Queripel,
Lionel Ernest
Son (with one sister) of Col. Leslie Herbert Queripel, CMG,
DSO (1881-1962) and Sybil Kidner (1891-1983).
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13.07.1920
Winterbourne, Monkton, Dorset
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19.09.1944
(KIA) [age 24]
[Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery 5.D.8] |
| 2nd Lt.
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22.10.1939 [108181] |
| Lt.
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22.04.1941 |
| T/Capt.
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28.07.1942 |
* In Holland on September 19th, 1944, Captain
Queripel was acting as Company Commander. When advancing on Arnhem, heavy and
continuous enemy fire caused his company to split up on both sides of the
road, and inflicted considerable losses. Repeatedly crossing and re-crossing
the road under sustained and accurate fire, Captain Queripel not only
immediately re-organized his force, but carried a wounded serjeant to the
Regimental Aid Post, and was himself wounded in the face. Nevertheless he
personally lead an attack on the strong point blocking their progress, and
killed the occupants, thereby enabling the advance to continue. Later, Captain
Queripel found himself cut off with a small party. Although by then
additionally wounded in both arms, he continued to inspire his men to resist
until increasing enemy pressure forced him to order their withdrawal. He
insisted on remaining behind to cover their retreat with pistol fire and hand
grenades, and was not seen again. During nine hours of confused and bitter
fighting Captain Queripel unceasingly displayed gallantry of the highest
order. His courage, leadership and devotion to duty were magnificent and
inspiring. |
Education:
Royal Military
College, Sandhurst (1939;
intake).
| 22.10.1939 |
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commissioned,
The Royal
Sussex Regiment
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2nd
Battalion The Royal Sussex Regiment (Western Desert)
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19.09.1944
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Second-in-Command,
A Company, 10th
Parachute Battalion (Italy; Arnhem [killed in action])
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