Award of the Military Medal
to
Trooper George Edward Martin, 26th April, 1943.

Citation
    On the morning of the 11th April, 1943, “A” Squadron North Irish Horse were ordered to move down from the northern slopes of Pt. 667 feature to engage and destroy a force of enemy tanks that had been discovered in the valley (4646) the previous day. On reaching the low ground the squadron was held up by a deep wadi, the crossings of which had been extensively mined.
   The tanks came under enemy artillery and mortar fire at the crossing (471468). Trooper Martin’s tank commander got out of his tank to examine a track of his tank which had broken and was immediately wounded by a shell fragment. Trioper Martin then, without any orders and entirely on his own initiative, left his tank and cleared 12 Teller mines, showing complete disregard of the enemy’s shell and mortar fire.
   Trooper Martin’s action allowed the remaining tanks of the squadron to proceed. He displayed great courage and inspired his comrades.

Transcribed from a copy of Army Form making the recommendation.

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

Endorsed by
Major-General V. Evelegh, Commander 78th Infantry (Battelaxe) Division.

Approved by
General K. Anderson, General Officer Commander-in-Chief, 1st Army.

London Gazette Record
Issue: 36180 Date: 23.9.43 Page: 4218.
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