Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant

Unit:

3rd Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Malta Command, British Army

Awarded on:

February 18th, 1943

Citation:
"In January 1942 this officer was in command of a Light A.A. Troop at Isola Point with guns sited round a vulnerable position near the Dockyard. For a long time the Troop was in the thick of the bombing and he could always be seen at one or other controlling or assisting in the firing of his guns. He imbued all ranks of his Troop with the aggressive spirit that was in him. In February of the same year this officer was entrusted with the maintenance of telephone communications of Light A.A. Regiment which included the Dockyard, Delimara and Kalafrana in its area. Repairs to lines were necessary everyday throughout a prolonged period of intensive bombing and the work he was called upon to do was generally in the more vulnerable and dangerous positions. He was untiring in his work and never allowed bombing to interfere with him. It was entirely due to his efforts that the Commanding Officer could keep in touch with all his guns."

Originally he was recommended for the British Empire Medal.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)