The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details Name Morgan, Elfed Rank: Serjeant Service No: 2734526 Regiment: 3 Battalion Welsh Guards Theatre of Combat or Operation: Italy Award: Military Medal Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 07 December 1944 Date 1944 Catalogue reference WO 373/8 1st Guards Brigade, 6th Armoured Division, 10 Corps 2734526 Sergeant Elfed MORGAN, 3rd Battalion WELSH GUARDS 20th May 1944. Mt. PICCOLO. Map Ref 657294, Sheet 1/25,000, ITALY. This N.C.O. was commanding the leading Platoon of No. 1 Company during the attack on the right peak of Mt. PICCOLO. His Platoon was held up on four occasions by the fire of six enemy machine guns which were firing from the rocky peak which was the objective, at a range of between 50 and 100 yards. By handling his Platoon in the most masterly fashion in extremely hazardous circumstances, and by his own disregard for safety in moving to his leading section in order to give his orders personally, he manoeuvred his Platoon steadily towards the objective, saving many casualties by his calm and determined conduct. By his excellent self discipline, his method of consolidation and his own courage in moving about giving orders under fire, he was responsible for the capture and holding of the objective. Apart from his courage, his initiative and quick grasp of changing situations were invaluable assets to his Company. Signed Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding 3rd Battalion WELSH GUARDS. Granted an Immediate M.M.
The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details Name Morgan, David Elfed Rank: Staff Serjeant Service No: 23523554 Regiment: Welsh Guards Theatre of Combat or Operation: New Year Honours Award: British Empire Medal Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 01 January 1974 Date 1974 Catalogue reference WO 373/175 Delete if not same individual as above
