Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Second-Lieutenant

Unit:

Grenadier Guards

Awarded on:

March 7th, 1918

"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On his own initiative he pushed forward with a small patrol to make a reconnaissance, with the intention of locating the actual line held by the enemy. In doing so, he came under heavy fire from the enemy . machine-guns, and some of his party were killed. Realising the great importance of immediately securing certain high ground which had been temporarily evacuated by the enemy, he went back, despite the heavy machine-gun £re, and brought up his platoon to a point
where a commanding position was occupied .and consolidated. By his quick appreciation of the situation, and his own personal disregard of all danger, a position of considerable tactical importance was secured."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Air Commodore

Unit:

Headquarters, Eighth Army, 15th Army Group, Allied Force Headquarters (AFHQ), Allied Forces

Awarded on:

January 1st, 1946