"Reconnaissance across River Maas 27th-28th February 1945.
On the night 27th-28th February 1945, D Troop 45 RM Commando crossed the River Maas near Roermond to carry out a raid on enemy positions. Fanatical enemy paratroops were encountered and bitter close quarter fighting ensued. The Troop Officers, Troop Sergeant Major and senior sergeant were all killed or wounded.

Colour Sergeant Fenwick rose to the occasion and commanded the troop during the difficult withdrawal back across the river. He was himself taken prisoner by the enemy whilst looking for wounded men of his troop. He showed great initiative and escaped very quickly during a moment's confusion.

Returning to the river bank he contacted a patrol of the Commando which was looking for survivors and was brought back across the Maas. He gave detailed information of enemy positions and numbers together with maps, got from a German Artillery officer which showed the enemy gun areas in that locality.

On return C/Sgt Fenwick continued to command his troop, which had suffered 50% casualties, for some days until an officer was available. Throughout the whole action C/Sgt Fenwick showed great coolness, determination and leadership.
Unfortunately the full story of his exploits was not available until one of the wounded officers was later able to give it, and it was therefore not possible to recommend C/Sgt Fenwick for an award at the time.

Again on 6th April 1945 this Senior NCO showed outstanding courage and leadership. On this occasion he was a sub-section Commander of D Troop, 45 RM Commando during that unit's attack along the bank of the River Weser on the outer defences of Leese. Heavy opposition was met from well dug in and concealed enemy positions at close range.
D Troop was the leading troop as the Commando advanced out of the existing bridgehead and at once was met by heavy fire, but C/Sgt Fenwick with great determination and leadership led his men forward unflinchingly and personally cleared several enemy slit trenches with phosphor and HE grenades.

Later he took a bren gun forward and from an exposed position on the top of the river bank pinned the enemy down in their trenches under 100 yards away to the left flank thereby enabling the rest of the Commando to continue its advance. He undoubtedly inflicted many casualties on the enemy.

Apart from these two instances, C/Sgt Fenwick has on many occasions shown coolness and determination in many actions. His disregard for his own safety and unflinching determination and leadership have gained for him the complete confidence of those under his command and the respect and admiration of the whole unit."