Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant

Unit:

Army Air Corps (Malton, Yorks) (Army Air Corps (Malton, Yorks))

Awarded on:

September 23rd, 1943

Citation:
"On the 27/28 November, Lieutenant Perrin Brown was in command of a patrol which was detailed to try and capture a prisoner in the S'MANCOUR area (Tunesia sheet 2 J6570). It was known that there was a sentry on the S'MANCOUR Bridge. Having reached the area Lieutenant Perrin Brown went forward to make a reconnaissance and while doing so a German patrol of Platoon strength attacked the rear of his patrol which immediately scattered. Lieutenant Perrin Brown and his runner attacked the German patrol and inflicted on them severe casusalties with sub-machine gun and grenades. The enemy casualties were known to be severe as they thought they were being fired upon by their own troops and bunched round their wounded which gave Lieutenant Perrin Brown the opportunity of throwing four grenades at them. By his coolness and courage Lieutenant Perrin Brown undoubtedly caused the enemy severe losses.
On two other occasions Lieutenant Perrin Brown has carried out long distance daylight reconnaissance patrols in and behind the enemy lines and broughr back valuable information as to the enemy dispositions.
During all the operations the coolness, courage and initiative shown by this officer has been of the highest order."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Major

Unit:

The Parachute Regiment, Army Air Corps (Whitby) (The Parachute Regiment, Army Air Corps (Whitby))

Awarded on:

September 20th, 1945

Citation:
"At Oosterbeek on Monday 18th September at about 0900 hrs Major Perrin-Brown's company was ordered to attack high ground astride the main road. He gained his objective against heavy opposition and held his ground despite intense mortar and MG fire. Later he was given a further objective and it was due to his personal leadership that it was secured. By this time the battalion was being attacked from the rear and there was no other company available. Major Perrin-Brown was again ordered to attack and secure a road junction, which necessitated street fighting. He led his company, now reduced to 22, with great dash and gained the road junction despite heavy opposition including armoured cars. In Arnhem the following morning he once more led the attack against tremendous odds - he personally took his men forward in a brilliant bayonet assault against entrenched enemy. At the end of this assault he had only 8 men left and no other officers. Throughout this grueling action lasting three days Major Perrin-Brown showed outstanding leadership and gallantry and was largely responsible for the advances made."