Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

"F" Battery, 12th Regiment Honourable Artillery Company RHA, Nickforce, British Army

Awarded on:

April 8th, 1943

Citation:
“For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Thala on 22nd February 1943, Sgt Lawrie was No. 1 of one of the 25 prd guns of “F” Bty. At about 2000 hrs night 21/22 Feb the enemy succeeded in penetrating the position with tanks followed by Inf. and supported by artillery fire. Some seven of these tanks penetrated as far as the gun positions. Three reached Sgt Lawrie’s gun position. He at once brought his gun into action himself and in spite of the half light succeeded in destroying one tank and turning others back. He loaded, layed and fired the gun himself, while under heavy enemy fire. During the rest of the night and throughout the following day Sgt Lawrie’s gun was in a most exposed posn and was constantly shelled and machine-gunned. Sgt Lawrie’s conduct throughout was outstanding and an inspiration to his detachment.”

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant