Corporal Neil Patrick was awarded the Military Medal for courage, leadership and resource in operations which led to the crossing of the Garigliano River in the face of determined enemy opposition [1][2]. On 8 September 1945 he was posted to 4 Commando Brigade [3].
Award recommendation
This Corporal accompanied the patrol to Rotondo. The force was pinned to the ground by enemy small arms fire and was also being engaged by tanks. Despite this, Cpl. Patrick worked his way forward to the road and threw a 77 grenade under an armoured car which was set on fire. He then withdrew his section into a gulley under cover.

Later whilst on a night patrol 'S' mines were encountered and 7 men were wounded including the officer in command. Cpl. Patrick being the only N.C.O. left, was entirely responsible for organising the evacuation of the wounded despite a German patrol passing within ten yards of him. He himself carried many of the wounded back to safety.
Throughout the operation Cpl. Patrick showed extreme courage and was responsible for the saving of many lives. [Recommended for the D.C.M., awarded the M.M]. [2].