Award Military Medal Rfn. William GREEN, 2nd Bn Royal Ulster Rifles (Netherlands)

brithm · Mar 16, 2022

Award Military Medal Rfn. William Green, 2nd Bn Royal Ulster Rifles (14401161)

On the night of 18/19 September 1944, 2nd Bn The Royal Ulster Rifles assaulted the MEUSE-ESCAUT CANAL. B Company, in which RFN GREEN was a Platoon Commander's Batman, was one of the first companies to cross. Whilst forming up, this company came under direct mortar fire. The men went to ground. With the greatest coolness, and quite surpassing his normal duties, RFN GREEN continued to erect the assault boats and at the same time urged the others to do likewise. This great example produced the necessary effect, and the men left their cover and continued helping in the erection of boats. As the boats were being carried forward up the bank, further shells landed causing some casualties. Again RFN GREEN remained by his boat and although others were taking cover, he urged them to continue carrying the boat. In the launching, B Company came under severe Machine Gun fire and again some men scattered, but RFN GREEN was much in evidence inspiring the others with his outstanding example. The bravery and keen desire to see his part of the operation completed, materially assisted the success of the assault crossing.
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WO 373/52/466

Wounded January 1945

Quis Separabit · Mar 16, 2022

14401161 Rfn W Green, WO 373/52/466
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