| Surname: | Spicer |
| Initials: | R C |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | 1436454 |
| Notes: | CMP. He enlisted in to the Royal Artillery transferred to CMP. 18/10/48 He was awarded the MM, 939-1945 Star, Africa Star with 8 army clasp, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. Address:- Hurst Cottage. Farnham, Nr. Blandford, Dorset. Richard Chase Spicer. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Military Medal (London Gazette: 36327 Page: 257 Jan. 13, 1944) |
| Citation: | Wo 373/4 Immediate Award. 35 Brick, Bde. 46 Div, 10 Corps, L/Bdr. 1436454, Richard Chase Spicer. As clerk to the AMLO L/Bdr Spicer landed with the assault force on 9th Sept on Uncle Red Beach, Throughout the first 24 hrs. he carried out his duties of supervising the landing of personnel and vehicles in spite of constant fire from 88mm guns, mortars and occasional attacks from low flying aircraft. He showed a splendid example to all ranks on the beach and contributed greatly to the successful disembarkation. His conduct throughout has been most praiseworthy. Recommended by:- Commander 35 Beach Brick. Lt/Gen Commander 10 Corps, Gen. H R Alexander, GOC in C. granted an immediate MM. |