courage and service

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

Brian,

That's a shame, although I applaud you for gathering the stories! 8th Recce had a great reputation. If it's any consolation to you, our MiD was roughly the equivalent to the American Bronze Star with V-Device, and they weren't given out wholesale. Knowing our decoration system, he probably deserved the MM for whatever this action was, and may have even been recommended for such, but - as was common - that recommendation was downgraded higher up in the chain of command. It was definitely an 'in-action' award vs and 'I was there' award.

Perhaps Clive Law might be able to offer a bit more expertise here...?