- SURNAME
Colgan
- FORENAME
Patrick
- UNIT
S.R.U.
- RANK
Sergeant
- NUMBER
541279
- AWARD
Military Medal
- PLACE
Burma 1945
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
parent unit Royal Air Force
born 29.03.1919, Leith, Midlothian, Scotland, UK
father Thomas Colgan (1874-1959)
mother Ann Callary (1873-1930)
1958 retired final rank Captain
wife Sadie Colgan of R.R. 2, Calgary (1924-2000)
1 son
died 17.09.1981, (Aged 62) British Columbia, Canada
drowned whilst canoeing on Mara Lake
cremated
Queen's Park Cemetery and Mausoleum, Calgary, Alberta. Section P, Block C03, Plot 43 (Memorial)
London Gazette 37242, 24th August 1945, Page 4341
CITATION:
Military Medal : Prior to the establishment of a bridgehead on the bank of the Irrawaddy River at Myittha, Sergeant Colgan made several reconnaissances in full view of the enemy and 'obtained valuable information. He materially assisted the actual establishment of the bridgehead by cutting barbed wire, under heavy enemy fire, thus enabling assault craft to beach. When urgent medical supplies were needed Sergeant Colgan swam the river for them. He also assisted in ferrying wounded to safety. Sergeant Colgan's display of courage and effort was inspiring and contributed to the success of the action.
Source : LG37242
Source : LG37242
WEB LINKS:
• https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37242/supplement/4341FINDAGRAVE:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/155740281/patrick-colgan
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