Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flight Lieutenant

Unit:

No. 298 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

July 28th, 1942

"In June, 1942, whilst on reconnaissance duties near Bir Hacheiin, Flight Lieutenant McGregor encountered 4 Messerschmitt log's which attacked separately. Displaying skilful airmanship he accepted the challenge of each aircraft in turn and destroyed 1. His own aircraft sustained severe damage. With the remaining 3 enemy fighters still pursuing him, he flew towards El Adem where his aircraft crashed in flames. Flight Lieutenant McGregor was uninjured and immediately proceeded to send in his report from the nearest telephone. This officer has displayed high courage and great devotion to duty in the face of the enemy."

Period:

Korean War (1950-1953)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

Y Company 1st Battalion Royal Northumberland Fusiliers

Awarded on:

July 10th, 1951

"For placing Y Company so well on a hill that, despite an attack by a massive Chinese force, the enemy were unable to dislodge them, and the company withdrew without a single man killed."
"A performance of the highest order"
- Brigadier Brodie, commander of 29th Independent Brigade (signed)