Award Military Cross Lt. E.B.C. Charteris, 2nd Parachute Bn (Bruneval)

brithm · Jun 10, 2024

Award Military Cross Lt. Euan Basil Cyril Charteris, 2nd Parachute Battalion (174279)

During a raid on the French coast at BRUNEVL on the night of Friday February 27th and Saturday February 28th this officer's party was dropped by parachute a long way short of the objective. Displaying the utmost determination and initiative, this officer took his party across unknown country towards the beach, which he had been ordered to seize. During this advance the party encountered considerable enemy opposition. This officer displayed great gallantry in overcoming this opposition and finally led his party to the beach and assisted at a vital moment in overcoming the defence., this ensuring the evacuation. During the whole operation this officer displayed conspicuous leadership, determination and gallantry.
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WO 373/93/292

Daily Record 5th March 1942

Evening Despatch 16th May 1942

Killed in Action 3rd December 1942 aged 21 buried MASSICAULT WAR CEMETERY, Tunisia

Lieutenant E B C Charteris MC | War Imperial War Museums (iwm.org.uk)

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