Many members of the Squadron received citations and awards for their part in the battle of Arnhem - Oosterbeek

Major Perkins

Mentioned in Dispatches

Captain Thomas MC

Mentioned in Dispatches

Captain J.G.A Smith 233221

Commander in Chief Certificate, for gallantry

Captain Henry Brown (Harry Brown) 23244157

Between 20.9.44 and 22.9.44 this officer with 30 ORs was attached to my Coy.  He held a part of the front which was very exposed to the enemy fire.  During the period this officer made several sorties to drive off enemy massing for an assault.  He led a small party which destroyed a SP gun and regardless of enemy fire at close range continuously went from trench to trench giving his men encouragement.  His two senior officers were killed and most of his men became casualties, but by his personal courage and example he encouraged his few remaining men to drive back nine determined attacks by the enemy and not one yard of ground was surrendered.  Recommended for award of the Military Cross.

MA Wilson, Major 21 Independent Parachute Coy

Lieutenant K.C Evans 267949

During the period 17^th to 21^st September 1944, Lieutenant Evans was entirely responsible for leading part of the 4th Parachute Squadron in beating off numerous attacks on his position.  He killed with his own hands about seven Germans with a Bren gun and two grenades in one day and was finally wounded at the height of another attack, whilst leading his section.  He was a great example to every one in the position by his coolness and initiative and the personal risks he took when leading his section.  He is recommended for an award of the Military Cross  (Not awarded)

L/Sgt E. Greenwood 1896387

Commander in Chief Certificate, for gallantry

A/L Cpl M. Flannery 2195834

On 24^th of September 1944, L/Corporal Flannery knocked out an enemy SP gun with a direct hit from a PIAT whilst under fire from it.  The SP gun fired about four rounds directly at his position, killing an Officer and wounding three other ranks.  L/Corporal Flannery fired about three rounds at the gun, finally knocking it out and killing some of the crew.  His section, which he led with great disregard for his personal safety, was responsible for repulsing many attacks throughout the operation.  He is recommended for an immediate award of the Military Medal (Not Awarded) Mentioned in Dispatches

Sapper Phillip Hyatt 5827060

On 22^nd September 1944, Sapper Hyatt was personally responsible for breaking up a strong attack on 4^th Parachute Squadron RE defensive position.  The enemy had advanced to within 50 yards of the position under heavy small arms fire.  Sapper Hyatt jumped out his slit trench and ran towards the enemy throwing Hand Grenades, killing three or four Germans.  The enemy attack was checked.  Sapper Hyatt continued to throw grenades until they withdrew.  He was a tremendous example to the rest of the Squadron even when wounded during the withdrawal to the river.  He is recommended for an immediate award of the Military Medal.

Sapper W.A Coulsting    2115925

On 23^rd of September 1944, Sapper Coulsting showed great powers of leadership and devotion to duty in destroying a flame-throwing tank.  He waited until the tank was up to his slit trench and then pulled a string of twelve Hawkins Grenades across its path; a hole was blown in the belly of the tank and its occupants all killed.  He showed complete disregard for his personal safety in waiting until the flamethrower was at point blank range and by his outstanding bravery he was instrumental in removing a serious threat to the sector.  He is recommended for an immediate award of the Military Medal (Received the Dutch Bronze Cross)