23788 Archer Francis Lawrence CLIVE, DSO & Bar, MC, Grenadier Guards

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    Name Clive, Archer Francis Lawrence
    Rank: Major
    Service No: 23788
    Regiment: 6 Battalion Grenadier Guards
    Theatre of Combat or Operation: Middle East (Egypt and Libya)
    Award: Distinguished Service Order
    Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 22 July 1943
     
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    Clive, Archer Francis Lawrence
    Rank: Lieutenant,Colonel
    Service No: 23788
    Regiment: Grenadier Guards
    Theatre of Combat or Operation: Italy
    Award: Bar to Distinguished Service Order
    Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 08 February 1945
    Date 1944-1945
    Catalogue reference WO 373/9

    24th Guards Brigade, 6th S.A. Armoured Division, 13 Corps
    23788 War Substantive Lieutenant-Colonel, Temporary Brigadier Archer Francis Lawrence CLIVE, D.S.O., M.C., GRENADIER GUARDS


    For gallant and distinguished leadership in action against the enemy.

    In order for the Division to continue its advance, it was vital for 24th GUARDS BRIGADE to break the enemy defences at Point 707 during the operations of 1st October - 3rd October.

    This position was strongly held by an entrenched enemy. During the initial attack by 1st Battalion SCOTS GUARDS, Brigadier CLIVE, by his personal courage and leadership, under heavy shell-fire and the most trying weather conditions, inspired all under his command.

    At the most critical stage of the operation, Brigadier CLIVE bodily committed 5th Battalion GRENADIER GUARDS against the reinforced enemy. Here again, his appearance at forward positions during the periods of the heaviest fighting, and his own disregard for his personal safety, proved of critical value in producing valiant efforts from his battalions, with the result that the position was taken and held in spite of repeated counter-attacks, during which Brigadier CLIVE's example held his troops firm and encouraged them to inflict very heavy casualties on the enemy.

    Signed Major-General, G.O.C. 6th S.A. Armoured Division

    Granted an Immediate Bar to D.S.O.
     
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