- SURNAME
Read
- FORENAME
Robert Rokeby Graham
- UNIT
Parachute Regiment (3 Para)
- RANK
Acting Sergeant
- NUMBER
23210200
- AWARD
Military Medal
- PLACE
Near East October - December 1956
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
London Gazette 41092, 4th June 1957, Page 3419
CITATION:
Military Medal : On 6 Nov 56 Sgt READ was Pl Sgt of a platoon carrying out an attack which encountered strong enemy opposition during street fighting. Sgt READ was severely wounded and during confused fighting was left for dead in the enemy position. Some time later a person was seen crawling from the enemy position towards our lines; this proved to be Sgt READ, who by a superhuman effort had dragged himself away from where he was wounded and managed to cover about 400 yards before being rescued by a patrol. It was only due to Sgt HEAD's determination and fortitude that he did not fall into enemy hands dead or alive. On return, although wounded he was calm and cheerful. This individual act of courage by Sgt READ had a great effect on the rest of the Company who were undoubtedly inspired by his outstanding example. Throughout the trio days fighting Sgt READ's conduct had been exemplary and a source of inspiration to his platoon, and his leadership and bearing were outstanding.
Place : Port Said
Date of Action : 6th November 1956
How Employed : Platoon Sgt
Place : Port Said
Date of Action : 6th November 1956
How Employed : Platoon Sgt
WEB LINKS:
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/41092/supplement/3419https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D7621305
NATIONAL ARCHIVES:
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D7621305
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