Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

Welsh Guards (Llandrindod Wells, Radnor) (Welsh Guards (Llandrindod Wells, Radnor))

Awarded on:

July 8th, 1943

Recommendation:
"At HAMMAN LIF on 9th May 1943 No. 4 Company was ordered to exploit the capture of the objective. During the advance to objective Captain GIBSON-WATT was wounded but in spite of this he continued to command his Company and personally led a patrol a considerable distance into the town.
During the move he was continually under accurate Machine Gun fire. His gallantry and leadership throughout the operation was outstanding."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Captain

Unit:

Welsh Guards (Llandnndod Wells, Radnorshire)

Awarded on:

June 29th, 1944

Recommendation:
"10th / 20th February 1944. Mount CEROSOLA. Map Ref 8604, Sheet 160/II SE, 1/25,000.

This Officer is Adjutant in the Battalion. During the whole operation he displayed the greatest coolness and courage and his personal efforts were largely responsible for the way in which the Battalion was able to reach and occupy its position.
During a heavy attack Captain GIBSON WATT personally led a counter-attack which resulted in the destruction or capture of all the enemy who had penetrated the Battalion perimeter.
Throughout the operation this Officer's example was outstanding.

Signed Lieutenant-Colonel Sir W.V. MAKINS, Bart., Commanding 3rd Battalion WELSH GUARDS

[Additional hand-written comment] Very strongly recommended. Further from my own personal knowledge of this Officer's conduct, utter steadiness and judgement I very strongly recommend the award of a Bar to the Military Cross in place of Mention in Despatches."

Second MC awarded as a bar for on the ribbon of the first MC.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Major

Unit:

Welsh Guards (Llandrindod Wells)

Awarded on:

September 23rd, 1945

Third MC awarded as second bar for on the ribbon of the first MC.