- SURNAME
Wakeling
- FORENAME
James Dennis (Jimmy)
- UNIT
40 Commando (A Troop)
- RANK
Major
- NUMBER
- AWARD
Military Cross
- PLACE
Dalmatian Islands 1944
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
born 12.12.1918 Leicester
son of John Lucas and Mary Louisa Wakeling
educated St Michael's School,Limpsfield,Surrey
educated Dean Close School,Cheltenham
educated St Catherine's School,Cambridge
joined R.M. 1939
commissioned
2 Bn
43 Commando August 1943
40 Commando October 1943
RM Depot,Deal 1945
HQ Commando Group,India 1945
released from RM 27.2.1946 (Major)
educated Ridley Hall Theological College postwar
ordained Deacon 1947
ordained Priest 1948
Bishop of Southwell (Rt Rev) 1970
retired 1984
married Josephine Margaret (died April 2004) (2 sons)
died 10.10.2004
London Gazette 36979, 9th March 1945, Page 1386
CITATION:
Military Cross : 3/4 June 1944 BRAC.
This Officer was the Troop Commander of the leading Troop in the assault on Pt. 622. During a long approach to the objective under continual fire he kept his Troop well under control and never ceased to encourage them on. He formed his Troop up in most difficult circumstances and pressed home his attack through wire and mines under particularly heavy fire. His Troop successfully reached their objective killing numbers of the enemy and taking prisoners. He then reorganised his Troop under heavy mortar fire and beat off a counter attack. Only when he found himself surrounded by Germans, out of touch with Headquarters, and running short of ammunition did he order his Troop to withdraw. This he succeeded in doing with remarkably small losses. His example and high standard of leadership were largely responsible for the success of his T....
This Officer was the Troop Commander of the leading Troop in the assault on Pt. 622. During a long approach to the objective under continual fire he kept his Troop well under control and never ceased to encourage them on. He formed his Troop up in most difficult circumstances and pressed home his attack through wire and mines under particularly heavy fire. His Troop successfully reached their objective killing numbers of the enemy and taking prisoners. He then reorganised his Troop under heavy mortar fire and beat off a counter attack. Only when he found himself surrounded by Germans, out of touch with Headquarters, and running short of ammunition did he order his Troop to withdraw. This he succeeded in doing with remarkably small losses. His example and high standard of leadership were largely responsible for the success of his T....
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https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36979/supplement/1386NATIONAL ARCHIVES:
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D7369886
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