Hi everyone
I have joined this group to ask a question for my own personal research into one man who earned his Military Cross for his actions on the evening of 24th November 1941. WW2 is not my field nor is Tanks or North Africa so I apologize for my ignorance and request your patience.
2nd Lt Jack William Stiddard 6 R.T.R.
Recommendation for his M.C. comes from Brigadier D.A. Pienaar 1st South African Infantry Brigade
During evening 24 Nov 2/Lt. D.S. Bowling-Smith 22 Armd. Bde. and 2 Lieut. Stiddard, J.W. of 6 R.T.R. arrived in our defended perimeter with 3 serviceable and 2 derelict tanks in tow. The following day this Bde. was engaged in repulsing a determined tank attack and the above mentioned Officers at a very critical stage, on their own initiative, went into action against a vastly superior force of tanks. It is considered that this gallant action led by these two Officers materially influenced the enemy in retiring. In addition the action of these tanks acted as a stimulus to a number of troops who were being heavily attacked by tanks for the second time that day. I consider that the highest courage and great devotion to duty which in my opinion saved many casualties and it is strongly urged that this gallant action should receive official recognition.
Can anyone provide any information or avenues of research for me to explore?
Regards
Andrew
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