Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Company Quartermaster-Sergeant

Unit:

2nd Battalion Black Watch, 14th Infantry Brigade, 70th Infantry Division, British Army

Awarded on:

December 30th, 1941

Citation (general):
"In recognition of distinguished services in the Middle East (including Egypt, East Africa, The Western Desert, The Sudan, Greece, Crete, Syria and Tobruk) during the period February, 1941, to July, 1941."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Warrent Officer 2nd Class

Unit:

2nd Battalion Black Watch, 14th Infantry Brigade, 70th Infantry Division, British Army

Awarded on:

February 24th, 1942

Citation:
“On 21st November 1941 in the attack of the 2nd Battalion on ‘TIGER’ from the Tobruk perimeter, CSM McKinley found himself at the assault of the intermediate objective of ‘JILL’ in command of the forward (Right) company. All five officers were killed or wounded.
With conspicuous gallantry and coolness he continued to direct the capture of ‘JILL’ and the assault of three enemy posts to the left.
Thereupon with the remnants of the company, a weak platoon strong, he continued the attack on the final objective finally attaining the forward outskirts of ‘TIGER’.
Under continuous heavy enemy fire of all kinds this Warrant officer’s example of leadership and gallantry throughout contributed largely to the success of the operation”