Award Military Medal SSM I.J. Blackwood, No. 2 Wing, Glider Pilot Regiment (Arnhem)

brithm · Jun 19, 2024

2881235 WOII Ian James Blackwood, No. 2 Wing, Glider Pilot Regiment

This Warrant Officer has been a member of the Regiment for over 3 years and as Squadron Sergeant Major has shown excellent organizing ability. He took part in the invasion of Sicily and piloted a glider to Arnhem.

Throughout the battle of Arnhem he displayed exemplary bravery, devotion to duty and disregard for his own safety. During every enemy attack SSM Blackwood was to be seen cheering on his men, and his personality and contempt for danger was mainly responsible for his section remaining intact. He was wounded in the face and hands but refused to leave his squadron and was wounded a third time and taken prisoner. He has now been repatriated.
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Award Military Medal SSM I.J. Blackwood, No. 2 Wing, Glider Pilot Regiment (Arnhem)

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