John Robertson

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  • SURNAME
Malcolm
  • FORENAME
George
  • UNIT
40 Commando
  • RANK
Company Sergeant Major
  • NUMBER
PLY/X 639
  • DATE OF DEATH
23rd January 1944
  • AGE
31
  • GRAVESITE
Minturno War Cemetery, Italy III.B.23
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
born 28.07.1912, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK
son of George and Margaret Malcolm
husband of Betty Malcolm
awards M.M., Mention in Despatches
KIA Italy
London Gazette 36676, 25th August 1944, Page 4010
 

DATE OF DEATH:

23-Jan-1944

AWARD:

https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/malcolm-george.28491/

CITATION:

Military Medal : 22nd January 1944 Crossing of the Garigliano.

During the patrol to the Rotondo the party was held up by an enemy machine gun post. CSM Malcolm made his way forward under heavy small arms fire from the enemy and reached a flank of the position. He threw grenades into the emplacement killing two of the occupants and wounding one. Due to this action the machine gun post was silenced and the main body was able to advance without loss through casualties. CSM Malcolm showed extreme courage and coolness and was an inspiration to the men under his command.

WEB LINKS:

https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36676/supplement/4010 (MiD)

FINDAGRAVE:

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56546898/george-malcolm
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