2618253 William BUTTERWORTH, MM, 6 Grenadier Guards

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    Butterworth, William
    Rank: Guardsman
    Service No: 2618253
    Regiment: 6 Grenadier Guards
    Theatre of Combat or Operation: Italy
    Award: Military Medal
    Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 27 January 1944
    Date 1943-1944
    Catalogue reference WO 373/4

    201st Guards Brigade, 56th Division, 10 Corps
    2618253 Guardsman William BUTTERWORTH, 6th Battalion GRENADIER GUARDS


    TABORRA Feature, 26th September

    This Guardsman is the senior Stretcher Bearer of No. 3 Company.

    During the action on the above-mentioned feature he heard there were 4 casualties lying on the forward slope in full view of the enemy. Undeterred he led his Stetcher Bearers down, dressed the wounds of the casualties and organised and assisted their removal to the Regimental Aid Post.

    Then during intense shelling he again led his Stretcher Bearers over the exposed forward slope to a gully at the bottom where he picked up a wounded COLDSTREAM Guardsman and a German.

    These incidents were after 24 hours of almost continuous stretcher work up and down the mountainsides, and the fine example of leadership which he displayed is worth of the highest commendation.

    Signed Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding 6th Battalion GRENADIER GUARDS

    Recommended for Immediate D.C.M.
    Granted Immediate M.M.
     
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