b. 1966 Dewsbury, West Yorkshire.
DATE OF CGC ACTION: 01/10/2001 – 31/ 03/ 2002 Afghanistan.
Little is known about Karl Hearne other than he was born in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire in 1968, and served as a Corporal in the Parachute Regiment in Afghanistan. He was awarded the CGC for his actions between 1 October 2001 and 31 March 2002, but his award was not gazetted until 24 March 2006.
CGC CITATION:
The Queen has been graciously pleased to approve the following award in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2001 to 31st March 2002:
24957194 Corporal Karl Anthony Hearne, The Parachute Regiment.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: BELIEVED TO BE WITH RECIPIENT.