Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Corporal

Unit:

Royal Natal Carbineers

Awarded on:

October 21st, 1941

Citation:
"For conspicuous gallantry in action at Combolcia Pass on 22 April 1941. After a M.G. Post had been silenced, two other M.G's opened fire, Cpl. Raw attempted to dislodge the gun crews with bombs, and when this failed, he stalked the position and shot the crews. This action saved his Company many casualties”.


Awarded as an immediate DCM.