Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Captain

Unit:

Royal Regiment of Artillery

Awarded on:

March 19th, 1948

Citation:
"This officer has been in the Regiment for 2½ years and has served with distinction in the Italy and Arnhem campaigns. He was recommended for an immediate decoration after Arnhem which was not awarded. In both theatres he showed great coolness, cheerfulness and set a fine example in leadership, skill and courage.
He is one of the few people who have survived a parachute drop (not in action) when the parachute failed to open: and further, this accident has not in any way shaken his nerve or diminished his enterprise or keenness.
Since Arnhem he has maintained a high standard of work and of discipline.