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'''Jack Thomas Counter''' [[Victoria Cross|VC]] (3 November 1898 – 16 September 1970) was an [[England|English]] recipient of the [[Victoria Cross]], the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to [[United Kingdom|British]] and [[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]] forces. |
'''Jack Thomas Counter''' [[Victoria Cross|VC]] (3 November 1898 – 16 September 1970) was an [[England|English]] recipient of the [[Victoria Cross]], the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to [[United Kingdom|British]] and [[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]] forces. |
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He was 19 years old, and a [[Private (rank)|private]] in the 1st Battalion, [[The King's (Liverpool) Regiment]], [[British Army]] during the [[World War I|First World War]] when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. |
He was 19 years old, and a [[Private (rank)|private]] in the 1st Battalion, [[The King's (Liverpool) Regiment]], [[British Army]] during the [[World War I|First World War]] when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. |
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On 16 April 1918 near |
On 16 April 1918 near [[Boisleux-Saint-Marc]], [[France]], it was necessary for information to be obtained from the front line and the only way to get it was over ground with no cover and in full view of the enemy. A small party tried without success, followed by six men, singly, each one being killed in the attempt. Private Counter then volunteered and, going out under terrific fire, got through and returned with vital information which enabled his commanding officer to organise and launch the final successful counter-attack. Subsequently, he also carried five messages across the open under heavy artillery barrage to company headquarters.<ref>{{London Gazette|issue=30697|supp=y|page=6059|date=21 May 1918}}</ref> |
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His medal is on display at the Jersey Museum, [[Saint Helier]]. |
Counter left the army in 1921 with the rank of [[corporal]]. His medal is on display at the Jersey Museum, [[Saint Helier]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thekingsregiment.co.uk/VCJCounter.htm|title=Thekingsregiment.co.uk}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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*[[Monuments to Courage]] (David Harvey, 1999) |
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*[[The Register of the Victoria Cross]] (This England, 1997) |
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*{{cite book|year=1997|title=The Register of the Victoria Cross|editor-last=Buzzell|editor-first=Nora|location=[[Cheltenham]], Gloucestershire|publisher=This England Alma House|isbn=0-906324-27-0}} |
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*[[VCs of the First World War - Spring Offensive 1918]] (Gerald Gliddon, 1997) |
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*{{cite book|first=Gerald|last=Gliddon|year=2013|orig-year=2004|title=Spring Offensive 1918|series=[[VCs of the First World War]]|location=[[Stroud]], [[Gloucestershire]]|publisher=[[The History Press]]|isbn=978-0-7524-8730-4}} |
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*{{cite book|last=Harvey|first=David|author-link=David Charles Harvey|title=[[Monuments to Courage]]|publisher=Naval & Military Press Ltd|year=2000|isbn=1-84342-356-1}} |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.homeusers.prestel.co.uk/stewart/jersey.htm Location of grave and VC medal] ''(Jersey)'' |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20041028141732/http://www.homeusers.prestel.co.uk/stewart/jersey.htm Location of grave and VC medal] ''(Jersey)'' |
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| NAME = Counter, Jack Thomas |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Recipient of the Victoria Cross |
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| DATE OF BIRTH = 3 November 1898 |
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| PLACE OF BIRTH = [[Blandford Forum]], [[Dorset]] |
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| DATE OF DEATH = 16 September 1970 |
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| PLACE OF DEATH = Blandford Forum |
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[[Category:British World War I recipients of the Victoria Cross]] |
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[[Category:1970 deaths]] |
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[[Category:British Army recipients of the Victoria Cross]] |
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Latest revision as of 23:12, 6 October 2023
Jack Thomas Counter | |
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| Born | 3 November 1898 Blandford Forum, Dorset |
| Died | 16 September 1970 Blandford Forum |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  British Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | King's Regiment (Liverpool) |
| Battles / wars | World War I |
| Awards |  Victoria Cross |
| Other work | Postman[1] |
Jack Thomas Counter VC (3 November 1898 – 16 September 1970) was an English 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.
He was 19 years old, and a private in the 1st Battalion, The King's (Liverpool) Regiment, British Army during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
On 16 April 1918 near Boisleux-Saint-Marc, France, it was necessary for information to be obtained from the front line and the only way to get it was over ground with no cover and in full view of the enemy. A small party tried without success, followed by six men, singly, each one being killed in the attempt. Private Counter then volunteered and, going out under terrific fire, got through and returned with vital information which enabled his commanding officer to organise and launch the final successful counter-attack. Subsequently, he also carried five messages across the open under heavy artillery barrage to company headquarters.[2]
Counter left the army in 1921 with the rank of corporal. His medal is on display at the Jersey Museum, Saint Helier.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Jack Counter - Jerripedia".
- ^ "No. 30697". The London Gazette (Supplement). 21 May 1918. p. 6059.
- ^ "Thekingsregiment.co.uk".
Bibliography
[edit]- Buzzell, Nora, ed. (1997). The Register of the Victoria Cross. Cheltenham, Gloucestershire: This England Alma House. ISBN 0-906324-27-0.
- Gliddon, Gerald (2013) [2004]. Spring Offensive 1918. VCs of the First World War. Stroud, Gloucestershire: The History Press. ISBN 978-0-7524-8730-4.
- Harvey, David (2000). Monuments to Courage. Naval & Military Press Ltd. ISBN 1-84342-356-1.
External links
[edit]- Location of grave and VC medal (Jersey)