Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel

Unit:

1st Battalion Worcestershire Regiment, British Army

Awarded on:

June 13th, 1945

Period:

Korean War (1950-1953)

Rank:

Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel

Awarded on:

October 10th, 1952

Period:

Korean War (1950-1953)

Rank:

Major

Awarded on:

October 30th, 1953

Rank:

Lieutenant-Colonel

Awarded on:

August 1957

Rank:

Lieutenant-Colonel

Awarded on:

September 30th, 1958

"During his period of command Lieutenant-Colonel VICKERS has added to the renown and fighting traditions of his regiment and proved himself to be a fearless, skilful and determined leader in the field. Inspired by his leadership his men achieved a large number of successes, in jungle operations, against a wary, treacherous and dangerous enemy. Within a year of his assumption of command, in 1956, he completely disrupted the communist terrorists' organisation in the Bahu area of Negri Sembilan. Later he inspired his men to eliminate a considerable number of cunning hard-core terrorists in South Johore.
On four recent occasions he has been into the jungle accompanied only by two police officers to negotiate the surrender of six terrorists.
In thus entering the jungle on foot and unescorted he repeatedly displayed a high degree of personal courage as a result of which the surrender of all six terrorists was brought about.
By his gallantry, and devotion he has made a valuable contribution to the marked successes achieved by the 2nd Battalion The 2nd K.E.O. Gurkha Riflcs."