Service number:

4264033

Nationality:

British (1801-present, Kingdom)

In The London Gazette and in the book 'Deeds of Heroes: The Story of the Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1854–1993' by Matthew Richardson, his names is spelled as 'Scanlon'.

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Warrant Officer 3rd Class

Unit:

8th Battalion Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, 23rd (Northumbrian) Division, British Army

Awarded on:

December 20th, 1940

Citation:
"As Platoon Commander, he showed unquestionable courage, bravery and leadership during operations from Deval to Dunkirk, and particulary in the defence of Arras, where, by his own conduct, he set his men an example and encouraged them under enemy fire and aerial bombardment."

• - Recommendation for Award for Sanlon, J Rank: Platoon Serjeant Major Service... | The National Archives
  - https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35020/supplement/7198