- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Temporary Brigadier
- Awarded on:
- March 18th, 1943
"Brig. PHILLIPS has been DDMS 13 Corps since 8 Apl 42. This period included the battles around TOBRUK beginning 27 May, the subsequent withdrawal to the ALAMEIN line and the fighting in that position. Throughout that period the successful evacuation and treatment of casualties was largely due to the arrangements made and supervised by Brig. PHILLIPS. In this is displayed an exceptionally astute appreciation of the requirements of the varied and difficult situations arising, and his anticipation of events from the medical point of view ensured that wounded were evacuated expeditiously and with the minimum suffering. The energy displayed by Brig. PHILLIPS and his personal influence exercised through frequent visiting of all Corps Medical Units was a great inspiration and encouragement to his subordinates and the source of confidence to those working in close touch with him. He was once taken prisoner but later had success in escaping and carried on with his duties immediately."