Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

145th Regiment Royal Armoured Corps, 21st Army Tank Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, British Army

Awarded on:

July 8th, 1943

Recommendation:
"1) During the evening of Fri. 23rd Apr. 43 some tanks of 145 RAC were knocked out in front of our posistions at 673394 and it was known that several of the crews were left badly wounded.
Although darkness was approaching and uncharted mines were known to be in the vicinity, Capt. Webb, the RMO, immediately drove off to bring them in. In spite of the enemy holding the surrounding hills and mortar fire, Capt Webb succeeded in bringing in four wounded men. This action probably saved their lives.
2) On the 30 Apr. 43 whilst in action in front of the Dj Bou Aqukaz feature Lt. Munday with his troop advanced over the crest of 676415 and was engaged by A/Tk guns, which immobilised his tank and severely wounded him. All tanks were under heavy mortar and gun fire at the time. Capt Webb arrived at pt. 78 672410 and after a hasty conference it was decided that he would move forward on a tank whilst two other tanks gave covering fire.
The party moved forward and when he reached the wounded officer. Capt Webb dismounted from the tank, applied mediacl aid and walked up the track with the wounded man to his White Scout Car. He then returned and collected two remaining survivors from the tank which was by this time on fire. His action in face of fire by the enemy saved the lives of these three men."

LG 36083/3088.
As member of the Royal Army Medical Corps attached to the 145th Regiment Royal Armoured Corps, 21st Army Tank Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, V Corps, 8th Army, 15th Army Group, Allied Force Headquarters.