Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major

Unit:

Headquarters, British North Africa Forces (BNAF), British Army

Awarded on:

April 21st, 1944

"For heroism on 22 June 1943 near Storee, Algeria. Major Koeningsbert observed an American officer in distress approximately fifty yard off shore. Realizing the swimmer's plight, Major Koeningsbert, at the risk of his own life, dived into the extremely rough surf and reached the drowning officer just as he was going down for the second time. He succeeded after much difficulty in bringing the victim safely to shore whereupon he immediately rendered artificial respiration and after considerable time succeeded in reviving him. The heroic actions of Major Koeningsbert are in keeping with the spirit of mutual assistance which stands out in the Allied Forces."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Major

Awarded on:

November 29th, 1945