The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details Davies, William Rank: Guardsman Service No: 2620979 Regiment: 5 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 24th Guards Brigade, 1st Division, 5 Corps 2620979 Guardsman William DAVIES, 5th Battalion GRENADIER GUARDS This Guardsman has consistently displayed courage and devotion to duty of a high order throughout the period (27th April - 6th May) during which the Battalion has occupied the western ridge of DJEBEL BOU AOUKAZ. His constant readiness to volunteer for all tasks in connection with his duties as a signaller has been an inspiration to his whole Platoon. He has twice spent about two hours repairing lines in the open in daylight under heavy and accurately placed mortar and Artillery fire with no regard for his personal safety. He asked to be allowed to accompany the leading Company in the attack on DJEBEL, during which his courageous behaviour under very heavy shell and Machine Gun fire had a most inspiring effect on all with whom he came in contact. Signed G.C. GORDON-LENNOX, Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding 5th Battalion GRENADIER GUARDS, 31 May, 1943 Granted M.M.
