92817 Thomas Sidney HOHLER, MC, 5 Grenadier Guards

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    Hohler, Thomas Sidney
    Rank: Temporary Captain
    Service No: 92817
    Regiment: 5 Battalion Grenadier Guards
    Theatre of Combat or Operation: Italy
    Award: Military Cross
    Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 15 June 1944
    Date 1944
    Catalogue reference WO 373/6


    24th Guards Brigade, 1st British Division, 6 Corps
    92017 Temporary Captain Thomas Sidney HOHLER, 5th Battalion GRENADIER GUARDS


    In the fighting in the ANZIO Bridgehead this Officer commanded No. 3 Company, 5th Battalion GRENADIER GUARDS while at the CARROCETO factory.

    On 26th February the Germans occupied some buildings which dominated the Battalion's positions with tanks and infantry.

    Captain HOHLER, unsupported by tanks, led two attacks against the Germans in these positions and on both occasions reached the objective but was unable to hold it owing to the fact that the tanks counter-attacked almost immediately. However those attacks prevented the enemy from establishing themselves in this area and gave sufficient time for our own tanks to arrive and finally evict the enemy from the buildings.

    During both attacks Captain HOHLER showed a fine example of leadership and disregard for his own safety, though he knew that even though he should reach his objective he would be unable to hold it without anti-tank defences but that these attacks were essential for the Battalion to hold its position.

    Captain HOHLER had been wounded by a bullet in the arm before the second attack and remained with the remnants of his Company for a further 24 hours when he was ordered back by the Commanding Officer.

    Signed E.J.B. NELSON, M.C., Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding 5th Battalion GRENADIER GUARDS

    Granted an Immediate M.C.
     
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