FINDLEY, Frederick George
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Rank:
Troop Sergeant Major
Unit / Base:
6 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Army Service Corps
Service:
Army
Number:
5041667
Honours & Awards:
Troop Sergeant Major Frederick Findley was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during the withdrawal from Djebel el Azag, Tunisia [1][2].
Recommendation
"During the withdrawal from Djebel el Azag on 6th Jan. 43, T.S.M. Findley repeatedly showed complete disregard for his own safety by covering his section by advancing under fire and throwing grenades.I consider that T.S.M. Findley's actions were responsible for numerous men reaching safety. Throughout this action he showed a most excellent example to his men. He is over 40 years of age and put up a remarkable performance" [2].
Post war member of the Commando Association who record that his last rank attained was R.S.M. and that he had also served in No.12 Commando [3].
Sources
[1] London Gazette 36180, page 4220.
[2] National Archives file WO373/2/382.
[3] Commando Association Lost Legion list 4.
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