John Charles Hughes Southworth MM, No.1 Commando 4 Troop

Citation
On the afternoon of 27th February 1943 Davidson's Troop put in an attack on the steep side of a hill north of the Sedjenane Valley. L/Sgt Southworth was i/c Sub Section of this Troop. The Troop attacked under very heavy MG fire and several times were pinned down. Finally the position was taken by assault and L/Sgt Southworth led his Section in the forefront of the assault. During this action he was severely wounded in the leg and although in great pain he still led his Section forward and urged them on. The assault was successful.
The great powers of leadership, courage and devotion to duty displayed by this NCO was largely responsible for the success of the assault. (L.G. 23.9.43)

Image
This photo was provided by John Southworth MM to Tom Tunney, the owner of a website on the 16th Durham Light Infantry http://16dli.awardspace.com/index.html
Tom's site records the memories of L/Sgt Southworth MM, and others, on the action at Sedjenane. I informed Tom of his passing, and Tom granted the CVA permission to use the photo and information on our site for this tribute (PR).