- SURNAME
Lough
- FORENAME
Ernest Shaw (Ted)
- UNIT
5 Parachute Brigade (HQ - D.A.A.Q.M.G.)
- RANK
T/Major
- NUMBER
117040
- AWARD
Member of the Order of the British Empire, Mention in Despatches
- PLACE
Normandy 1944 (MiD) NW Europe 1944-45 (MBE)
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
born 1910 Newcastle-upon-Tyne
resided Hillingdon,Middlesex
Royal Army Service Corps 1929 (clerk)
R.A.S.C. (Warrant Officer I) 1939
commissioned Lt South Staffordshire Regiment 27.1.1940
7 Bn Parachute Regiment 1942-43
HQ 5th Parachute Brigade 1943-44
Lieutenant (Regular) 13.10.1945
later Brigadier
CITATION:
Member of the Order of the British Empire : Major E.S. Lough has been DAA & QMG of 5 Parachute Brigade since the Brigade was formed. He was the first Staff Officer appointed and to him fell most of the staff work connected with converting the Brigade HQ arid Infantry Battalions to the Parachute organisation.
During the operations in the Ardennes and Holland 25 December 1944 to 31 January 1945 outstanding work has been done by Major Lough. The frequently changing situation has required a number of quick and unexpected moves. Major Lough's forethought and ability have been an important factor in the smooth execution of these plans. His cheerfulness, energy and infectious enthusiasm have been an example and inspiration to all with whom he came in contact.
During the action at Bure between 3rd and 6th January 1945 his soundly laid administrative plans were responsible for the successful maintenance of the force in the village and the evacuation of casualties; while his own cool and cheerful personality during his visits to the village under heavy shell fire and his obvious grasp of the situation was a source of great confidence and encouragement to the troops.
Throughout his period as DAA & QMG of 5 Parachute Brigade his fine example of loyalty, devotion to duty and interest in the welfare of the troops has resulted an exceptionally good spirit of co-operation between the staff and units throughout the Brigade.
During the operations in the Ardennes and Holland 25 December 1944 to 31 January 1945 outstanding work has been done by Major Lough. The frequently changing situation has required a number of quick and unexpected moves. Major Lough's forethought and ability have been an important factor in the smooth execution of these plans. His cheerfulness, energy and infectious enthusiasm have been an example and inspiration to all with whom he came in contact.
During the action at Bure between 3rd and 6th January 1945 his soundly laid administrative plans were responsible for the successful maintenance of the force in the village and the evacuation of casualties; while his own cool and cheerful personality during his visits to the village under heavy shell fire and his obvious grasp of the situation was a source of great confidence and encouragement to the troops.
Throughout his period as DAA & QMG of 5 Parachute Brigade his fine example of loyalty, devotion to duty and interest in the welfare of the troops has resulted an exceptionally good spirit of co-operation between the staff and units throughout the Brigade.
WEB LINKS:
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D7389075https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/80012115
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