- SURNAME
Brice
- FORENAME
Ian William
- UNIT
R.M. 3 Commando Brigade, SBS
- RANK
Sergeant
- NUMBER
PO27697Y
- AWARD
Mention in Despatches
- PLACE
Falklands 1982
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
age 30
London Gazette 49134, 8th October 1982, Page 12843
CITATION:
Mention in Dispatches : SGT BRICE started OP CORPORATE as a team 2IC, and as such took part in the SOUTH GEORGIA operation and one long patrol. As the ground forces were pushing up to MOUNT KENT SGT BRICE was sent to patrol the forward areas, but unfortunately was ambushed by another friendly patrol and stood two yards from his patrol commander, who was shot in a fierce volley of fire. This was a traumatic moment for SGT BRICE, but he did not allow it to affect him. He took over the team immediately, prevented a fire fight from developing, took over the area of ground from the friendly patrol, and held it beside the body of his patrol commander for the next two days. Once relieved, and despite being most upset by this incident, he went out on patrol with his now reconstituted team, which he led.
SGT BRICE showed considerable leadership during an awful time, and has shown much resolve since. He is highly recommended for MID.
Place : Falkland Islands
Date of Action : -- May - 15 Jun 82
How Employed : SBS
SGT BRICE showed considerable leadership during an awful time, and has shown much resolve since. He is highly recommended for MID.
Place : Falkland Islands
Date of Action : -- May - 15 Jun 82
How Employed : SBS
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