Award DSO Brigadier R.A.G. Tilney, Leros Fortress Headquarters 1943

brithm · Mar 23, 2022

Award D.S.O. Brigadier Robert Adolphus George "Dolly" Tilney (34041) Royal Regiment of Artillery Leros Fortress Headquarters

In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field. Brigadier TILNEY arrived at LEROS and took over command of the Fortress on 5th November. He immediately set about the re-organisation of the defences. He carried out the most exhaustive reconnaissances and personally supervised the defence layout of every unit. His infectious energy did much to spur his subordinate commanders and their troops on to further efforts to prepare for the expected attack. His personal example not only raised the morale - already high - of the British troops, but also heartened the Italians from whom he extracted the maximum cooperation. Once the battle was joined Brigadier TILNEY was at every threatened point. Wherever the danger was the greatest he went to encourage his men. Throughout and to the very end he remained cool and collected, giving firm, precise and clear orders and remaining unperturbed by the desperate situation in which he found himself. His personal courage and disregard of danger were an example to all. This officer is now believed to be a prisoner of war.
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WO 373/98/561

MIA and taken prisoner 16th November 1943

Nottingham Journal 4th April 1945

minden1759 · Mar 24, 2022

I am surprised that Brig Tilney was awarded a DSO for her leadership on Leros.

His plan for the defence of Leros was riddled with holes and the Germans made short work of overwhelming the four Battalion strong garrison.

Regards

Frank

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