Individual Details

First name(s)
Godfrey Basil
Last name
Courtney
Year
1943
London Gazette date
08/07/1943
Service number
58298
Rank
Temporary Captain
Former rank
Lieutenant
Regiment
The Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regt..
Medal type
Commando Gallantry Award Citations, 1939-1966
Decorations
Member of the Order of the British Empire
Citation
These Officers of the Special Service Brigade put Major General M. W. Clark of the United States Army and his mission ashore from the submarine in which they travelled to North Africa for the purpose of interviewing certain French authorities prior to the Allied landing in November 1942. They also took Major-General Clark and his party back to the submarine after the negotiations had been completed. Major General Clark said of their services:- 'Without their whole-hearted assistance and skilful use of the fine specialised equipment furnished them the physical obstacles encountered in getting ashore and re-embarking through a heavy surf could not have been overcome.' The skill, judgment and steady nerve shown by these officers in carrying out a most responsible and difficult duty contributed directly to the successful outcome of this most important preliminary to the main operation. LIEUTENANT JAMES PANTON FOOT TEMPORARY MAJOR RICHARD PERCY LIVINGSTONE
Country
Great Britain
Record set
Britain, Campaign, Gallantry & Long Service Medals & Awards
Category
Military Service & Conflict
Subcategory
Medal rolls and honours
Collections from
United Kingdom, Overseas / Unknown
Naval & Military Press

First name(s)
Godfrey Basil
Last name
Courtney
Year
1943
London Gazette date
11/11/1943
Service number
P/58298
Rank
Acting Major
Regiment
Queen's Own West Kents, Sbs
Medal type
Commando Gallantry Award Citations, 1939-1966
Decorations
Military Cross
Citation
During recent months Major G. B. Courtney has taken part as an officer of the Special Boat Section of the Special Service Brigade in operations concerned with the escape of General Giraud from the South of France, with the landing of agents in enemy territory and in two operations on the east coast of Sardinia designed principally to mislead the enemy. Admiral of the Fleet Sir Andrew Cunningham, Commander in Chief, Mediterranean, has reported on Major G. B. Courtney's bravery, devotion to duty and leadership in the above operations and I have no hesitation in recommending him for the Military Cross. He has, over a long period, set a magnificent and consistent example to all under his command.
Country
Great Britain
Record set
Britain, Campaign, Gallantry & Long Service Medals & Awards
Category
Military Service & Conflict
Subcategory
Medal rolls and honours
Collections from
United Kingdom, Overseas / Unknown

Birth	1914	Godstone, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Marriage	Apr 1946	Gosport, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom - Susan Eastlake Lamplough

Spouse

Susan Eastlake Lamplough (1916 - 1987)

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