Capt. (later Major) Charles Searle Head MC

Capt. (later Major) Charles Head MC No.3 Commando
Citation
On the night of 13/14 July 1943, after the landing at Agnone and during the advance to Punta Dei Malati, Captain Head was all the time moving up and down the column exposing himself under fire leading and encouraging the men.
At Punta Del Malati under heavy Mortar, MG, and Shell fire, he walked continually in the open from Post to Post, delivering messages and sighting weapons. He was badly wounded but although unable to walk continued to assist in the withdrawal arrangements. He sent on the men assisting him, so as to avoid having them captured.
While lying in the open for the next 5 or 6 hours he kept advising and directing parties he saw. After being captured he kept up the spirits of those with him and endeavoured to organise their escape. Later he was recaptured by our troops. Captain Head was also outstanding on the night of 9/10 July during the attack on the Cassibile Battery. he attack on the Cassibile Battery.

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