Award Military Medal Sgt. G.D. Lander, 27 Bn Royal Marines

brithm · Nov 17, 2022

Award Military Medal Sgt. George Douglas Lander, 27 Bn Royal Marines (PO/X 1757)

Since the conversion of 27 RM to the W.E. of a normal infantry battalion in January 1945, Sgt. LANDER has been the Signal Sgt. In the organisation, preparation and training of the signal platoon he has show great keenness and has proved himself to be very efficient. Owing to the late arrival in the unit of a signal officer, the smooth working of communication within the battalion is to a very great extent the result of his efforts and jus credit is due to him for the way in which he has overcome difficulties in the very short time available.

In particular, in April, when 27 RM was placed under command of 4 Canadian Armoured Division, the battalion was constantly on the move, re-adjusting its positions and in contact with the enemy. Communications were maintained at all times, frequently under extreme difficulties and in spite of enemy action. The signal platoon was put to a very severe test, operating under such mobile conditions at such an early stage in the battalion’s life.

Whenever it was possible to run line forward companies SGT LANDER personally supervised the laying of the cable. The maintenance of these cables, under shell and small arms fire, was due largely to his untiring efforts and personal leadership in charge of the line party.
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WO 373/47/86

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