AUSTRALIAN COMMANDOS Fleay, Norman Lawrence

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Staff member
  • SURNAME
Fleay
  • FORENAME
Norman Lawrence
  • UNIT
2/7 Cavalry Commando Regiment
  • RANK
Lieutenant Colonel
  • NUMBER
WX361
  • AWARD
Distinguished Service Order
  • PLACE
Papua New Guinea 1943
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
born 2.12.1917 Wagin,Western Australia
husband of Elizabeth Fleay,78 Ninth Avenue,Maylands,Western Australia
enlisted 7.11.1939 Subiaco,Western Australia
discharged 1.2.1946
 

CITATION:

Distinguished Service Order : Lt-Col, FLEAY was in charge of KANGA Force when I assumed Command of NEW GUINEA Force. Up to that stage his Commando operations had been distinguished by vision, enthusiasm and the utmost determination to hamper the enemy to the greatest extent possible in the LAE and SALAMAUA areas.

Although it was not possible to reinforce KANGA Force before fresh enemy troops arrived towards the end of August, Lt.-Col. Fleay continued his offensive tactics with such force as was available. As a result little, if any, fresh penetration was made by the enemy.

Lt. Col. Fleay's general outlook his personal gallantry and his powers of leadership combine to make him an inspiration to the troops who have kept going in spite of very great difficulties.

WEB LINKS:

https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D7368855
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