| Joseph Henry Silk | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1916 London, England |
| Died | 4 December 1943 aged 27 Burma |
| Buried | Taukkyan War Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | Somerset Light Infantry |
| Rank | Private |
| Service number | 5625234 |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
| Awards | George Cross |
Private Joseph Henry Silk GC (1916 - 4 December 1943), known as Harry Silk,[1] of the Somerset Light Infantry was posthumously awarded the George Cross for his heroic self sacrifice while serving in Burma. He threw himself on an accidentally triggered grenade to save his comrades from the explosion which killed him instantly.[2]
Notice of his award appeared in the London Gazette on the 13th of June 1944.