Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Major

Unit:

Royal Regiment of Artillery

Awarded on:

November 9th, 1944

Citation:
"On 24th September his gun position WEST of ARNHEM was attacked by infantry and tanks. He showed the highest degree of initiative and determination in stemming the attack and organising the defence of the sector and thereby preventing further enemy penetration. He set an excellent example under heavy fire and was to a great extent responsible for restoring confidence amongst the troops by his visits to all forward posts and by his own personal courage.
On the morning of 26th September he remained behind on the beaches to the last organising the loading of the boats and eventually he swam the river to rejoin his battery after the last boat had gone."