Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant-Major

Unit:

1st Battalion Royal Scots, 4th Infantry Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, British Army

Awarded on:

December 20th, 1940

"On 21 May near CALONNE on the River ESCAUT when his platoon was overrun and his platoon commander wounded he rallied his platoon and took up a position from which he covered the withdrawal of the remainder of his company, and the evacuation of one wounded officer and two wounded O.Rs. Throughout this operation this Warrant Officer displayed exceptional bravery and resource."