Lieutenant Stuart Chant MC

No.5 Commando

From the London Gazette re his Military Cross:
On 28th March 1942 during the Commando raid at St Nazaire, France, Lieut. Chant was in charge of a demolition party whose duty it was to destroy part of the pumping station by the dry dock. Although wounded in the hands, Lt Chant carried out his task successfully, despite being hampered by his hands being slippery with blood. He remained in the pumping station, helping to carry out the remainder of the demolitions,and showing fine leadership to others carrying out their tasks, until all were completed. Subsequently, in the street fighting he again displayed leadership of the highest order until he was wounded again, this time in the knee causing him to be taken prisoner. During the whole of this action, his determination to carry out his task, and his dash under fire is worthy of high recognition (L.G. 5.7.45)

(Photo and details posted by Pete R)