- SURNAME
Allen
- FORENAME
Howard Reginald
- UNIT
R.M. HQ Special Service Brigade
- RANK
Marine
- NUMBER
PO/X 109393
- AWARD
Military Medal
- PLACE
Sicily 1943
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
previously served with Provost Company,R.M.A.A.
CITATION:
Military Medal : Cpl. Allen landed with a recconnaissance party south of Syracuse on the 13th July. At the time of the commencement of the operation he was suffering from an injured eye and knee, but on being commanded to withdraw from the party, made a special request to be allowed to carry on, which was granted.
During the actual operation he sustained a wound in the upper part of his leg by a bomb splinter, and again, after receiving some medical treatment he proceeded to carry out his duties, although the wound proved very painful. During the whole period this N.C.O. shewed the strictest devotion to duty and his courage and endurance was a symbol of encouragement to all ranks.
During the actual operation he sustained a wound in the upper part of his leg by a bomb splinter, and again, after receiving some medical treatment he proceeded to carry out his duties, although the wound proved very painful. During the whole period this N.C.O. shewed the strictest devotion to duty and his courage and endurance was a symbol of encouragement to all ranks.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES:
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D7369969
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