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Lance-Sergeant John Cyril Jenkins M.M. |
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Transcript of Military Medal Citation |
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Brigade |
77th Indian Infantry |
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Division |
3rd Indian |
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Unit |
1st Bn The South Staffordshire Regiment |
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Date of Recommendation |
31st March 1944 |
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Regtl. No. |
4911121 |
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Rank and Name |
Lance-Sergeant John Cyril Jenkins |
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Action for which recommended :- |
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During the action at HENU on March 17th 44, during the morning this NCO was assisting in commanding his MMG's and at all times was steady and a splendid example to his men. In the afternoon when his guns could fire no more he went into the counter attack and set a brilliant example in attacking enemy positions, he was always well in the fore and was responsible for killing several enemy with his grenades and his bayonet. He just walked around the place occupied by the enemy and when they shot at him he just threw a grenade and went in with his men at bayonet charges. He showed complete disregard for his own safety throughout all actions. |
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Recommended By |
Major R. Degg O.C. 1 S.Staffords Brig. J.M. Calvert DSO |
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Honour or Reward |
Military Medal |
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Signed By |
Major General W.D.A. Lentaigne Comd. 3 Ind. Div. General G. Giffard Commander-in-Chief 11 Army Group |
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(London Gazette 02.01.1945) |
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