DAVIS, Thomas

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Rank: 
Lance Sergeant
Unit / Base: 
6 Commando
Regiment/Corps: 
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Service: 
Army
Number: 
4688032
Honours & Awards: 
Military Medal (MM)
Lance Sergeant Thomas Davis was wounded 26 February 1943 during operations in North Africa (Battle of Steamroller Farm). He was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service.
Recommendation
26th February 1943 Fedi Et Attia (516128 Sheet 34).
In an engagement between No.6 Commando and three Companies of the Hermann Goering Jaeger Regiment, Lance Sergeant Davis showed entire disregard of enemy fire and led his men in every advance with great courage and skill. When wounded in the stomach he continued to engage the enemy until completely incapacitated by his wound.
 
Sources
London Gazette 36180, page 4220.
National Archives file WO373/2/345.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/58.
 
Additional content: 
'Battle of Steamroller Farm'
Archive pages : 
No 6 Commando

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