Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

129 (Lowland) Field Regiment, Royal Artillery

Awarded on:

February 8th, 1945

Recommendation:
"An outstanding example of courage and devotion to duty and an inspiration to all ranks. For 20 consecutive days the Battery in which Sgt Sargent was No.1 of a 25 pdr. gun was subjected to periods of heavy shelling both by day and night causing casualties. Sgt Sargent's gun was straddled on many occasions and his position finally hit. Throughout this whole period Sgt Sargent showed complete indifference to enemy shell fire and by his example of continued fearlessness exerted a most encouraging and steadying influence on the whole Battery under trying circumstances."

Period:

Malayan Emergency (1948-1960)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

Royal Regiment of Artillery

Awarded on:

April 4th, 1952

In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Malaya, during the period 1st July to 31st December, 1951.