Group with Martin McRae DCM

Photo from the collection of TSM Ken McAllister, No. 2 Commando, courtesy of his son Stephen..

RSM Martin McRae (DCM), not a Commando, is seated here just right of centre in the photo.

McRae, serving with the 28th Maori Bn, New Zealand Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his actions at Cassino on 19 March 1944. He had discovered a German tank and troops dug into a ruined building and directed New Zealand tanks to fire into the building, leading to the capture of almost 100 prisoners.