Eaton, George Andrew

Date of death:: March 1st, 1945
Buried on:: Brookwood Military Cemetery
Plot: 50. Row: C. Grave: 8.
Nationality:: Canadian

Biography

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Military Cross (MC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Captain
Unit:: 2nd Field Regiment, 1st Canadian Infantry Division, Canadian Army
Awarded on:: April 20th, 1944

"On 1 October 43 at MOTTA (ITALY), Captain Eaton came under extremely heavy fire from German 88 mm. guns whilst he was directing the fire of the 2 Canadian Field Regiment in support of the Royal Canadian Regiment. Although exposed to the shellfire which was landing immediately on the Observation post, Captain Eaton continued to send down fire orders to his Regiment. By his great bravery under this direct fire, and his devotion to duty, Captain Eaton succeeded in forcing the enemy fire to cease, thereby making possible the further advance of the Royal Canadian Regiment. By his determination to support the infantry and his disregard of his personal safety, Captain Eaton was largely responsible for the successful capture of MOTTA.

Throughout the battle Captain Eaton upheld the highest traditions of the Royal Canadian Artillery."