The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details Name Cross, Eric George Rank: Guardsman Service No: 2696516 Regiment: 1 Battalion Scots 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 2696516 Guardsman Eric George CROSS, 1st Battalion SCOTS GUARDS The above-mentioned Guardsman was a Stretcher Bearer in C Company during the fighting 23rd April - 6th May. He showed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty throughout this period. Under extremely trying conditions, a hot sun and steady enemy Artillery, Mortar and Machine Gun fire which caused heavy casualties, never once did he hesitate or fail to answer the call for assistance to the wounded. His conduct was the admiration of all ranks. Signed M.E.St.J. BARNE, Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding 1st Battalion SCOTS GUARDS Granted an Immediate M.M.