Marine Frederick Philip Tyman was awarded the Military Medal for courage, determination and resource in silencing a German mortar position single handed in an operation in Italy. He was later taken prisoner of war at Castelforte, Italy on 20 January 1944.

Mne. Tyman was sent forward by himself to try and locate a German LMG position which was causing trouble to the main position. He worked his way forward about three-quarters of a mile in front of our forward position and located a mortar position by the cemetery above Pizzo, which was firing. He threw a grenade into the battery and withdrew. Later one German was found dead. This action of Mne. Tyman caused the mortar to discontinue firing. The LMG had moved and could not be located. On his way back he saw an Italian section moving forward and he shot two with his snipers rifle. Throughout this patrol he displayed great initiative besides skill and determination, gathering valuable information.

 

Award Recommendations / National Archives file WO373/47/151.