STUART, Ronald

Rank: 
Corporal
Unit / Base: 
45RM Commando
Regiment/Corps: 
Royal Marines
Service: 
Royal Navy
Number: 
PO/X 106959
Honours & Awards: 
Corporal Ronald Stuart was awarded the Military Medal [1] for gallant and distinguished service June 1944 during operations at Franceville-Plage, Normandy [2][3].
Recommendation
"During an attack on the school at Franceville Plage, Major J.N. Rushforth who was leading the assault was wounded when the party came under heavy fire from concealed positions ten yards from the building.
Cpl. Ronald Stuart immdediately rallied three men and drove at the enemy with grenades and bayonets and pressed on until the enemy, who were in superior numbers, had been forced to withdraw from the buildings. Cpl. Stuart held his ground in spite of several counter attacks.
He showed a high example of leadership, courage, and comeplete indifference to his personal safety. His prompt action was directly responsible for restoring an awkward situation. His example and personal courage has shown itself again and again throughout the campaign"[2].
 
Sources
[1] London Gazette 36947, page 998.
[2] National Archives file WO 373/ 47/47.
[3] The Story of 45RM Commando, published 1946. 
 

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