (London Gazette: 38922 Page: 2625 May 26, 1950) |
| Citation: | Parachute Regiment. Lt (Hon Capt) W I Brinkworth, MBE. |
