Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel

Unit:

Headquarters, 1st Airborne Division, British Army

Awarded on:

March 29th, 1945

Awarded for:

Operation Market Garden

"This officer has commanded the Divisional Signals since 12th January 1944. His work in training and preparing his unit before the commencement of operations was first class. As a result of his energy, a high standard was reached and the efficiency of the unit was well tested in the operations at Arnhem from the 17th to 25th September 1944. Throughout this battle Lieutenant-Colonel Stephenson displayed drive and initiative and he spared no effort to maintain communications by all available means. There is no doubt that the work produced by this officer is deserving of the highest praise."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel

Unit:

Headquarters, 1st Airborne Division, British Army

Awarded on:

March 19th, 1948

"As Officer Commanding the Divisional Signals, this Officer was responsible for all military communications in Norway and for the wireless link to UK. He had to deal with personnel of many nationalities and the smooth working of these communications was in no small part due to the hard work and enthusiasm of this Officer."