Captain Daniel Flunder was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry, leadership and undaunted devotion to duty during the assault on the Island of Walcheren [1][1a]. He became the Adjutant and Commander of  'A' Troop of 48 RM Commando [2].

Post war member of the Commando Association from Helston, Cornwall [2].

On 1 Nov., during the invasion of Walcheren by 4 SS Bde, Capt Flunder displayed great and sustained gallantry throughout the first 72 hours. His troop (A Tp) landed in the second wave and suffered some casualties and disorganisation from the shelling on the beaches.

Capt Flunder led the troop forward to reach the remainder of the commando just before the first attack on Battery W.13. He was ordered to act as fire troop. During the difficult period after the failure of the first attack, his troop by good tactics and determination, succeeded in winning the fire fight against an enemy superior in numbers and weapons and in prepared positions. This greatly contributed to the success of the second assault.

At first light on 2 Nov., Capt Flunder was ordered to move forward with his troop as a fighting patrol. Although reduced in numbers his troop gained over 1,000 yds, mopped up two enemy posts and eventually forced the surrender of the Zouteland garrison after a brisk fire fight and assault.

At 0600hrs on 3 Nov., A Troop was detached to 47 Commando and during the operations of that unit again acted as fire troop with considerable success, winning fire initiative against a superior enemy who made every effort to silence  A Troop's fire. Finally the troop advanced and mopped up enemy parties in the close country on the flank of 47 Commando.

Through three days fighting, Capt Flunder showed great determination, tactical skill, and courage. He was always on top of the enemy, aggressive and never allowed himself to be impressed by difficulties and dangers which might have deterred a less able leader [1a].