Award Military Medal Sgt. W.G.W. Lane, 5 Canadian Provost Company

brithm · Jul 17, 2022

Award Military Medal Sgt. William George Walter Lane, No. 5 Canadian Provost Company (A56606)

On the night 30th -31st August 1944 during the attack on the GOTHIC LINE by 11 Canadian Infantry Brigade Group, Sergeant LANE commanded the leading section of 5 Canadian Provost Company. The task of this section was to mark the route from MONTELABBATE to the FOGLIA RIVER ford and to mark the gap through the minefields to the MONTECCHIO lateral. Throughout the night the route and ford was subjected to heavy mortar fire. This non-commissioned Officer, by his courage and resourcefulness, kept the route clear and by his personal direction while under fire ensured a constant flow of armoured and wheeled vehicles across the ford. By total disregard of his personal safety, determination and devotion to duty, Sergeant LANE ensured the impetus of the attack was maintained.
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WO 373/10/451

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