Sgt Alexander Beverley Pirie MM, 3 Troop, 1 RM Engineer Commando.

[Photos courtesy of his son Bill Pirie].

Recommendation for the Military Medal
CH/X/1178 Sgt Alexander Beverley Pirie.
In Burma on 12 Jan.'45 Sgt Pirie was engaged in mine clearing operations on the landing beach at Myebon Peninsula. Assisted by two NCOs he cleared fields of mines of a type hitherto unencountered in this theatre of war and unknown to them, with great coolness, devotion to duty, and disregard for his own personal safety. By his efforts many casualties were undoubtedly averted.

Sources
London Gazette 37079, page 2523.
National Archives file WO373/98/586.