The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details Name Hillier, Bert Frank Rank: Company Serjeant Major Service No: 2733893 Regiment: 3 Battalion Welsh Guards Theatre of Combat or Operation: North Africa (Algeria, Tunisia) Award: Distinguished Conduct Medal Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 15 June 1943 Date 1943 Catalogue reference WO 373/1 1st Guards Brigade, 6th Armoured Division, 9 Corps 2733893 Company Sergeant Major Bert Frank HILLIER, 3rd Battalion WELSH GUARDS During the attack on DJEBEL AINE EL RHORAB on 9th April 1943, all the Officers of No. 2 Company were put out of action. C.S.M. HILLIER took command of the company and organised further attacks on enemy positions in a most competent manner. He personally shot a sniper who was causing casualties to his company and throughout the operation displayed great courage and power of leadership. Granted an Immediate D.C.M.
Army Number: 2733893 Rank: Warrant Officer Class II (Company Sergeant-Major) Name: Bert Frank Hillier, DCM Unit: Welsh Guards London Gazette : 15 June 1943 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36053/supplement/2720/data.pdf The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North Africa: — The Distinguished Conduct Medal. No. 2733893 Warrant Officer Class II (Company Sergeant-Major) Bert Frank Hillier, Welsh Guards (Esher).