Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant

Unit:

No.12 Platoon, "B" Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Airlanding Brigade, 1st Airborne Division, British Army

Awarded on:

October 21st, 1943

Awarded for:

Operation Husky

This officer and his party landed near an enemy strong point and was at once attacked by strong patrols. He quickly organised his party and returned fire, killing six of the enemy.
Having dealt with this opposition, he led his party to Waterloo Bridge where he organised several stragglers into a composite force. At this time strong enemy reinforcements were being brought up to the Bridge which was in imminent danger of capture. Lieutenant Deuchar at once realised the situation, and disposed his force along the banks, holding the river line for some five hours against a vastly superior force.
During the whole of the fighting this officer showed initiative and courage of the highest order.