Hi Hope this is the right place . I am trying to find information on a chap called Kenneth Fielding , I am led to believe that he recieved the Military Medal and possibly took part in Operation Market Graden . I know he was born in Shaw , Oldham and thats about it , any further info appreciated . Regards Ian
2721687 Guardsman Kenneth Fielding, Irish Guards, (Shaw, Lancashire) Gazetted 27 February 1945. Gazette issue 36961 This looks like your man.
2721687 Guardsman Kenneth Fielding, Irish Guards, (Shaw, Lancashire) Gazetted 27 February 1945. Gazette issue 36961 This looks like your man. Many thanks for the reply , i dont suppose any further suggestions as how i would find out what the medal was issued for . Regards Ian
Guardsman Kenneth Fielding MM, 3rd Bn, Irish Guards. Awarded Immediate Military Medal. Directly the leading Pl of the 3IG Battle Gp had crossed the De Groote Barrier over the Meuse-Escaut Canal on the night of 10 Sep 44, the RE officer required four men to assist him in removing the charges from the bridge. Gdsm Fielding was one of the four Gdsm who carried out this extremely dangerous work calmly and efficiently handling dangerous explosives with which he was not accustomed. His task entailed the climbing of ladders to remove the charges and this had to be done under enemy fire. In addition there was an amn truck which had caught fire just by the br which was exploding throughout this period. It was only through the extreme bravery of Gdsm Fielding and his comrades that the charges could be removed and the br saved from destruction. Dated 1.3.45
The other 3 Guardsmen were Henry Trimble MM, Eric Colethorpe MM and Colin Mollard, MM. The latter was the only one to be killed during the war Guardsman COLIN MOLLARD M.M., 2723687, 3rd Bn., Irish Guards who died age 21 on 04 March 1945 Remembered with honour REICHSWALD FOREST WAR CEMETERY CWGC :: Casualty Details QS The RE Officer was Ronnie Hutton 615 Field Squadron whose medal recommendation can be found here: The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details
The RE Officer was Ronnie Hutton 615 Field Squadron whose medal recommendation can be found here: The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details Lieut. Hutton's ecommendation can be read here http://www.ww2talk.com/forum/searching-someone-military-genealogy/15527-ronnie-hutton-m-c-re-officer-joes-bridge-10-sept-2.html#post274538
Lieutenant Ronald David Hutton MC, 615 Field Squadron, Royal Engineers Awarded Immediate Military Cross. On the night of 10 Sept 44 Lieut. Hutton advanced with the leading Pl *some text added* of the assault party to capture the De Groote Barrier over the Meuse-Escaut Canal. The bridge was covered with three enemy 88 A/Tk guns and many Spandaus. In spite of this opposition Lieut Hutton, with total disregard for his own personal safety, examined the firing mechanism of the bridge in the glare of a blazing ammunition lorry on the bridge site and successfully neutralised all the charges. The initiative and gallant conduct of this officer was instrumental in enabling the column following up to maintain a bridge head and keep the centre line open for further movement. Dated 1.3.45
