- SURNAME
Bishop
- FORENAME
Andrew Ronald
- UNIT
R.M. 45 Commando
- RANK
A/Corporal
- NUMBER
PO37457N
- AWARD
Military Medal
- PLACE
Falklands 1982
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
resided Worthing,Sussex
age 21
London Gazette 49134, 8th October 1982, Page 12841
CITATION:
Military Medal : On the night of 11th/12th June 1982, on the Island of East Falkland, 45 Commando Royal Marines, launched a silent night attack against strongly held enemy positions on the craggy hill feature of Two Sisters.
Initially, until eventually detected by the enemy, they achieved brilliant surprise. In the fierce fighting that erupted Acting Corporal Bishop's Section Commander was killed by intense fire from an enemy machine gun post.
Showing a complete disregard for his own safety, Acting Corporal Bishop rallied his Section and led them forward to assault and take the enemy's position.
His clear assessment and determination under fire inspired his colleagues and made a vital contribution to the overall success of the attack.
Initially, until eventually detected by the enemy, they achieved brilliant surprise. In the fierce fighting that erupted Acting Corporal Bishop's Section Commander was killed by intense fire from an enemy machine gun post.
Showing a complete disregard for his own safety, Acting Corporal Bishop rallied his Section and led them forward to assault and take the enemy's position.
His clear assessment and determination under fire inspired his colleagues and made a vital contribution to the overall success of the attack.
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