Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Captain

Unit:

No. 3 Commando, 1st Special Service Brigade, Combined Operations Headquarters, War Office, British Government

Awarded on:

October 2nd, 1942

Awarded for:

Operation Jubilee

Recommendation:
"This officer behaved with the utmost vigour and gallantry in command of a scratch group and doubly handicapped by knowing none of the men, for he had been in the unit less than a week. His contempt for danger is no less remarkable than his skill at arms for he undoubtedly accouted for several of the enemy with his own hand. When he first came under fire, he stood fast and replied at close quarters, with no thought of cover. He effectively engaged the enemy C.P. with a Bren and was one of the last men to withdraw, when he saved his Bren gun by swimming off with it in a Mae West. He set a splendid example to his men."