Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

C company, 1st Battalion, The West Nova Scotia Regiment, 3rd Canadian Infantry Brigade, 1st Canadian Infantry Division, Canadian Army

Recommendation:
Capt. McNeil, commanding “C” Company, while on a reconnaissance in a platoon area, during the daylight attack on Catenanuova 30 July 1943, was informed of a strong enemy patrol which had been apparently dispersed in confusion by our artillery fire, and had taken cover in an area of cactus scrub. This officer, realizing the value of prompt and vigorous offensive action at the right time, immediately organized the platoon and led them in a bayonet charge over a 100 yard stretch of fire swept ground, routed the Germans and took 25 prisoners.
The example, the initiative, the personal courage and the gallantry of this officer on this occasion merits the highest praise.