Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Captain

Unit:

2nd Battalion Welsh Guards, 20th Independent Infantry Brigade (Guards), 1st Armoured Division, British Army

Awarded on:

December 20th, 1940

"When in command of his company at Boulogne between the 21st and 23rd of May this officer showed great courage and devotion to duty. Finding he had not sufficient troops of his own he quickly collected and organised partie of French and British troops who were located near by, to help block the remaining roads. At the same time his Company H.Qrs. came under fire from a sniper located in a tower; finding that it was impossible to dislodge him with small arms fire and that there was no mortar ammunition Captain Heber-Percy and once brought an Anti-Tank gun into action which soon destroyed the sniper's post. By his prompt action and imitative many live were saved. Throughout the operations Captain Heber-Percy greatly encouraged all ranks by his disregard for his own safety and his thoughtfulness for those under his command."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel

Unit:

1st Battalion Welsh Guards, 32nd Guards Brigade, Guards Armoured Division, British Army

Awarded on:

March 22nd, 1945

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel

Unit:

1st Battalion Welsh Guards, 32nd Guards Brigade, Guards Armoured Division, British Army

Awarded on:

March 29th, 1945

"Lt Col Heber-Percy took over command of 1 WG on 1 July 1944 after the three senior officer of his battalion has become casualties within a few days of landing in France. Though so soon and unexpectedly called on to command his unit he did so with outstanding success and gallantry until 4 August 1944 when he was himself wounded. During this period 1 WG was almost continually inaction. Lt Col Heber-Percy's leadership imperturbability and coolness under fire inspired all those under his command during a period made difficult by the loss of so many senior officers. In particular on 4 August 1944 heled his battalion in a successful assault on the La Fieffe feature North of ESTRY, and though hit through arm and back by a sniper refused to be evacuated and continued to direct the battle with success until the senior company command could be found to relieve him. He has taken the earliest possible opportunity after recovery from his wounds to rejoin his battalion and is now again in command."