2733893 Bert Frank HILLIER, DCM, 3 Welsh Guards

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    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.
     

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    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).
     
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