Award Military Medal Sgt. H. Avery, 27 Bn Royal Marines

brithm · Nov 17, 2022

Award Military Medal Sgt. Henry Avery, 27th Bn Royal Marines (EX 1317)

Sgt. AVERY is the mortar platoon sergeant of 27 RM. In the ENGELEN area on 20th March 1945 and in the HEUSDEN area the following night, when under heavy enemy counter-mortar fire, this NCO remained in an exposed position, coolly directing the fire of the mortars until the enemy mortars were silenced.

On 22nd-23rd March he accompanied fighting patrols which crossed the RIVER MAAS in the HEUSDEN area and was able to engage opportunity targets with devastating effect. On the first occasion, when the patrol came under heavy close range automatic fire he put down a very effective smoke screen which enabled the patrol to withdraw from an exposed position.

On the 28th April, his mortars were supporting a fighting patrol operating across the KUSTEN CANAL and Sgt. AVERY was wounded in the shoulder. Despite his wound and the intense enemy mortar and small arms fire, Sgt. AVERY moved his O.P. to a more exposed position because it afforded better observation. If the patrol had lacked the fire support provided by his mortars, it would have had very serious consequences.

By his enthusiasm, courage and resource, Sgt. AVERY has consistently set a remarkably fine example. During periods of intense activity his devotion to duty has been most praiseworthy. By his complete disregard for his own safety and his determination, whatever the circumstances, to achieve good results, Sgt. AVERY has contributed in no small way to the successful efforts of 27 RM.
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WO 373/47/104

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