Lieutenant Roy Herbert DCM, MM

Lieutenant 287391 ROY GEORGE HERBERT DCM, MM
Northamptonshire Regiment and No. 3, Commando
who died on 08 June 1944 age 31
Remembered with honour at the RANVILLE WAR CEMETERY

His citation for the MM reads " On the night of 21st May two sections "A" Company were ordered forward to assist "D" Company> Pte. Herbert was in one of the sections. On arrival he was told that 2nd Lt. Pemberton was lying out in front of the post near the canal.He went to the officers assistance and found him to be seriously wounded; he attended to the officer and dragged him to the shelter of a nearby house. he then returned and fetched the stretcher bearers from "A" company and assisted them to get the officer to the regimental aid post.All this time the post was being heavily shelled and machine gunned." (L.G.22.10.40)

Part of his citation for the DCM, awarded for his actions at Vaagso on 27th Dec.1941 reads " Throughout the operation he showed great determination, initiative,organising ability, and powers of leadership. His personal gallantry and drive set an inspiring example to those under him." (L.G.3.4.42)

(details entered by Pete R)