Captain Gordon Pollard MC MM, No.3 Commando. L'écarde quarry, Amfreville 16/7/1944.

[Photo from the collection of LCpl. John 'Ken' Emmerson SS Bde HQ (formerly No.2 and 12 Cdo) courtesy of his son John Emmerson].

Gordon Pollard was first awarded the Military Medal whilst a Sergeant with the Royal Artillery. He was commissioned and was attached to No.3 Commando and was awarded the Military Cross for his gallantry whilst a 2/Lt. at Termioli. On the 11/12th June 1944 whilst an Acting Captain with No.3 Commando he was awarded a bar to his Military Cross for his gallantry at Amfreville.