131321 War Substantive Captain John Stuart Martin, M.B., Royal Army Medical Corps attached 11 Honourable Artillery Company Regiment, Royal Horse Artillery 23rd Armoured Brigade, 78 Division, 30 Corps On August 9th, 1943, when supporting 78 Division, "A" Battery was in action south of BRONTE at 730055. Captain MARTIN was with the Battery. During the evening at about 1900 hours, the road between the Battery position and BRONTE was very heavily and accurately shelled and mortared. This road was very congested with stationary guns and vehicles, and Captain MARTIN, realising that there were likely to be casualties, immediately proceeded to the place which was being most heavily shelled. A vehicle had been hit and there were a number of casualties, making it very dangerous to remain in the open. Captain MARTIN was quite undaunted by this heavy shellfire and attended to the wounded men without regard for his personal safety. By his brave action he undoubtedly saved some lives and his example had a steadying effect on all around him. [Part of the citation has been x'd out] Captain Martin was born in Robinstown, Co. Meath. The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details Name: Martin, John Stuart Rank: Captain Service No: 131321 Regiment: 11 Honourable Artillery Company Regiment, Royal Horse Artillery Theatre of Combat or Operation: Sicily Award: Military Cross Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 18 November 1943 Date 1943-1944 Catalogue reference WO 373/3 See this thread for ref: Volunteers from Eire who have won distinctions ... :irishflag[1]: