Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Brigadier

Unit:

Headquarters, 5th Canadian Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian Infantry Division, Canadian Army

Awarded on:

April 1st, 1945

Recommendation:
Brigadier Megill has commanded 5 Canadian Infantry Brigade since February 1944 and has been continuously in action throughout the present campaign in France, Belgium and Holland. During the latter part of August the brigade was advance guard of the division in the quick pursuit from Rouen to Dieppe. To exploit every advantage, the brigade went forward in an independent role. Although considerable pockets of enemy resistance were encountered and the strength of enemy defences towards Dieppe was not known, Brigadier Megill continued a bold and determined thrust forward to surprise and overrun the enemy positions. He was continually with the forward elements of his units, directing their further advances and making a succession of quick plans to destroy opposition as it was encountered. His aggressive determination, bold tactics and absolute control of the brigade group made possible an unusually rapid advance and resulted in the evacuation of Dieppe by German forces. After crossing the Antwerp-Turnhout Canal, the brigade was assigned the task of advancing west to clear the north bank of considerable and heavy German forces. For four days, the brigade advanced against a numerically superior enemy force, encountering strong defensive positions and continuous artillery fire. Brigadier Megill, with unlimited endurance and without regard for his personal safety under shell, mortar and small arms fire, directed these difficult operations from the most forward positions. The success of this action opened a bridgehead for the crossing and further advance of 2 Canadian Infantry Division.

Supplement to the London Gazette, 19 April, 1945.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Brigadier

Unit:

Headquarters, 5th Canadian Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian Infantry Division, Canadian Army

Awarded on:

April 6th, 1946

Supplement to the London Gazette, 4 April, 1946.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Brigadier

Unit:

Headquarters, 5th Canadian Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian Infantry Division, Canadian Army

Awarded on:

January 16th, 1947

With palm

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Brigadier

Unit:

Headquarters, 5th Canadian Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian Infantry Division, Canadian Army

Awarded on:

January 16th, 1947

With Palm.