RM CDOS Convery, John James

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Staff member
  • SURNAME
Convery
  • FORENAME
John James
  • UNIT
40 Commando (Q Troop)
  • RANK
Sergeant
  • NUMBER
PLY/X 1394
  • AWARD
Distinguished Conduct Medal
  • PLACE
Italy 1943
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
D.S.M. in 40 Commando records
 

CITATION:

Distinguished Conduct Medal : TERMOLI 3/10/43.

Sgt Convery in Q Tp. became the only S.N.C.O. in the Tp. remaining unwounded after all three officers had become casualties. He took command of the Tp. and carried on holding the left flank where severe fighting was taking place. Later when ordered over to the right flank he himself killed 15 Germans with a bren gun. Throughout the action Sgt. Convery displayed courage and leadership of the very highest order and he was responsible for organising the Tp. in its defensive position during two counter attacks.

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