CITATION AND IMMEDIATE AWARD FOR MILITARY CROSS (MC): LT JT PALEY – 4H
On 18th Sept ’44 near CERASOLO, Lt Paley was in command of a troop of 2 Sherman and 2 Stuart recce tanks ordered to find and recce crossings over the R.ACISA…
On 18th Sept ’44 near CERASOLO, Lt Paley was in command of a troop of 2 Sherman and 2 Stuart recce tanks ordered to find and recce crossings over the R.ACISA…
This officer has displayed consistent courage and ability throughout many months of fighting…
On the night 12/13 April 1941, Lt Palmer was on patrol on the BARDIA road north of CAPUZZO when three heavy German cars approached his position…
Throughout the recent fighting during June and July 1944 this officer has displayed great bearing and disregard of his personal safety…
On 23rd Apr 51 Capt Murray was in command of the half ‘C’ Squadron 8H, which was ordered to extricate ‘Y’ Coy 1 NF, after they had been cut off by the Chinese…
This officer went to his Squadron Leader’s aid when he was severely wounded, and having dismounted from his tank forced prisoners at the point of the revolver to mount his own tank…
Tank engagement at SIDI REZHEG on 21st Nov 1941…
Major Murray-Smith has commanded ‘B’ Squadron for over 3 years. During this time his squadron has distinguished itself in action in Burma and Italy…
At the second night battle at CAPUZZO on night 29/30 Jun 40, this officer left his own tank on foot to go to the assistance of another tank which had been severely hit…
During the action at SIDI AZIEZ on the 14th June, 1940 this officer showed great coolness and bravery whilst rescuing…