Sergeant Albert Brown was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service while operating with the Army during the successful landings in Normandy. 

After fighting at Merville, 45 Commando was ordered to withdraw to Le Plein at 1900hrs on 8 June 44. During the return journey, the leading troop was heavily engaged by three enemy machine gun positions at a range of 50yds in close country. Sgt. Brown was ordered to take charge of the party detailed to engage the enemy positions. He destroyed the first position by accurately aimed 68 grenades from an EY rifle, but was unable to deal with the remaining two positions owing to the position of a thick hedge between him and them.
With complete disregard to personal safety, he left all cover and standing in the open, fired all his remaining bombs with such good effect that the remaining two positions were neutralised. His cool courage was an inspiration to all, and enabled the remaining troops to continue their withdrawal unimpeded.