For those whom may be able to help answer a dumb question,
It says in the unit history shown here,
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Lieutenant Stephen crawled forward at grave personal risk up to the enemy position and cleared out a machine gun nest with No.36 grenades.......Lieutenant Stephen, securing a Bren gun, courageously fought his way to the overrun rear section, killing five and wounding eight Germans, and forcing the remainder to withdraw.
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Please forgive my absolute ignorance, but, is this stating that infact Lieutenant Stephen actually undertook these marvellous deeds... or that the men under his charge did them?
Either way, an amazing effort.
I was just wondering, as it has always astounded me that its the officer whom is awarded for the unbelievable bravery of his men, when often he isn't even in the thick of battle. ( In the rear, with the gear! )
Pedr