BURT, Hutchison

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Rank: 
Lieutenant (Temporary Captain)
Unit / Base: 
4 Commando
Regiment/Corps: 
Royal Norfolk Regiment
Service: 
Army
Number: 
231543
Honours & Awards: 
Military Cross (MC)
Hutchison Burt 4 Commando
Captain Hutchison Burt, 'E' Troop, was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during operations in Normandy [1][1a].
Recommendation
6 June 1944. Captain Burt displayed outstanding leadership and courage in assaulting the Battery at Ouistreham and pressing home the assault in the face of very heavy defensive fire. Capt Burt's Troop sustained heavy casualties in this attack, but he rallied them and carried them through. In subsequent operations, Capt Burt has shown great skill and resource [1a].
  • 23 April 1942 Warrant Officer commissioned Second Lieutenant (S. Gds) [2].
Sources
[1] London Gazette 36679, page 4045.
[1a] Award Recommendations WO373/48/144.
[2] London Gazette 35559, page 2116.
 
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No 4 Commando

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