Briody, Michael "Mick"

Date of birth:: 1911 (Thomastown/Kilkenny, Irleand)
Date of death:: 1991
Service number:: 2717183
Nationality:: British

Biography

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Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Warrant Officer 1st Class
Unit:: No. 2 Wing, Glider Pilot Regiment, 1st Airborne Division, British Army
Awarded on:: October 11th, 1945
Awarded for:: Operation Market Garden

"R.S.M. Briody joined the Glider Pilot Regiment soon after its formation. Through his keenness, initiative, efficiency and devotion to duty, on the Parade Ground, in the air, and during Military Training he has contributed very largely to the successful growth of the Regiment and to its outstanding achievements during operations. R.S.M. Briody served with the Regiment in Africa and Italy and was a splendid example to all. He piloted a Horsa to Arnhem in September 1944, landed successfully, and fought with gallantry for 8 days. For over 3 years R.S.M. Briody has been an inspiration to all ranks and the present position of the Glider Pilot Regiment is in no small measure due to his tireless efforts."

Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

Bronzen Leeuw (BL)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Warrant Officer 1st Class
Unit:: No. 2 Wing, Glider Pilot Regiment, 1st Airborne Division, British Army
Awarded on:: March 20th, 1947
Awarded for:: Operation Market Garden

"R.S.M. Briody throughout displayed splendid devotion to duty and untiring energy in maintaining the efficient working of supplies and ammunition, food and water, without which the unit could not have maintained its positions. R.S.M. Briody exposed himself to every form of fire to collect supplies from containers and to deliver them to where they were most needed and his unfailing cheerfulness and energy was an inspiration to all who came in contact with him. Finally when wounded by a mortar bomb splinter he continued to display great unselfishness and insisted on remaining with his Wing, and finally succeeded in reaching safety when the withdrawal was ordered. He continued to carry out his duties as R.S.M. despite his wounds. This Warrant Officer's continual devotion to duty and bravery was exceptional."

Royal Decree no. 29, dd. 31-7-1945