WORLD WAR TWO MM GROUP OF FIVE Military Medal

WORLD WAR TWO MM GROUP OF FIVE Military Medal, 1939-1945 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal and War Medal with 'mention' emblem 6200187 SJT A E MORTON [MORETON] MIDD'X R mounted court style with Mention, Record Office form (addressed Camden Town) two photographs and cap badgesMM: London Gazette, 13 December 1945.Sergeant Albert Edward Moreton of the 1st Bn Princess Louise's Kensington Regiment was awarded the Military Medal for "Consistent courage and steadfastness throughout the Italian campaign." As an instance, the recommendation for the MM recites"On night 16/17 April 45 on the way up to position to support the attack on ARGENTA, two of the platoon's vehicles were held up by very heavy shell and mortar fire 500 yds short of the position. Sgt. Moreton received an alternative route on foot for the drivers and crews and despatched them to the mortar position and then himself drove the first veh[icle] through the fire on to the position and then returned on foot and drove in the second veh. All mortars were thus in action on time. Throughout the night, the position was engaged by enemy guns and mortars, but Sgt. Moreton retained complete control of the situation and excellent supporting fire was given.This N.C.O. has always been in the thick of the fighting, encouraging his men, supervising the fire and showing a consistency of courage, leadership and devotion to duty which is beyond praise."