Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Captain

Unit:

"X" Detachment, Special Boat Squadron, Combined Operations Headquarters, War Office, British Government

Awarded on:

March 2nd, 1944

"This officer, throughout the operations by X Det SBS in the Dodecanese from 13 Sep 43 to 18 Oct 43, displayed gallantry of the highest order and the utmost initiative. He, with 1 OR, went into Rhodes in the Villanova area near which a large part of the German concentrations lay, and remained there from 21 Sep to 25 Sep 43, coming out with most valuable information obtained at the greatest personal risk and with great daring. He again entered the Villanova area with 3 ORs on 30 Sep 43, on a most urgent and important mission. It is to be pointed out that this area was even more difficult and dangerous than before. Had the information required not been so urgent I should not have sent further patrols into that area. The Germans had re-grouped and were aware that there was an exit somewhere in the Villanova minefield. His earlier contact was taken (reported shot) but he and his party escaped. They lay hunted for some days, constantly making recces and observations. Latterly they moved through German lines to SALAC area by a series of farm carts - lying concealed under straw with goats, sheep, pigs etc, on top of them. Further observations were made during this period, and information of the highest importance was again obtained."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant

Awarded on:

January 25th, 1945

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)