- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Sergeant
- Unit:
- 1st Battalion Green Howards, 15th Infantry Brigade, Sickle Force, British Army
- Awarded on:
- August 11th, 1942
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 28th April, 1940, at OTTA.
This NCO's Platoon was subjected to heavy aerial bombing, shelling and trench-Mortar-bombing, all day and for a very considerable time had to remain inactive owing to no target presenting itself within effective range. This N.C.O. kept steadying the men by moving from section to section with complete disregard for his personal danger, and by his example of coolness and courage imbuing them with the same qualities until such time as opportunity offered for them to hit back.
Later in the evening, when his Company had to wade across a frozen river, Serjeant Peacock carried another N.C.O. - L/Sjt. Barnes - was was severely wounded across the river under fire.
During the whole action he showed an outstanding example to all ranks."
Details:
With sword