Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Private

Unit:

No.8 Platoon, "A" Company, The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada, 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade, 1st Canadian Infantry Division, Canadian Army

Recommendation:
During the afternoon of 28 July, 1943 the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada attacked Agira (Sicily). "A" Coy was ordered to attack and capture a ridge dominating the town from the right. In the course of the attack on the ridge, 8 platoon was held up by fire from an enemy machine gun post. Pte. Webster, a Bren Gunner, with complete disregard for his own safety and in the face of heavy machine gun fire, made his way forward to a position from which he could provide covering fire for his section. So accurate and effective was Pte Webster's fire that his section neutralized the machine gun post and his platoon was able to continue its advance.

Supplement to the London Gazette, 23 September, 1943.