2696516 Guardsman Eric George CROSS, MM, 1 Scots Guards

Army Number: 2696516
Rank: Guardsman
Name: Eric George CROSS, MM
Unit: 1 Battalion Scots Guards


London Gazette : 23 September 1943
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36180/supplement/4219/data.pdf
The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North Africa: —
The Military Medal.
No. 2696516 Guardsman Eric George Cross, Scots Guards (Chester).

 

Recommendation for Award for Cross, Eric George Rank: Guardsman Service No: ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/2/301
Description:
Name Cross, Eric George
Rank: Guardsman
Service No: 2696516
Regiment: 1 Battalion Scots Guards
Theatre of Combat or Operation: North Africa (Algeria, Tunisia)
Award: Military Medal
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 23 September 1943


24th Guards Brigade, 1st Division, 5 Corps
2696516 Guardsman Eric George CROSS, 1st Battalion SCOTS GUARDS

The above-mentioned Guardsman was a Stretcher Bearer in C Company during the fighting 23rd April - 6th May.

He showed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty throughout this period.

Under extremely trying conditions, a hot sun and steady enemy Artillery, Mortar and Machine Gun fire which caused heavy casualties, never once did he hesitate or fail to answer the call for assistance to the wounded.

His conduct was the admiration of all ranks.

Signed M.E.St.J. BARNE, Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding 1st Battalion SCOTS GUARDS

Granted an Immediate M.M.