- SURNAME
Manners
- FORENAME
James Calvert
- UNIT
"A" and 40 Commando (Commanding Officer)
- RANK
Major + Lieutenant Colonel
- NUMBER
- AWARD
Distinguished Service Order, Croix de Guerre (Not listed LG)
- PLACE
Dieppe 1942 (Croix de Guerre) Italy 1943 (DSO)
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
died 1944 - see Roll of Honour
ROLL OF HONOUR:
https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/manners-james-calvert-pops.2008/CITATION:
Croix de Guerre : In the action at DIEPPE on 19th August, 1942, Lt Col. MANNERS was senior surviving Officer of the Commando. His boat was sunk, and he spent over two hours in the water. During this time, regardless of his own safety he devoted himself to encouraging his men, and seeing them into rescue boats. He personally saved the lives of two of his men. On finally leaving the water, he assumed command of survivors setting a fine example of endurance and devotion to duty.
Recommended by Brigadier R.E. Laycock
Distinguished Service Order : TERMOLI, ITALY 3 - 7 OCT 43
At TERMOLI between OCT 3 and OCT 7 Lieut Colonel MANNERS was in command of No. 40 (RM) Commando. He commanded the initial successful assault on the town with great success, showing fine skill and initiative. Later at the cross roads WEST of TERMOLI he organized a road block which trapped eight German vehs, all personnel being killed or captured. During the critical counter-attack period he organized and held an important sector and preserved it intact in face of infantry and tank attacks with all supporting weapons. He showed a complete contempt of danger and was continually on the move visiting and organizing his posts. His general bearing was an example to all ranks during the critical period.
Recommended by Brigadier R.E. Laycock
Distinguished Service Order : TERMOLI, ITALY 3 - 7 OCT 43
At TERMOLI between OCT 3 and OCT 7 Lieut Colonel MANNERS was in command of No. 40 (RM) Commando. He commanded the initial successful assault on the town with great success, showing fine skill and initiative. Later at the cross roads WEST of TERMOLI he organized a road block which trapped eight German vehs, all personnel being killed or captured. During the critical counter-attack period he organized and held an important sector and preserved it intact in face of infantry and tank attacks with all supporting weapons. He showed a complete contempt of danger and was continually on the move visiting and organizing his posts. His general bearing was an example to all ranks during the critical period.
WEB LINKS:
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D7369976 (DSO)https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D7406660 (Croix de Guerre)
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D7637206 (Croix de Guerre)
NATIONAL ARCHIVES:
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D7369976 (DSO)https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D7406660 (Croix de Guerre)
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D7637206 (Croix de Guerre)
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