Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Marine

Unit:

Royal Marines, Combined Operations Headquarters, War Office, British Government

Awarded on:

October 2nd, 1942

Awarded for:

Operation Jubilee

Recommendation:
"During the approach to White Beach in L.C.A. under a continuous an withering fire, Marine Breen took u a position with his Bren gun on the Port side of his craft. He continued to fire with accuracy and effect at the German positions and succeeded in neutralising the German gun position on the Casino. During this time the craft was being continually hit by small arms and mortar fire but Marine Breen continued undaunted until all his ammunition had been expended."