Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

1st Battalion, The Argyll And Sutherland Highlanders

Awarded on:

January 30th, 1940

Citation:
"On the 5th December, 1939 the Company under Captain Church's command encountered an armed gang of fourteen bandits.
Although .fired at from very close range he skilfully directed the fire of those with him, and by boldly manoeuvring the neighbouring platoons, managed in the end to break up the gang, all but four of the bandits being killed or captured.
Throughout the engagement Captain Church's personal behaviour under fire, and his quick grasp of the situation, set a fine example to the men under his command.
His gallantry was conspicuous. "