Captain Denys Kerr was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Burma [1][2].

At 1645hrs 23 March 1944, during No.5 Commandos' attack on Spur 383348 this Officer led a determined attack by one of his Sub-Sections on a MG nest which was captured despite fierce opposition. Capt. Kerr, concerned about the remainder of his Force, then went down into the valley, to try and reorganise the troop. This he did under fire. At 1715hrs this Officer was severely wounded in the shoulder and leg and his arm was shattered. In spite of the pain and the fact that he was under fire he did not release his command and continued to issue orders calmly. He succesfully reorganised his men and his calm example and courageous devotion to duty undoubtedly saved the lives of many of his men [2].