MYRAM, Albert Edward

Rank: 
Private (Sergeant Ind.Coy Gibraltar)
Unit / Base: 
2 Commando
Regiment/Corps: 
Somerset Light Infantry | Independent Company of Gibraltar
Service: 
Army
Number: 
5569587
Honours & Awards: 
Albert Edward Myram 2 Commando
Sergeant Albert Myram, Independent Company of Gibraltar, attached as a Private to 3 Troop of No. 2 Commando, was awarded the M.M.  in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during operations at Scaletta, Sicily on the 16th August 1943.
 
Recommendation
Operation Blackcock Sicily 16th August 1943.
Pte. Myram is serving as a Private in this Commando, No. 3 troop, to which he is attached. He holds the rank of Sgt in the Independent Company of Gibraltar garrison. This man backed up Sgt. White, his section sergeant, admirably during the street fighting in Scaletta village on the morning of 16th Aug 1943. He showed much enterprise and dash in seeking out and killing the German enemy who were holding buildings in the village, giving no thought to his own safety. Furthermore at all times during the 48 hour operation he showed unbounded energy and enthusiasm and willingness to do all manner of extra duties. He was a fine example to the rest of the rank and file and has been outstanding ever since he was attached to us. [Lt. Col. J.M.T.F. Churchill.]
 
Sources
London Gazette Supp. 36251, page 5063.
National Archives file WO373/208.
[Image] Collection of LCpl Ryder No. 2 Cdo courtesy of his granddaughter Celyse Barnes.
 
Notes
See 2 Commando History section [more...] re Albert Myram and others who joined from Ind. Coy. Gibraltar.
 

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