periodic Military Medal.' Recommended by Lieut Col DHC Worrall MC, Commanding 16th Bn The Durham Light Infantry. Date Recommendation
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received Bde: 18 Jan 1945.
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DOUGLAS, Pte Robert 4466422 MM
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'Private Douglas has been a motor transport driver in the 16th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry since September 1942. He has taken part in all the actions in which the Battalion has fought since the landings at SALERNO on 9th September 1943, as a Jeep driver.
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'In September 1944, when the Battalion was engaged in fighting on Gimmano [sic] Pte Douglas was driving the stretcher jeep and was responsible for evacuating many casualties under heavy shell fire. During this period his jeep was destroyed by shellfire whilst he was beside it. Private Douglas obtained another jeep and continued to evacuate casualties. 'Private Douglas's calm manner in action has been an inspiration to his comrades. His devotion to duty in bringing up rations and ammunition and evacuating casualties under difficult conditions has contributed largely to the success of his Company in action.I strongly recommend him for a periodic award of a Military Medal.' Recommended by Lieut Col DHC Worrall MC, Commanding 16th Bn The Durham Light Infantry. Date Recommendation received: Bde: 24 May 1945.
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THOMASSON, WS Regimental Sgt Major 4449248 MBE
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'Regimental Sergeant Major Thomasson of the 16th Bn The Durham Light Infantry has held his present rank since 16th September 1942. During the period 1st April to 2nd May 1944 [sic], as before, he has set a splendid example at all times to all ranks of the Battalion. He carried out the duties of Regimental Sergeant Major during the NORTH AFRICAN and ITALIAN campaigns and has fostered a fine Regimental Spirit and helped to band together reinforcements who have been drawn from many regiments. In action his cool and calm manner when carrying out his duties is an inspiration. He has never failed to get up ammunition when required at times under most trying conditions.
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'Out of the line, he is quick in doing all he can to ensure a correct standard of turn out, saluting and discipline generally. In my opinion Regimental Sergeant Major Thomasson has done much to ensure the success of the Battalion in action. I strongly recommend that he be granted the award of Member of the Order of the British Empire. Recommended by Lieut Col DHC Worrall MC, Commanding 16th Bn The
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Durham Light Infantry. Date Recommendation received Bde: 24 May 1945.
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ELLIOTT, WS Lt Ronald John 240604 MC
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'Lieutenant ELLIOTT has commanded a platoon of the 16th Battalion the
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16th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry since September 1942, and has taken a part in all the actions in which the Battalion has fought. During
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the period 3rd December 1943 to 2 May 1945 he has commanded the Pioneer Platoon.
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'The spirit in which the Pioneers have carried out the dangerous tasks given to them both in and out of action has been largely due to the fine example set by Lieutenant ELLIOTT. Lieutenant ELLIOTT and his platoon were responsible for clearing a crossing for tanks over the Foglia. This action was carried out under heavy mortar and machine gun fire. The platoon were twice forced to abandon their work. They finally completed it under the cover of a smoke screen. Lieutenant ELLIOTT's conduct in this action was an inspiration to his Platoon.
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