Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Private

Unit:

4th Battalion The Dorsetshire Regiment, 130th Infantry Brigade, 43rd (Wessex) Infantry Division, British Army

Awarded on:

March 1st, 1945

Awarded for:

Operation Market Garden

Citation:
"On the 25th September 1944 during the assault crossing of the Neder Rijn, Private Driver's Company Commander was seriously wounded in the legs after landing on the enemy shore. Private Driver, who was the Company Commander's batman, carried the officer to the river, found an assault boat and assisted him back across the river and as far as the Regimental Aid Post. This was over 600 yards of river and ground which was under continued mortar and small arms fire. By his initiative and courage, he undoubtedly saved the officer's life."