Issue - meetings

That the Council:

1.    Notes with deepest regret the passing of John Alexander Cruickshank VC, the last surviving Second World War Victoria Cross recipient from the UK;

2.    Acknowledges his extraordinary gallantry during a raid on a German U?boat in July 1944, when, despite sustaining severe wounds, he refused medical attention until his mission was complete and safely returned his crew to base, as detailed in his VC citation:

“Though bleeding profusely and suffering intense pain, he refused medical aid until he had completed his task. In spite of his wounds he insisted on remaining at his post to direct the withdrawal of his aircraft. By his extreme devotion to duty, fortitude and disregard for his personal safety, Flying Officer Cruickshank was able to bring back his aircraft to its base and save the lives of his crew.”

The Council resolved:-

to approve the notice of motion.

With reference to Article 2 of the minute, the Council had before it an urgent notice of motion by Councillor Houghton in the following terms:-

“That the Council:

1.    Notes with deepest regret the passing of John Alexander Cruickshank VC, the last surviving Second World War Victoria Cross recipient from the UK;

2.      Acknowledges his extraordinary gallantry during a raid on a German U?boat in July 1944, when, despite sustaining severe wounds, he refused medical attention until his mission was complete and safely returned his crew to base, as detailed in his VC citation:

“Though bleeding profusely and suffering intense pain, he refused medical aid until he had completed his task. In spite of his wounds he insisted on remaining at his post to direct the withdrawal of his aircraft. By his extreme devotion to duty, fortitude and disregard for his personal safety, Flying Officer Cruickshank was able to bring back his aircraft to its base and save the lives of his crew.””

The Council resolved:-

to approve the notice of motion.