Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Captain

Unit:

Force 133, Special Operations Executive (SOE), British Government

Awarded on:

July 13th, 1944

Awarded for:

Kidnapping of Heinrich Kreipe

Recommendation:
"This officer showed exceptional gallantry in taking part, with Major Leigh Fermor, in the organization and execution of the kidnapping of Major-General Kreipe at Arkhanes, Crete on 26 April 1944. It was due to Captain Moss’s swiftness in attacking the General’s car that the operation was made possible.
In the early stages of the kidnapping, Capt. Moss impersonated the chauffeur of the General’s car and for an hour and a half drove “the General” through Heraklion and passed 22 controlled road blocks before the car was finally abandoned. Subsequently Capt. Moss assisted in moving the General during a period of 17 days through enemy held territory.
For outstanding courage and audacity Capt. Moss is recommended for the Immediate Award of the MC."