Unit: No.3 Commando.
Military Cross

Since the time of the landing in Normandy on 6th June 1944 this officer had shown the same determination gallantry and coolness under fire which he had already shown in Agnone, Sicily and in Termoli, Italy, on 14th July 1943 and 5th October 1943.

On the 6th June 1944 when the 2nd i/c was wounded bringing the unit forward, Major Hopson took charge and led the troops across the bridges Benouville with great speed and skill, and with slight casualties. Subsequently, although wounded in the head when the self-propelled gun in which he was operating struck a mine, he insisted on proceeding out with another self-propelled gun and completing his task.
On the occasion of the attack on Breville he performed invaluable service by leading tanks up to forward positions which the Commanders had not had time to recce. Several times during the heavy shelling of the Unit's forward defended lines he again showed great courage and coolness in directing the bringing to shelter of the wounded although he himself was again slightly wounded.

His service with this unit had always been an example of courage,coolness and efficiency and an inspiration to his fellow officers and men. 

Award Recommendation: National Archives file WO373/51/22.