Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

1st Battalion Leinster Regiment, 82nd Brigade, 27th Division, British Army

Awarded on:

August 24th, 1918

"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Having located a machine gun which was impeding the advance, he organised a party of four men, whom he led against the hostile post. He shot three of the enemy himself and captured the remainder of the garrison of the post, together with the gun. His gallant conduct and complete disregard of danger were most conspicuous."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

1st Battalion Leinster Regiment, 82nd Brigade, 27th Division, British Army

Awarded on:

February 1st, 1919

"For conspicuous gallantry during the raid on Ghurabeh Ridge on night of 12-13th August, 1918. He led two companies against the east end of Ghurabeh Ridge. By his skilful leadership and fine example of courage he was responsible for the capture of 110 prisoners and five machine-guns. He subsequently organised and carried out with conspicuous success the withdrawal of these two companies from a very extended and difficult position."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Colonel

Unit:

Headquarters, 2nd Armoured Replacement Group, 21st Army Group, British Army

Awarded on:

February 1st, 1945

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Brigadier

Unit:

Headquarters, 2nd Armoured Replacement Group, 21st Army Group, British Army

Awarded on:

May 14th, 1948

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Brigadier

Unit:

Headquarters, 2nd Armoured Replacement Group, 21st Army Group, British Army

Awarded on:

May 14th, 1948