HC Deb 29 June 1943 vol 390 cc1444-5
10. Mr. Kirby

asked the Secretary of State for War how many officers and men of the 155th Field Battery, Royal Artillery, have received military decorations in acknowledgment of their gallant stand in Tunisia; and whether he will give the names of personnel living, missing or dead, so honoured?

Mr. A. Henderson

Two Distinguished Service Orders, one Military Cross, one Distinguished Conduct Medal and four Military Medals have been awarded to officers and men who took part in the action referred to by my hon. Friend. I will, with his permission, circulate the names in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following are the names:

The undermentioned Immediate awards have been conferred on personnel of the 172nd Field Regiment and 155th Field Battery, Royal Artillery:

D.S.O.

Major (temporary Lieutenant-Colonel) W. D. McN. Graham,

R.A.

*Major (temporary Lieutenant-Colonel) H. C. C. Newnham, Hampshire Regiment.

*This officer was in action on February 26th with 155th Battery.

M.C.

Lieutenant (temporary Captain) J. S. Perry, R.A.

D.C.M

No. 1091288 Lance-Bombardier R. S. Hitchin, R.A.

M.M.

No. 854768 Sergeant E. R. Lodder, R.A.

No. 1091399 Bombardier G. H. Wallis, R.A.

No. 1148042 Gunner R. Kennard, R.A.

No. 1098016 Gunner W. Shelton, R.A.

An announcement of the King's approval of the above awards was published in the "London Gazette" dated 22nd April, 1943.