Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Chaplain to the Forces, 4th Class

Unit:

4th Lincolnshire Regiment, 146th Infantry Brigade, 49th (West Riding) Infantry Division, British Army

Awarded on:

March 1st, 1945

Citation:
“On 6th October ’44 in Overheide Forest near Poppel heavy fighting ensued in the forest area immediately north of the Battalion position. As a result some casualties were received in the thick woods. Further enemy forces in the vicinity infiltrated immediately after the engagement and prevented the evacuation of these casualties. Padre Thomas, however, on hearing of this took the medical half-track [which was, presumably, still the German half-track captured in Normandy] forward to the Battalion positions and went straight through to the area where the casualties were known to be, knowing full well that his route passed through an area which was now heavily held by the Germans. Although Spandau fire was directed at his vehicle he continued forward and eventually found and brought back the casualties concerned. His intrepid devotion to duty on this occasion is typical of this officer’s work."

Date of citation 10th October 1944.

WO 373/51/0360

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Chaplain to the Forces, 4th Class

Unit:

4th Lincolnshire Regiment, 146th Infantry Brigade, 49th (West Riding) Infantry Division, British Army

Awarded on:

March 22nd, 1945

Citation (general):
"In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)