Killed in WW II.
Sergeant Sandercock was a machine gun squad leader serving with Company G, 327th Glider Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, during the defense of Bastogne.
On 20 December 1944, Sandercock's squad was assigned to outpost duty and set up their light machine gun in a hedgerow about 400 yards from the town of Marvie, Belgium. They were attacked by German infantry supported by tanks and halftracks, and after putting up a strong defense were overrun. Eyewitnesses saw a German tank drive over the position occupied by Sergeant Sandercock, PFC Lemuel R. Campbell (56357440) and PFC James S. Parsons (56360194).The German attack was eventually repulsed and a search made of the area. A wrecked machine gun and several helmets were found in the area, but no identifiable remains of Sandercock, Campbell, or Parsons. Their comrades hoped the three men might have been captured, but none were ever reported as prisoners of war.Sergeant Sandercock was officially declared dead on 21 December 1945. He received a Bronze Star medal for his service:"On 20 December 1944 in the vicinity of Marvie, Belgium, he and his squad were manning an outpost which was attacked by several tanks, halftracks, and infantry. Although aware of the overwhelming numerical superiority of the enemy, Sergeant Sandercock held his position against the enemy in the face of heavy tank and machine gun fire until it was finally overrun. Through this courage and tenacity, Sergeant Sandercock and his men inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy and delayed the enemy attack long enough to permit friendly defending forces to strengthen their positions. His actions were in accordance with the highest standards of the military service."He was also entitled to the following decorations:Good Conduct MedalCombat Infantryman BadgeAmerican Theater RibbonEuropean Theater Ribbon with three stars (Normandy, Ardennes, Rhineland)WWII Victory RibbonDistinguished Unit BadgeGlider BadgeExpert Badge with Bayonet BarMarksman Badge with Pistol, Dismounted & Rifle BarsSergeant Sandercock's remains have not been recovered or identified.
Sergeant Sandercock was a machine gun squad leader serving with Company G, 327th Glider Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, during the defense of Bastogne.
On 20 December 1944, Sandercock's squad was assigned to outpost duty and set up their light machine gun in a hedgerow about 400 yards from the town of Marvie, Belgium. They were attacked by German infantry supported by tanks and halftracks, and after putting up a strong defense were overrun. Eyewitnesses saw a German tank drive over the position occupied by Sergeant Sandercock, PFC Lemuel R. Campbell (56357440) and PFC James S. Parsons (56360194).The German attack was eventually repulsed and a search made of the area. A wrecked machine gun and several helmets were found in the area, but no identifiable remains of Sandercock, Campbell, or Parsons. Their comrades hoped the three men might have been captured, but none were ever reported as prisoners of war.Sergeant Sandercock was officially declared dead on 21 December 1945. He received a Bronze Star medal for his service:"On 20 December 1944 in the vicinity of Marvie, Belgium, he and his squad were manning an outpost which was attacked by several tanks, halftracks, and infantry. Although aware of the overwhelming numerical superiority of the enemy, Sergeant Sandercock held his position against the enemy in the face of heavy tank and machine gun fire until it was finally overrun. Through this courage and tenacity, Sergeant Sandercock and his men inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy and delayed the enemy attack long enough to permit friendly defending forces to strengthen their positions. His actions were in accordance with the highest standards of the military service."He was also entitled to the following decorations:Good Conduct MedalCombat Infantryman BadgeAmerican Theater RibbonEuropean Theater Ribbon with three stars (Normandy, Ardennes, Rhineland)WWII Victory RibbonDistinguished Unit BadgeGlider BadgeExpert Badge with Bayonet BarMarksman Badge with Pistol, Dismounted & Rifle BarsSergeant Sandercock's remains have not been recovered or identified.
Killed in WW II.
Sergeant Sandercock was a machine gun squad leader serving with Company G, 327th Glider Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, during the defense of Bastogne.
On 20 December 1944, Sandercock's squad was assigned to outpost duty and set up their light machine gun in a hedgerow about 400 yards from the town of Marvie, Belgium. They were attacked by German infantry supported by tanks and halftracks, and after putting up a strong defense were overrun. Eyewitnesses saw a German tank drive over the position occupied by Sergeant Sandercock, PFC Lemuel R. Campbell (56357440) and PFC James S. Parsons (56360194).The German attack was eventually repulsed and a search made of the area. A wrecked machine gun and several helmets were found in the area, but no identifiable remains of Sandercock, Campbell, or Parsons. Their comrades hoped the three men might have been captured, but none were ever reported as prisoners of war.Sergeant Sandercock was officially declared dead on 21 December 1945. He received a Bronze Star medal for his service:"On 20 December 1944 in the vicinity of Marvie, Belgium, he and his squad were manning an outpost which was attacked by several tanks, halftracks, and infantry. Although aware of the overwhelming numerical superiority of the enemy, Sergeant Sandercock held his position against the enemy in the face of heavy tank and machine gun fire until it was finally overrun. Through this courage and tenacity, Sergeant Sandercock and his men inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy and delayed the enemy attack long enough to permit friendly defending forces to strengthen their positions. His actions were in accordance with the highest standards of the military service."He was also entitled to the following decorations:Good Conduct MedalCombat Infantryman BadgeAmerican Theater RibbonEuropean Theater Ribbon with three stars (Normandy, Ardennes, Rhineland)WWII Victory RibbonDistinguished Unit BadgeGlider BadgeExpert Badge with Bayonet BarMarksman Badge with Pistol, Dismounted & Rifle BarsSergeant Sandercock's remains have not been recovered or identified.
Sergeant Sandercock was a machine gun squad leader serving with Company G, 327th Glider Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, during the defense of Bastogne.
On 20 December 1944, Sandercock's squad was assigned to outpost duty and set up their light machine gun in a hedgerow about 400 yards from the town of Marvie, Belgium. They were attacked by German infantry supported by tanks and halftracks, and after putting up a strong defense were overrun. Eyewitnesses saw a German tank drive over the position occupied by Sergeant Sandercock, PFC Lemuel R. Campbell (56357440) and PFC James S. Parsons (56360194).The German attack was eventually repulsed and a search made of the area. A wrecked machine gun and several helmets were found in the area, but no identifiable remains of Sandercock, Campbell, or Parsons. Their comrades hoped the three men might have been captured, but none were ever reported as prisoners of war.Sergeant Sandercock was officially declared dead on 21 December 1945. He received a Bronze Star medal for his service:"On 20 December 1944 in the vicinity of Marvie, Belgium, he and his squad were manning an outpost which was attacked by several tanks, halftracks, and infantry. Although aware of the overwhelming numerical superiority of the enemy, Sergeant Sandercock held his position against the enemy in the face of heavy tank and machine gun fire until it was finally overrun. Through this courage and tenacity, Sergeant Sandercock and his men inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy and delayed the enemy attack long enough to permit friendly defending forces to strengthen their positions. His actions were in accordance with the highest standards of the military service."He was also entitled to the following decorations:Good Conduct MedalCombat Infantryman BadgeAmerican Theater RibbonEuropean Theater Ribbon with three stars (Normandy, Ardennes, Rhineland)WWII Victory RibbonDistinguished Unit BadgeGlider BadgeExpert Badge with Bayonet BarMarksman Badge with Pistol, Dismounted & Rifle BarsSergeant Sandercock's remains have not been recovered or identified.
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