Award BEM Sgt. G. Blyth, No. 13 Canadian Provost Company

brithm · Jul 16, 2022

Award British Empire Medal Sgt. George Blyth No. 13 Canadian Provost Company (O65232)

During the fighting in and around Caen, in the latter part of July and first week in August, 1944., this N.C.O. was in charge of a Section of Provost on the Bridges built across the Orne River. Despite enemy fire and bombing action, he stayed on duty for periods as long as 24 to 36 hrs., without sleep and did all in his power to rally his men and keep the heavy flow of traffic moving. Throughout the whole period of this operation he was most cheerful and but for the fine example set in fortitude, devotion to duty and leadership, there is not a doubt that the men of Section would not have worked the hours required of them, which would have had serious consequences in keeping the bridges open and traffic flowing smoothly.
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WO 373/83/982

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