Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Major

Unit:

Special Boat Section, Special Boat Service (SBS), Admiralty, British Government

Awarded on:

November 15th, 1945

Citation
"This Officer has been employed as Officer Commanding, Special Boat Section, S.E.A. from the time of its transfer to this command. Despite considerable dispersion and the independant nature of its three groups, he has excercised good control and maintained a hight esprit de corps and fine fighting spirit in them. His judgement has been sound, he has the knack of getting things done without fuss. He is thoroughly respected and liked by all his officers and men. The attached extract from the relevant raport indicate that he displays coolness and personal bravery when fighting comes his way, although he has no operational command."

Periodical award.
Originally recommended for a Military Cross but downgraded to a MiD.