Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lance Bombardier

Unit:

4th Canadian Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, 3rd Canadian Infantry Division, Canadian Army

Awarded on:

December 22nd, 1945

On the morning of 16 November 1944 at about 0950 hours, Lance Bombardier Peter BEAVER was in command of a Bofors Gun of “D” Troop 69 Light Anti Aircraft Battery RCA, deployed in the defence of the vitally important NIJMEGEN Bridge. An enemy air attack developed and a bomb landed about fifty feet from the gun, wounding five members of the crew, two seriously. Lance Bombardier BEAVER, himself unwounded though badly shaken, at once brought the Bren gun to bear on the enemy plane, causing it to take evasive action and drop its second bomb harmlessly. He then at once set about applying first aid to four of the five wounded; saw that all wounded were evacuated to the nearest Medical Officer and generally took charge of the gun site. By his presence of mind and quick actions Lance Bombardier Peter BEAVER undoubtedly saved the wounded much discomfort and limited the ill effects of the wounds. He then kept his un n action with the remaining three members of the gun crew.

Royal decree no. 2, dd. 8-12-1945