Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Warrent Officer 2nd Class

Unit:

1st Battalion, The Argyll And Sutherland Highlanders

Awarded on:

January 30th, 1940

For conspicuous gallantry atnd great coolness in the face of the enemy when on the 5th December 1939 his Company Headquarters encountered an armed gang. Being the only member of the party who could, at first, effectively use his rifle, he opened such an accurate fire that in a very short time he had shot four of the enemy. This so demoralised the gang that they started to withdraw, and enabled his Company Commander to organise an attack which brought the operation to a successful conclusion.
Company Sergeant-Major MacPhillips' coolness under close range fire, and his entire disregard for his own personal safety set a high example.
His accurate fire saved what might, at first, have been a delicate situatio'n. He was of the greatest assistance to his Company Commander during the whole operation."