Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Corporal

Unit:

4th Parachute Squadron, British Army

Awarded on:

March 20th, 1947

Awarded for:

Operation Market Garden

"On the 23rd September 1944 Sapper Coulsting showed great powers of leadership and devotion to duty in destroying a flame-throwing tank which was causing heavy casualties amongst personnel in slit trenches. He waited until the tank was up to his slit trench and then pulled a string of twelve Hawkins Grenades across its path; a hole was blown in the belly of the tank and its occupants all killed. He showed complete disregard for his personal safety in waiting until the flame-thrower was at point blank range and by his outstanding bravery he was instrumental in removing a serious threat to the sector."

Royal Decree no. 29, dd. 31-7-1945