- SURNAME
Collins
- FORENAME
Michael (Jumper)
- UNIT
R.M. 42 Commando (2 Troop K Company)
- RANK
Sergeant
- NUMBER
PO27813G
- AWARD
Military Medal
- PLACE
Falklands 1982
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
age 29
London Gazette 49134, 8th October 1982, Page 12840
CITATION:
Military Medal : On the night of 11th/12th June 1982, on the Island of East Falkland, 42 Commando, Royal Marines planned for a night attack on Mount Harriet. Crucial to success was the need to reconnoitre a route through unmarked minefields.
In the days proceeding the attack Sergeant Collins volunteered to lead a patrol to probe and find a route through. During their reconnaissance a mine exploded causing a member of the patrol to lose a leg: he had to be carried back to safety.
Undeterred, Sergeant Collins again volunteered to lead a further reconnaissance patrol. Despite detection and coming under heavy enemy fire, by his outstanding leadership and determination the patrol made a vitally important contribution to the overall success of the operation.
In the days proceeding the attack Sergeant Collins volunteered to lead a patrol to probe and find a route through. During their reconnaissance a mine exploded causing a member of the patrol to lose a leg: he had to be carried back to safety.
Undeterred, Sergeant Collins again volunteered to lead a further reconnaissance patrol. Despite detection and coming under heavy enemy fire, by his outstanding leadership and determination the patrol made a vitally important contribution to the overall success of the operation.
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