Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

The Royal Scots Fusiliers

Awarded on:

August 27th, 1940

Recommendation:
"In recognition for his services during 27-28 May 1940 on the Ypres-Comines Canal. This Sergeant was under my personal observation on many occasions under heavy enemy fire and was always noted to keep cool and use his brains. At about 9 a.m. on the morning of 28 May I took this N.C.O. in a carrier from Brigade H.Q. to try and establish contact with my Battalion H.Q., we were unable to get nearer than the St Eloi X Roads on account of an enemy anti-tank weapon. At this point we found troops in the ditch unable to move as small arms fire was coming from three sides. I ordered Sergeant Williams to drive the carrier to a covered position and dismount the Bren gun and engage the enemy on one front. He carried out my orders with perfect coolness and courage. On engaging the enemy with Bren gun fire the enemy fire from the rear ceased and the troops in the ditch managed to retire. It is for this action in conjunction with continuous reports of coolness and courage that I recommend this N.C.O. for the D.C.M."

Rank:

Warrent Officer 2nd Class

Unit:

Cameronians

Awarded on:

April 27th, 1951

Citation (general):
"In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Malaya, during the period 1st July to 31st December, 1950."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

1 clasp, Malaya