Winning the Military Medal

at

Henu Hill

This is a copy of the recommendation by Major R.Degg and

Brigadier J.M.Calvert which was signed on 9th May 1944.

The original document has not copied well enough to reproduce on here.

Army Form W-3121

77 Indian Inf Brigade

3,Indian Div

31st March 1944-Date Recommendation

1st South Staffords-R.3856262 W/Sgt William Clift

Substantive rank-Pte

W/Substantive Rank-Sgt

Action for which recommended:-

Throughout the actions on Henu on the 17th March 1944, this NCO showed great gallantry both in holding the positions under heavy fire and also in the attack on Henu Hill in the afternoon.

In the counter attack, he was always at the front throwing grenades and killing several enemy with his sten gun. When his platoon commander was killed, he rallied his platoon and still continued attacking until the position was captured. In this action, he personally attacked an officer killing him and capturing his sword.

On March 23rd again when the platoon commander was seriously wounded in the counter attack, again he assumed command and led his platoon.

In all these actions this NCO's splendid example was an inspiration to his men.

It was signed by R. DEGG, Major, OC 1 S. Staffords R.31-3-44 and

Brigadier J.M.Calvert.

It was recommended that the award should be immediate and was signed by Major General Whitely Commander of 3rd Indian Division. 9th May 1944.

It was approved by General Gifford C-in C 11 Army Group.

Bill was awarded the Military Medal on 27th July 1944.