On 31 Aug 42 near HEMEIMAT, Tpr Mansell was W/T operator in a tank in which the officer and remainder of the crew were all wounded.

He immediately took charge of the situation, dismounted and gave first aid to the wounded, asked for medical assistance, and succeeded in driving the tank back to a more covered position remaining as driver for the rest of the day.

His courage and resource saved the lives of the wounded and salvaged the tank.

RCH Kidd
Cmdg
4th Hussars

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