- SURNAME
Davidson
- FORENAME
David Kelly
- UNIT
Royal Marines (45 Commando)
- RANK
Marine
- NUMBER
RM 14644
- AWARD
Military Medal
- PLACE
Near East October to December 1956
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
London Gazette 41092, 4th June 1957, Page 3418
CITATION:
Military Medal : On 6 Nov 56, Marine Davidson was the LMG gunner of No 23 section clearing a seven storey block of flats and shops on Rue el Mahroussa, Port Said. As the section entered the building a burst of fire came through the ceiling above, killing one of his section and wounding two others. Davidson immediately returned the fire, and closing with the enemy, killed them. At this stage heavy machine gun fire was coming into the building from another block of flats opposite. Davidson immediately moved onto an exposed balcony and engaged the enemy positions with fire. He continued to fire, despite frequent sniping until the enemy had withdrawn.
By his most courageous conduct, and disregard of his personal safety, he was instrumental in enabling the remainder of his section to complete their task. Throughout the day he continued to fight with such courage and determination that his example became an inspiration to all ranks.
Place : Port Said Egypt
Date of Action : 5th November 1956
By his most courageous conduct, and disregard of his personal safety, he was instrumental in enabling the remainder of his section to complete their task. Throughout the day he continued to fight with such courage and determination that his example became an inspiration to all ranks.
Place : Port Said Egypt
Date of Action : 5th November 1956
WEB LINKS:
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/41092/supplement/3418https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D7621334
