- SURNAME
Burdett
- FORENAME
Julian
- UNIT
R.M. 45 Commando
- RANK
Corporal
- NUMBER
PO36660J
- AWARD
Distinguished Conduct Medal
- PLACE
Falklands 1982
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
resided Lowestoft,Suffolk
age 29
WIA 11/12.6.1982 Falklands (Two Sisters)
married Lorraine Hannah, 52 Kelhead Avenue, Penilee, Glasgow 9.10.1982
London Gazette 49134, 8th October 1982, Page 12838
CITATION:
Distinguished Conduct 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, ten kilometres to the west of Port Stanley. As Section Commander, Corporal Burdett was leading his Section when they came under heavy fire from enemy Mortars. Two of his men were killed instantly and he himself severely wounded. Despite these setbacks, he continued to encourage and steady his section as they moved forward.
Ignoring his wounds Corporal Burdett also continued to pass further important reports of enemy positions. Simultaneously he organised the evacuation of his wounded colleagues until he himself was carried from the scene of the fighting. Despite serious losses, Corporal Burdett's selfless and distinguished leadership inspired his men to continue their advance.
Ignoring his wounds Corporal Burdett also continued to pass further important reports of enemy positions. Simultaneously he organised the evacuation of his wounded colleagues until he himself was carried from the scene of the fighting. Despite serious losses, Corporal Burdett's selfless and distinguished leadership inspired his men to continue their advance.
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