Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Major

Unit:

147th Regiment RAC, British Army

Awarded on:

May 25th, 1945

Awarded for:

Operation Veritable

"Ffor extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in action against enemy forces on 8 February 1945. During the advance of the 147th Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps, from Groesbeek to the Reichswald Forest, the squadron of which Major Medd was in charge encountered an enemy antitank ditch made almost impassible by weather conditions. To wait would have jeopardized the operation. Placing his squadron in firing positions, Major Medd charged with his own tank and, when across, he dismounted and directed the rest of the unit over the ditch while constantly exposed to enemy fire. His courage, leadership and aggressive determination contributed to a great degree to the continued advance of the infantry and the expeditious reduction of the enemy position."

Headquarters: European Theater of Operations, U.S. Army, General Orders No. 264

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Major

Awarded on:

November 8th, 1945

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Major

Awarded on:

September 25th, 1947

With palm

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Major

Awarded on:

September 25th, 1947

With palm