Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant

Unit:

ML 262, No. 2 Commando, 1st Special Service Brigade, Combined Operations Headquarters, War Office, British Government

Awarded on:

July 5th, 1945

Awarded for:

Operation Chariot

"On 28 March, 1942, during the Commando Raid at ST. NAZAIRE, France.

Lieut. Morgan commanded a small protection party. During the run-ins under intense fire, Lieut. Morgan manned a Bren Gun in an exposed position on his motor launch, firing his gun with devastating results on the enemy gun positions and searchlights. On landing he led his men with great determination, although under heavy fire from enemy gun positions on the roof of the Submarine Bunker which made it impossible to advance to his objective. He got his men back safely to the motor launch, himself carrying a mortally wounded Serjeant and then attempted to make another landing in an alternative place.

During the run-un to this second attempt, his motor launch received a direct hit and was blown up. Under continuous fire and on a burning ship, he transferred his wounded on to floats before himself abandoning ship. Showing tremendous coolness and complete disregard for his own safety, he succeeded in getting most of his men ashore by swimming and was thus personally responsible for saving many of their lives."

Recommended for MC, but crossed out and awarded the MiD instead.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Awarded on:

May 14th, 1948