- SURNAME
Howe
- FORENAME
Leslie George
- UNIT
Parachute Regiment (3 Para)
- RANK
Acting Lance Corporal
- NUMBER
23253519
- AWARD
Military Medal
- PLACE
Near East October - December 1956
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
London Gazette 41092, 4th June 1957, Page 3419
CITATION:
Military Medal : L/Cpl HOWE was with a platoon of C Company 3 PARA which was pinned down by accurate MG and Mortar fire. When his platoon commander was hit and wounded out in an exposed position he and another NCO ran out under heavy fire and brought him into a position of shelter. Throughout the action he set a fine example of coolness and leadership and when other NCOs were hit he took over and led his party to. safety. This young NCO showed a sense of responsibility and courage well beyond that required in the normal course of duty.
Place : Port Said
Date of Action : 5th and 6th November 1956
How Employed : Section Commander
Place : Port Said
Date of Action : 5th and 6th November 1956
How Employed : Section Commander
WEB LINKS:
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/41092/supplement/3419https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D7621307
NATIONAL ARCHIVES:
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D7621307
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