The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details Lovett, Frank Herbert Rank: Warrant Serjeant Service No: 2613477 Regiment: 3 Battalion Grenadier Guards Theatre of Combat or Operation: Italy Award: Military Medal Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 07 December 1944 Date 1944 Catalogue reference WO 373/8 1st Guards Brigade, 6th British Armoured Division, 13 Corps 2613477 War Substantive Sergeant Frank Herbert LOVETT, 3rd Battalion GRENADIER GUARDS In the attack made by the 3rd Battalion GRENADIER GUARDS on the STOPPIACCE feature (Map Ref 272271) in the hills South of AREZZO on 15th July / 16th July, Sergeant LOVETT was in command of a Platoon in No. 2 Company. He personally lead the attack of his Platoon on to their objective accounting for two Machine Gun posts before it was captured. During the consolidation of the position Sergeant LOVETT took a section forward to locate certain enemy posts which lay beyond the objective. He moved up in advance of the section in order to make a personal reconnaissance. He had pin-pointed two enemy posts when he wa shot through the stomach by a Machine Gun at short range. Sergeant LOVETT's strength of character, courage and determination enabled him, despite his severe wound, to retain full consciousness and to direct his men so that they were able to outflank the enemy post. Shortly after this the position was counter-attacked and Sergeant LOVETT, who could not be carried in, was left lying under intense shell-fire from both sides for five hours until the position was recaptured. When he was finally brought back he was still conscious and cheered his Platoon on as he passed them in spite of his very serious stomach wound. Signed E.J.B. NELSON, Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding 3rd Battalion GRENADIER GUARDS, 16th October 1944. Most strongly recommended. I consider that this N.C.O. showed the finest quality of leadership, courage and determination. Signed J.C. HAYDON, Brigadier Commanding 1st Guards Brigade, 23rd July 1944 Recommended for D.C.M. Granted an Immediate M.M.
