- SURNAME
Wassell
- FORENAME
Joseph Desmond
- UNIT
R.M. Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre
- RANK
Sergeant
- NUMBER
PO204071W
- AWARD
Military Medal
- PLACE
Falklands 1982
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
resided Arbroath
age 33
London Gazette 49134, 8th October 1982, Page 12840
CITATION:
Military Medal : Sergeant Wassell commanded a four man team in the Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre. His quiet and steadfast leadership and professionalism led him to be selected for several particularly hazardous missions culminating in an operation in conjunction with Lieutenant Haddow's team on Goat Ridge while it was still in the hands of the enemy. He led his team on a detailed night reconnaissance patrol and then lay up for 24 hours, at times within a few feet of the enemy. He produced a detailed map listing the size and location of the enemy position which was later used to very good effect. Whilst in this area Sergeant Wassell also directed and controlled artillery fire to within 20 metres of his own men, causing considerable damage to the enemy. Two nights later he returned to Goat Ridge and led the 1st Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles in their move forward to assault Mount William.
Sergeant Wassell set an example of courage in the face of the enemy and the elements that was an inspiration to all.
Sergeant Wassell set an example of courage in the face of the enemy and the elements that was an inspiration to all.
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