From The Times, Monday, July 8, 1940 ARMY AWARDS GALLANT REARGUARD ACTIONS FINE LEADERSHIP AND COURAGE The War Office issues the following list of immediate awards by the Commander-in-Chief, British Expeditionary Force:- DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL LINTON, L.-SERG. A.C.C., R.A. On the afternoon of June 8 L.-Sergt. Linton was in position covering a road block on the Rouen-Forges road. An enemy attack developed and when the infantry withdrew his gun acted as rearguard, protecting the infantry from A.F.V.s. His detachment is known to have accounted for two light tanks, one field gun, and one aeroplane, and six parachutists. During the whole action he showed considerable courage and cheerfulness, and was a perfect example to his men. http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/details-result.asp?Edoc_Id=7652859&queryType=1&resultcount=4 Name Linton, A C G Rank: Bombardier Service No: 1443995 Regiment: Royal Artillery Theatre of Combat or Operation: British Expeditionary Force 1939-40 Award: Distinguished Conduct Medal Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 20 December 1940 Date 1940-1942 Catalogue reference WO 373/16
