The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details Name Davies, Brindley John Rank: Guardsman Service No: 2733126 Regiment: 3 Battalion Welsh 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 Division, 10 Corps 2733126 Guardsman Brindley John DAVIES, 3rd Battalion WELSH GUARDS 23rd May 1944. Mount PICCOLO. Map Ref 657294, Sheet 160/IV 1/25,000 ITALY. This Guardsman was Platoon runner to the leading Platoon in No. 1 Company's attack on the right peak of Mount PICCOLO. When the Platoon was held up he crossed bullet swept ground on three occasions to give vital information to the Company Commander, as W/T communication had failed. On one occasion finding the Company runner dead he returned to discover whether the latter had an important message from the Company Commander. On his return to the Platoon he dragged a wounded man into a sangar while under heavy machine gun fire. Throughout the engagement his example was an inspiration to all; his personal bravery, intelligence and coolness were of an exceptional order and he was largely responsible for keeping the Company Commander informed as to what was happening in front thus enabling the Company Commander to maintain a co-ordinated attack on the subjective. Granted an Immediate M.M.
