From war diary Jan. 6 1943. (see attached) Lt. E. M. Lawrey - MC and Driver G. Williams - MM. - Nothing of interest re: this in war diary for Nov. 6.
The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details Name Lawrey, Edwin Martin Rank: Lieutenant Service No: 151387 Regiment: Royal Regiment of Artillery Theatre of Combat or Operation: Middle East (Egypt and Libya) Award: Military Cross Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 04 February 1943 Date 1942-1943 Catalogue reference WO 373/59
The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details Name Lawrey, Edwin Martin Rank: Lieutenant Service No: 151387 Regiment: Royal Artillery Theatre of Combat or Operation: Middle East (Egypt and Libya) Award: Military Cross Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 04 February 1943 Date 1943 Catalogue reference WO 373/23
The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details Name Glyndwr, Williams Rank: Gunner Service No: 876473 Regiment: Royal Artillery Theatre of Combat or Operation: Middle East (Egypt and Libya) Award: Military Medal Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 04 February 1943 Date 1943 Catalogue reference WO 373/23
Good stuff, dbf. According to war diary they were just west of Aqqadir, moving towards Matruh. They diary says "contacted pockets of resistance but nothing serious': !