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MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES
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Rank:
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Lieutenant
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Unit:
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The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry
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Awarded on:
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October 10th, 1942
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Awarded for:
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Operation Jubilee
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Action:
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Citation:
"Lieutenant Halladay, Signals Officer of the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry, landed on the beach at Dieppe 19 August 1942, with the first attacking wave, and after the wire was cut, directed a small party to the left of the Casino where he established contact with the Command Group. In so doing he was wounded. On orders from the Commanding Officer he then proceeded back to the beach through heavy fire to direct the fire of 3" mortars on the targets indicated to him by the Commanding Officer.
Throughout, he remained in constant communication with the Command Group, displaying great coolness in moving through the very heavy enemy fire. Although wounded a second time, he continued to direct fire and movement until owing to loss of blood he was compelled to remain inactive on the beach. Nevertheless, while himself lying wounded he assisted in bandaging wounded personnel and directed the carrying of these casualties to cover.
Lieutenant Halladay's conduct throughout this action was a splendid example of courage and devotion to duty.
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