- SURNAME
Connor
- FORENAME
Colin Spencer
- UNIT
2 Para (Recon Pltn)
- RANK
Lieutenant
- NUMBER
509087
- AWARD
Military Cross
- PLACE
Falklands 1982
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from London
age 24
London Gazette 49134, 8th October 1982, Page 12846
CITATION:
Military Cross : Lieutenant Connor was the Reconnaissance Platoon Commander in the Second Battalion The Parachute Regiment throughout the Falkland Islands campaign. Throughout the campaign the contribution of the Reconnaissance Platoon to the Battalion's operations were invaluable. In conjunction with the Patrols Platoon the Reconnaissance Platoon undertook most of the patrol tasks, the manning of observation posts and the provision of guides for night moves and the securing of start lines. The contribution of the Reconnaissance Platoon before the Port Darwin and Goose Green battle in locating the enemy positions was of particular significance. During this task Lieutenant Connor's patrol came under accurate enemy fire. With great coolness, skill and personal courage he extricated his patrol to safety. Later in the battle, after several hours of mortar and artillery fire, his platoon was ordered forward. On breaking cover they came under accurate enemy fire. Lieutenant Connor kept his platoon moving forward by his own example and skilful use of what little cover he found. The situation became confused, particularly when the Company Commander was injured, but Lieutenant Connor, acting independently, pressed home the attack on the approaches to Goose Green. Pinned down on several occasions by heavy and accurate fire, Lieutenant Connor extricated his men and continued to lead them forward onto the objective. Thoughout the campaign the Reconnaissance Platoon, together with Lieutenant Connor's outstanding leadership and courage, have played a most important part in the success of the Battalion.
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