Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Captain

Unit:

F Section, Special Operations Executive (SOE), British Government

Awarded on:

June 21st, 1945

Recommendation:
"This officer was parachuted into the Marseille area early in March 1944 as a W/T operator. He had recently escaped from France but again volunteered with the knowledge that he was badly wanted by the Gestapo in connection with his earlier mission.
Despite the hazards of movement with a W/T set in order to avoid detection in this difficult region, he succeeded in maintaining his wireless communications throughout his mission.
In addition to his role as W/T operator he took an active part in the liberation of Marseille and particulary distinguished himself when establishing W/T contact near Hotel Splendide, in the centre of the town. To achieve this he had to cross the Cannebiere under mortar fire from the Gare St. Charles.
For his courage in returning to France in such hazardous circumstances, for his perseverance in maintaining W/T communications, and for his gallantry in the closing stages of activity in Marseille, it is recommended that this officer be awarded the Military Cross."
Signed by Major-General Colin Gubbins, 4.4.45

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

F Section, Special Operations Executive (SOE), British Government

Awarded on:

1946

Citation:
"British officer of great value. Seconded to the organisation, he has proven to have courage and to be cold blooded, having courgage and wit in his messages as a radio officer. Under difficult circumstances he ensured a constant radio connection for parachuting services.
In the course of the insurgency period from 15 to 29 August 1944 he he fought with his french comrades, gaining their admiration and contributing lagely to the success of the actions which were executed by the Maquis."
Officier brittannique de grande valeur. Détaché auprès de l'organisation, a fait preuve de sang-froid, de courge et d'intelligence à son posts d'officier radio.
A assuré la liaison constante et dans des conditions difficiles avec les services chargés du parachutage.
A, au cours de la période insurrectionnelle du 15 au 29 août 1944, combattu au côté de ses camerades français, faisant l'admiration de ceux-ci et contribuant par une large part au succès des actions menées par les Maquis."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Unit:

F Section, Special Operations Executive (SOE), British Government

For services in France in 1943 and again in 1944 icluding operations which led to the liberation of Marseilles

With Silver Star.