- SURNAME
Brown
- FORENAME
Christopher John Graham
- UNIT
R.M. 45 Commando
- RANK
Corporal
- NUMBER
PO33816X
- AWARD
Mention in Despatches
- PLACE
Falklands 1982
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
age 28
London Gazette 49134, 8th October 1982, Page 12843
CITATION:
Mention in Despatches : On the night of 11/12 June 1982, on the Island of East Falkland, 45 Commando Royal Marines, launched a silent night attack on strongly held enemy positions on the craggy hill feature of Two Sisters, ten kilometers to the west of Port Stanley. Initailly, until eventually detected, they achieved brilliant surprise. Thereafter, a fierce battle ensued.
During the attack Corporal BROWN led a team of men across open ground through enemy fire to a commanding position. From this point he controlled accurate fire onto the enemy's position, destroying two heavy machine gun posts.
Corporal BROWN's gallant action significantly contributed to the overall success of the action. For his courage and bravery under fire, he is very strongly recommended for Mention in Despatches.
During the attack Corporal BROWN led a team of men across open ground through enemy fire to a commanding position. From this point he controlled accurate fire onto the enemy's position, destroying two heavy machine gun posts.
Corporal BROWN's gallant action significantly contributed to the overall success of the action. For his courage and bravery under fire, he is very strongly recommended for Mention in Despatches.
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