Lance Sergeant Hugh Lewis, 2 Special Service Brigade Signals, was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during operations at Termoli, Italy. Post war member of the Commando Association from St Mellons, Cardiff.

Owing to the fact that the Signal Officer had been wounded in a previous action L/Sgt Lewis was in charge of the section during the action at Termoli, 3rd to 6th October 1943.

Throughout the 4th, 5th and 6th October, during which the unit maintained its position, he constantly visited all troops. With complete contempt for danger he personally laid a line to the two flank troops in order to conserve the wireless batteries. In order to do this he had to cover one mile of ground which was being constantly machine gunned, mortared and shelled.

The Signal communication was excellent throughout and the morale of the signallers was of the highest order. This was very largely due to the example set by L/Sgt Lewis.

[Recommended by Maj. P. Young, No.3 Commando, endorsed by Lt Col. J Durnford-Slater OC Special Service Brigade].