In recognition of gallant and distinguished service
in the Mediterranean Theatre.

Of the awards earned by North Irish Horse, honouring their service in World War II, two were awarded to a recipient while holding different ranks.
Albert Maguire, as a Trooper was awarded the Military Medal for his service in Tunisia, and as a Lieutenant, the Military Cross for his service in Italy.

Award of the Military Medal
to
Trooper Albert Maguire, 2th March, 1943.

Citation
   On 1 March [1943] Trooper Maguire and Corporal Cox were sent out to report enemy movements in the area 248 and 3348 (Tunisia, Sheet 4). They took their carrier as far as was judged safe and then went forward on foot to an Observation Post.
   Enemy tanks were seen and a report was sent back by wireless from the carrier to R.H.Q.
   Artillery fire was brought to bear and Troper Maguire and Corporal Cox returned again to their Observation Post where they corrected the fire at intervals for a period of approximately 2 hours. As a result two MkVI’s were destroyed and several others already disabled were heavily damaged. In order to send in their reports Trooper Maguire and Corporal Cox took it in turn to travel the 300 yards back to the carrier under considerable machine-gun and small arms fire
   Their Observation Post was frequently under heavy mortar fire and their conduct throughout was exemplary and inspiring.

Recommended by
Lieutenant-Colonel D. Dawnay, Commanding Officer North Irish Horse.

Endorsed by
Commander 128th Infantry Brigade.

Award of the Military Cross
to
Lieutenant Albert Maguire MM, 4th June, 1945.

Citation
   On 9/10 April, [1945], at the Senio river, Lieutenant Maguire’s was the first troop of tanks across the river and his bold action ensured the holding of the bridgehead. The next day - 10 April - his troop led the breakout; by skillful manoevure he drove off four enemy self-propelled guns and assisted the infantry in the capturing of many prisoners. On the night of 12 April he played a conspicuous part in a 6,000 yards night advance and on the following morning (12 April) his troop - unaccompanied by infantry- went right along the banks of the Santerno shooting up enemy posts. He reached Reno - Senio junction, thus clearing the way for the Gruppo Cremona.
   This officer has shown consistent dash and eagerness to engage the enemy. Throughout the winter he took part in four very successful troop actions and was wounded whilst carrying out a dismounted patrol.
   He inspired his troop with the greatest confidence and fighting spirit and has carried out the most difficult and dangerous tasks with unfailing success.

Recommended by
Lieutenat-Colonel A. W. A. Llewellen-Palmer, DSO, MC, Commanding Officer North Irish Horse.

Endorsed by
Brigadier Dawnay, Commander 21st Tank Brigade.

Approved by
Major-General V. Keighley, Commander 5 Corps.

Transcribed from copy Army Forms making the recommendations.

London Gazette Record - Military Medal
Issue: 37386 Date: 13.12.1945 Page: 6074.
which view.

London Gazette Record - Military Cross
Issue: 35987 Date: 22.4.19 Page: 6074
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