Sgt. Harold Kendall MM
Sgt. 5412410 Harold Robert Francis Kendall MM. No.6 Cdo.
Citation for the Military Medal
"Near Lauenburg on the night of the 28/29th April shortly after crossing the Elbe, Sgt. Kendall was put in charge of 9 men ordered to patrol to a bridge over the Elbe-Trave Canal and if possible to take it intact. Approaching the bridge cautiously Sgt Kendall saw a party of 4 German engineers preparing to fuse the charges that had already been placed on the bridge. The engineer party was covered by 2 machine gun teams. Making his plan quickly Sgt Kendall led his patrol as near as possible without being seen, then placing his bren on the ground to cover his attack, he led his patrol forward in a dash for the bridge. The Germans were completely surprised and only had time to fire a few bursts of wild and inaccurate fire before they were overpowered, three being killed and the remainder taken prisoner. Sgt Kendall immediately disconnected the demolitions, and rendered them useless, thus capturing the bridge intact which was of supreme importance to the 6th Airborne Division in their widening of the bridgehead. (L.G.2.8.45)
Photo credit: Mr. Harry Dennant via the website www.6commando.com
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