The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details Sargeant, William Rank: Guardsman Service No: 2617867 Regiment: 3 Battalion Grenadier Guards Theatre of Combat or Operation: North Africa (Algeria, Tunisia) Award: Military Medal Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 23 September 1943 Date 1943-1944 Catalogue reference WO 373/2 1st Guards Brigade, 6th Armoured Division, 9 Corps 261767 Guardsman William SERGEANT, 3rd Battalion GRENADIER GUARDS An outstanding performance was carried out by the above-named Guardsman on 5th February, 1943, during the Battalion withdrawal from ALLILIGA. He was carrying a wounded paratrooper across an open piece of ground which was under very heavy shell and mortar fire. A shell killed the paratrooper, and Guardsman SERGEANT was twice wounded. Nevertheless, suffering intense pain, he contrived to carry the paratrooper and, when finally exhausted, was assisted by two comrades to safety. I did not myself see the action, but I am told that his courage and will to help his comrades was a feature of an efficient soldier, and, in the opinion of the Platoon, was of the highest standard. I strongly recommend him for a periodical award of the Military Medal. Signed Major, Commanding 3rd Battalion GRENADIER GUARDS Granted M.M.
