The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details Name Aitken, Lewis Rank: Serjeant Service No: 2694192 Regiment: 3 Tank Battalion Scots Guards Theatre of Combat or Operation: North West Europe 1944-45 Award: Military Medal Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 10 May 1945 Date 1945 Catalogue reference WO 373/53 6th Guards Armoured Brigade, 30 Corps 2694192 War Substantive Serjeant Lewis AITKEN This Serjeant was Troop Serjeant of the leading troop in support of 10th Battalion HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY during the attack on KRANENBURG on 8 February 1945. On approaching KRANENBURG every tank in the squadron became bogged except his. By superb command he managed to get onto the road and was led by his Troop Leader on foot over the bridge which was known to be prepared for demolition, and led the infantry down the main street dealing with Machine Gun posts and snipers on the way. The Infantry Company Commander reported that the effect of his supporting fire undoubtedly did much to force the enemy to surrender, that the way in which he fought his tank was quite magnificent and that his action undoubtedly save the infantry many casualties. 15 February 1945 Granted an Immediate Military Medal