Army Number: 4032370 Rank: Corporal Name: Derek Charles ELLIS, MM Unit: King's Shropshire Light Infantry attached Special Boat Section London Gazette : 27 April 1944 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36486/supplement/1927/data.pdf The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North Africa: -— The Military Medal. No. 4032370 Sergeant Derek Charles Ellis, The King's Shropshire Light Infantry.
Recommendation for Award for Ellis, D Rank: Corporal Service No: 4032370 ... | The National Archives Reference: WO 373/2/405 Name Ellis, D Rank: Corporal Service No: 4032370 Regiment: No 2 Special Boat Section Theatre of Combat or Operation: North Africa (Algeria, Tunisia) Award: Military Medal Date of announcement in London Gazette: 27 April 1944