During a Bn. attack on 'Hill 54' and 'Hill 38' on the North bank of the River Gari on 13 May this officer was ordered to clear, with his platoon, an enemy strongpoint which threatened the Bn. flank and rear. He led his platoon storming onto the position and dug out the enemy post by post, in spite of continuous sniping and grenade throwing. He made prisoners indicate minefields and booby traps and then led his platoon through a heavily defended area.

Having cleared the locality he proceeded along the river bank and mopped up all the remaining enemy, taking in all 73 prisoners. As a result of his courage and fine leadership which were an inspiration to all around him, a critical situation was averted.

In the Bn. attack on Massa Vertechi on 15 May, though hit in the arm, he carried on to the objective. He fired his TSMG with one arm and got others to load it for him. He saw the Medical Officer only when the position was utterly secure 24 hours later and even then refused to be evacuated [6].