Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

10th Hussars, 1st Armoured Division, British Army

Awarded on:

September 27th, 1940

Citation:
“For gallant and distinguished services in action in connection with operations in the field.”
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"(...) on 27th May, 1940, Sgt. Maile found his tank unable to be maneuvered to attack enemy in position. He therefore dismounted and on his own initiative engaged an enemy machine gun post with his revolver, killing and scattering its crew. Subsequently, Sgt Maile volunteered to return to an abandoned tank which had its starting equipment damaged. He returned to it under fire, repaired the damage, and brought the tank out of action."