Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

147 Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, Essex Yeomanry

Awarded on:

October 11th, 1945

From citation:
..forward area just south of Lochem, under persistent mortar and small arms fire completed reconnaissance & organised gun positions.... displayed inspiring example of gallantry to those around him. Since landing at Le Hamel on D Day has been the Command Post Officers assistant & on numerous occasions been involved with reconnaissance & technical work under heavy shelling and mortar fire in areas known to be mined."

WO 373/55/212