Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

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 man was outstanding throughout the operation. He showed initiative and firmness worthy of a senior N.C.O. and set a fine example in the boat during the trying period of the Naval action. He made a toggle and eye rope to assist his comrades to climb the cliff; he was constantly alert to find the enemy’s telephone wires and cut them. He was most forward when the enemy engaged us by surprise and at close range. He was the leader of a group of privates who covered the withdrawals to the beach and to the boats. Hit once on his bandolier, once on his arm, while the L.C.P. lay off shore he coolly continued to shoot at Germans on the cliffs and certainly accounted for some. He helped greatly to make up for the absence of N.C.O.’s in his party."