Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Major

Unit:

2nd Battalion Fife and Forfar Yeomanry, 29th Armoured Brigade, 11th Armoured Division, British Army

Awarded on:

October 19th, 1944

Citaton:
"On July 18th Capt J.D. Hutchison with 2 troops was protecting the left flank of the Regt. who were advancing to the South West of Cogny. There were a number of enemy tanks in the woods to the East which repeatedly attacked this position and knocked out two of his tanks. By his prompt reaction and skilful handling he knocked out 3 Panthers and drove off the remainder. Later a strong enemy encounter attack was put in and a number of our tanks were knocked out to the South of his position. As the result of his cool leadership the flank remained secure thus enabling the position to his right to be restored."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Major

Unit:

Fife and Forfar Yeomanry

Awarded on:

April 21st, 1950