RM CDOS Operation Ferdy (40 Cdo)

• 8th September

VIBO VALENTIA 8.9.43
Mne TYMAN was sent forward by himself to try and locate a German LMG position which causing trouble to the main posn. He worked his way forward about 3/4 of a mile in front of our forward position and located a mortar position by the cemetery above PIZZO, which was firing. He threw a grenade into the bty and withdrew. Later one German was found dead. This action of Mne TYMAN caused the mortar to discontinue firing. The LMG had moved and could not be located. On his way back he saw an Italian section moving forward and he shot two with his snipers rifle. Throughout this patrol he displayed great initiative besides skill and determination, gathering valuable information.

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VIBO VALENTIA 8.9.43

The above officer led a patrol consisting of his platoon into PIZZA station. This was about 800 yds in front of the forward positions. As he arrived at the station a German platoon entered from the opposite side. Lieut MORGAN immediately put his sections in position and himself with 2 Cpls and a Marine entered and cleared the station with grenades. He himself shot one German with his revolver. He continued to take complete control of the situation until the station was cleared and on being fired at from his right rear withdrew his platoon in good order. Six Germans were accounted for. As a result of his good leadership the clearing of the station and the withdrawal of his platoon was carried out with the loss of only one man.

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