Military Medal Winner. Served with the Loyal Edmonton Regiment in WWII.
Born in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and remembered by his family there.
Citation;
DAVIES, William Thomas, Private (M.16567) - Military Medal - Infantry (Loyal Edmonton Regiment) - awarded as per Canada Gazette dated 25 December 1943 and CARO/3963 dated 5 January 1944, "in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Sicily" Initiated by Lieutenant-Colonel J.C. Jefferson, Officer Commanding, Loyal Edmonton Regiment; approved by Brigadier Chris Vokes, Commander, 2 Canadian Infantry Brigade on 10 August 1943 and passed forward on the same date; approved by Major-General G.G. Simonds, General Officer Commanding, 1 Canadian Division on 12 August 1943 and passed forward on 16 September 1943; approved by Lieutenant-General O.W.H. Leese, Commanding, 30 British Corps; approved by Army Group on 6 October 1943 and passed for action on 10 November 1943.
During the night 3/4 August 1943, "C" Company, Loyal Edmonton Regiment, was attacking a high feature north of Regalbuto. The company was temporarily held up by heavy artillery, mortar and machine gun fire and wireless communications with Battalion Headquarters failed. It was essential to get a message to the Commanding Officer, who was away from his Headquarters making a reconnaissance. Private Davies was detailed to contact the Commanding Officer.
In carrying out his orders, this soldier crossed and recrossed an area under heavy, continuous enemy fire in his journey of over 3 miles. With great skill, determination and skilful use of ground, he delivered the message from his Company Commander and thus re-established communications.
His skill and bravery under very heavy fire was an inspiration to his company.
Born in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and remembered by his family there.
Citation;
DAVIES, William Thomas, Private (M.16567) - Military Medal - Infantry (Loyal Edmonton Regiment) - awarded as per Canada Gazette dated 25 December 1943 and CARO/3963 dated 5 January 1944, "in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Sicily" Initiated by Lieutenant-Colonel J.C. Jefferson, Officer Commanding, Loyal Edmonton Regiment; approved by Brigadier Chris Vokes, Commander, 2 Canadian Infantry Brigade on 10 August 1943 and passed forward on the same date; approved by Major-General G.G. Simonds, General Officer Commanding, 1 Canadian Division on 12 August 1943 and passed forward on 16 September 1943; approved by Lieutenant-General O.W.H. Leese, Commanding, 30 British Corps; approved by Army Group on 6 October 1943 and passed for action on 10 November 1943.
During the night 3/4 August 1943, "C" Company, Loyal Edmonton Regiment, was attacking a high feature north of Regalbuto. The company was temporarily held up by heavy artillery, mortar and machine gun fire and wireless communications with Battalion Headquarters failed. It was essential to get a message to the Commanding Officer, who was away from his Headquarters making a reconnaissance. Private Davies was detailed to contact the Commanding Officer.
In carrying out his orders, this soldier crossed and recrossed an area under heavy, continuous enemy fire in his journey of over 3 miles. With great skill, determination and skilful use of ground, he delivered the message from his Company Commander and thus re-established communications.
His skill and bravery under very heavy fire was an inspiration to his company.
Military Medal Winner. Served with the Loyal Edmonton Regiment in WWII.
Born in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and remembered by his family there.
Citation;
DAVIES, William Thomas, Private (M.16567) - Military Medal - Infantry (Loyal Edmonton Regiment) - awarded as per Canada Gazette dated 25 December 1943 and CARO/3963 dated 5 January 1944, "in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Sicily" Initiated by Lieutenant-Colonel J.C. Jefferson, Officer Commanding, Loyal Edmonton Regiment; approved by Brigadier Chris Vokes, Commander, 2 Canadian Infantry Brigade on 10 August 1943 and passed forward on the same date; approved by Major-General G.G. Simonds, General Officer Commanding, 1 Canadian Division on 12 August 1943 and passed forward on 16 September 1943; approved by Lieutenant-General O.W.H. Leese, Commanding, 30 British Corps; approved by Army Group on 6 October 1943 and passed for action on 10 November 1943.
During the night 3/4 August 1943, "C" Company, Loyal Edmonton Regiment, was attacking a high feature north of Regalbuto. The company was temporarily held up by heavy artillery, mortar and machine gun fire and wireless communications with Battalion Headquarters failed. It was essential to get a message to the Commanding Officer, who was away from his Headquarters making a reconnaissance. Private Davies was detailed to contact the Commanding Officer.
In carrying out his orders, this soldier crossed and recrossed an area under heavy, continuous enemy fire in his journey of over 3 miles. With great skill, determination and skilful use of ground, he delivered the message from his Company Commander and thus re-established communications.
His skill and bravery under very heavy fire was an inspiration to his company.
Born in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and remembered by his family there.
Citation;
DAVIES, William Thomas, Private (M.16567) - Military Medal - Infantry (Loyal Edmonton Regiment) - awarded as per Canada Gazette dated 25 December 1943 and CARO/3963 dated 5 January 1944, "in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Sicily" Initiated by Lieutenant-Colonel J.C. Jefferson, Officer Commanding, Loyal Edmonton Regiment; approved by Brigadier Chris Vokes, Commander, 2 Canadian Infantry Brigade on 10 August 1943 and passed forward on the same date; approved by Major-General G.G. Simonds, General Officer Commanding, 1 Canadian Division on 12 August 1943 and passed forward on 16 September 1943; approved by Lieutenant-General O.W.H. Leese, Commanding, 30 British Corps; approved by Army Group on 6 October 1943 and passed for action on 10 November 1943.
During the night 3/4 August 1943, "C" Company, Loyal Edmonton Regiment, was attacking a high feature north of Regalbuto. The company was temporarily held up by heavy artillery, mortar and machine gun fire and wireless communications with Battalion Headquarters failed. It was essential to get a message to the Commanding Officer, who was away from his Headquarters making a reconnaissance. Private Davies was detailed to contact the Commanding Officer.
In carrying out his orders, this soldier crossed and recrossed an area under heavy, continuous enemy fire in his journey of over 3 miles. With great skill, determination and skilful use of ground, he delivered the message from his Company Commander and thus re-established communications.
His skill and bravery under very heavy fire was an inspiration to his company.
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