Maj Peter Griffin serving with 1 Cdn Parachute Bn 1944

Maj PR Griffin, MC

1st Battalion 48th Highlanders of Canada (CASF) 1940-43

1st Canadian Parachute Battalion 1944-45

Awards
Date
Award
Citation
8-Jun-44
Military Cross (MC)

On 8 Jun 44 in a counter attack on buildings occupied by the enemy this officer so successfully led his coy that the buildings that were strongly held were captured, and heavy casualties inflicted on the enemy.  The enemy immediately counter attacked with very superior forces and Capt GRIFFIN by exceptional coolness and courage successfully retired his coy to a defensive post and held on grimly. under heavy sniping and mortaring.  In neither of these actions was this coy supported by Bn supporting arms.

Recommended: GFP Braderooke, Lt Col

Signed – RN Gale, Maj-Gen, Comd 6 Airborne Div

Approved – JT Crocker, Lt-Gen, Comd 1 Corps

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Unit(s)
48th First Bn (WW 2)
Service number
NA
Fate
Transferred_out

Data source(s)

Source
Detail
Regimental History (Vol 3)- Dileas: A History of the 48th Highlanders of Canada 1929–1956
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