CLARK, Rutter Thomas
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Rank:
Acting Temporary Quartermaster Sergeant
Unit / Base:
48RM Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Marines
Service:
Royal Navy
Number:
PO/X100345
Honours & Awards:
Operations:
Quartermaster Sergeant Rutter Clark was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service while operating with the Army during the successful landings in Normandy.
Recommendation
"June 6th 1944 St. Aubin.
Assisted Lt. Mackenzie to rally 'A' Troop on the beach under fire in very trying circumstances, when he showed high qualities of leadership, calmness, and determination. He was always well forward in the street fighting in Langrune in the last stages of which he handled the 2 inch mortar team under fire with disregard for his own safety. He gave the troop a fine example throughout the action.l
Assisted Lt. Mackenzie to rally 'A' Troop on the beach under fire in very trying circumstances, when he showed high qualities of leadership, calmness, and determination. He was always well forward in the street fighting in Langrune in the last stages of which he handled the 2 inch mortar team under fire with disregard for his own safety. He gave the troop a fine example throughout the action.l
Source
London Gazette 36676, page 4008.
Award Recommendation / National Archives file WO373/47/12.
48RM Cdo. War Diary entry 16 July 1944.
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