The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details Scott, Stephen Rank: Guardsman Service No: 2621363 Regiment: 6 Grenadier Guards Theatre of Combat or Operation: Italy Award: Military Medal Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 24 February 1944 Date 1943-1944 Catalogue reference WO 373/4 201st Guards Brigade, 56th Division, 10 Corps 2621363 Guardsman Stephen SCOTT, 6th Battalion GRENADIER GUARDS TABORRA, 26th September During an attack Northwards on Point 270 this Guardsman showed himself to be a soldier of outstanding courage and initiative. Finding his Platoon was held up by a Spandau post, and without any orders, he worked his Bren gun forward single-handed under heavy automatic an mortar fire to a position from which he could engage the post in question. By this means he wiped out 2 Spandau posts and rejoined his Section which were then able to continue the advance. His total disregard of danger was an inspiration to at the rest of his Platoon, Signed W. KINGSMILL, Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding 6th Battalion GRENADIER GUARDS Granted an Immediate M.M.
