Jack Berrell

Jack Sylvester Thomas Berrell
2nd Lt. (A./Capt.), 7th Bn., Lond. R., attd. 2/10th Bn.
On 9th August, 1918, when in command of a support company, the battalion was suffering
heavy casualties, and their advance held up by direct machine-gun fire from
Chipilly Spur, and enfilade fire down the valley. He worked his company forward,
and seeing the nest of enemy machine guns which was causing most of the casualties,
with a handful of men rushed through the village, which had not been cleared, under
heavy shell and direct fire at close range, capturing eight guns and over fifty prisoners.
He then signalled to the assaulting troops, and leading the remainder of his party over
the spur, established himself in the final objective. His daring lead, quickness and
total disregard of danger were mainly responsible for the capture of the ridge.
Later Life
Jack Berrell had three sons Peter, John and Paul. Peter Berrell fought in WW2 in North Africa.
Peter and Jennifer (his wife) had four children: Alexandra, Sean, Belinda and David. He also had three grandchildren: Oliver, Eve and Sam.

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