2616841 Edward Joseph Morgan WORLEY, MM, 6 Grenadier Guards

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Worley, [Howard] Edward Joseph Morgan
Rank: Guardsman
Service No: 2616841
Regiment: 6 Battalion Grenadier Guards
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Italy
Award: Military Medal
Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 23 March 1944
Date 1944
Catalogue reference WO 373/5

201st Guards Brigade, 56th Division, 10 Corps
2616841 Guardsman Edward Joseph Morgan WORLEY, 6th Battalion GRENADIER GUARDS

Point 530 ACQUEPENDOLA, 6th December - 9th December 1943.

On 7th December a fighting patrol went forward to clear spandau positions alined the ridge and to recover Lieutenant HUNTINGTON's body.

The patrol had to be withdrawn owing to heavy Machine Gun and Mortar fire. This Guardsman stayed behind to cover them while they got back with their wounded.

He remained in a very exposed position giving covering fire with his rifle until a further patrol came and recovered the Officer's body.

He displayed great courage and is the determined type who always volunteers for any dangerous or difficult task.

Signed W. KINGSMILL, Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding 6th Battalion GRENADIER GUARDS

Granted an Immediate M.M.