3 Recce 17 April 1945

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  1. mark abbott

    mark abbott Junior Member

    I am in the fortunate position of having recently acquired the MM group awarded to 1866720 L/Sgt F A Faulkner 17 Field Company R.E.

    The recommendation for his MM reads as follows.

    "On 17th April 1945, L/Sgt Falkner, (sic) R.E. was in command of a small party of Sappers attached to "C" Sqn. 3 Recce Regt. This Sqn. was ordered to advance in the area of South of DELMANHORST.
    During the advance a very large number of enemy mines were encountered. Sgt. Falkner volunteered to go forward with the most leading elements; this he was allowed to do. Completely disregarding his own safety, this NCO on several occasions successfully cleared mines from the road under direct small arms fire.
    Later, when a man was seriously wounded, this NCO again shewed the greatest courage and initiative by driving his 1/2 track vehicle across the road in order to screen and protect the wounded man from the enemy small arms fire.
    Throughout the day this NCO not only set a magnificent example by his courage and determination, but his extremely gallant conduct enabled the Sqn to reach its objective."

    L.G 23 8 1945

    Does anyone have access to the WD for the 3rd Recce Regt for the 17th April 1945?

    Many thanks.

    Mark
     
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  2. Tony56

    Tony56 Member Patron

  3. mark abbott

    mark abbott Junior Member

    Tony,

    Greatly appreciated.

    Mark
     

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