7903607 Serjeant John Charles BUCHANAN, North Irish Horse, Military Medal

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    Recommendation for Award for Buchanan, John Charles Rank: Serjeant Service... | The National Archives
    Reference: WO 373/13/407
    Name: Buchanan, John Charles
    Rank: Serjeant
    Service No: 7903607
    Regiment: North Irish Horse, Royal Armoured Corps
    Theatre of Combat or Operation: Italy
    Award: Military Medal
    Date of announcement in London Gazette: 23 August 1945


    21 Tank Brigade, 8 Indian Infantry Division, 5 Corps
    7903607 W/Serjeant John Charles BUCHANAN, NORTH IRISH HORSE

    On 13 Apr 45 at the crossing of the SANTERNO at Route 16, Sjt. BUCHANAN was Tp Sjt of 2 Tp, B Sqn, N.I.H. supporting the ITALIAN CREMONA GRUPPO. The SANTERNO was very strongly defended at this point. Sjt. BUCHANAN was the leading tk and cleared Route 16 right up to the bridge. Throughout the day a series of attacks were launched to capture the ford.

    Sjt. BUCHANAN spent much of the time on his feet carrying out recces for his tp and liaising with the ITALIAN Inf. His quick and bold action saved his Tp Ldr’s tk and crew when they were hit by a Panzerfaust. He killed the Panzerfaust firer and advanced right up to the bank, drawing the fire onto himself.

    This N.C.O. has always set the highest example of courage and skill in the face of the enemy. The successful crossing at this most strategic point was made possible by this N.C.O.

    Field 7 May 45
     

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    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37235/supplement/4270/data.pdf
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37235/supplement/4269/data.pdf
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37235/supplement/4268/data.pdf
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37235/supplement/4267/data.pdf

    War Office, 23rd August, 1945.
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy: —

    The Military Medal.
    No. 7903607 Sergeant John Charles BUCHANAN, North Irish Horse, Royal Armoured Corps (Belfast).
     

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