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The Important, Royal Ulster Rifles, Crossing the Ochtum Canal, Military Medal awarded to Corporal/ Acting Serjeant Thomas James McMullan, "C" Coy, Royal Ulster Rifles, who landed with the Battalion on D Day and is mentioned in the Regimental History for his part in the attack, comprising, Military Medal, GVIR, (7043579 A/Sjt. T.J. Mc Mullane R. U. Rif.), lacking pin from suspension toned fine (1).
Military Medal, London Gazette, 24th of January 1945.
Corporal T. McMullan landed with the 2nd Battalion Royal ulster Rifles on D Day and fought with "C" Company throughout the Campaign. He has always displayed personal bravery of the highest order and achieved great results, with complete unconcern for his own safety he has always ensured the devotion of the men under his command.
Typical of his enthusiasm and spirit in action was the occasion of the assault crossing of the Ochtum Canal South of Bremen when Cpl McMullan was commanding the first section to land from Buffaloes. As he leapt to the ground, he saw a party of Germans attempting to train two 3.7 FLAK Guns on the approaching Buffaloes. Despite heavy machine gun fire, and small arms fire, he rallied his section and, without hesitation, charged the German position, firing his Sten Gun from the hip. A box of FLAK Ammunition exploded close to him, and the enemy used Stick Grenades, but although his section sustained casualties Cpl McMullan pressed home his attack vigorously, killing one of the enemy, wounding another and taking prisoner the remainder.
By his prompt action, Corporal McMullan captured the FLAK Guns and ensured the safe landing of the Company. Here, as always, his example and high sense of duty were an inspiration to all who fought with him.
Sold with copied MM Citation, extract from Battalion History and Copied London Gazette entries.
Military Medal, London Gazette, 24th of January 1945.
Corporal T. McMullan landed with the 2nd Battalion Royal ulster Rifles on D Day and fought with "C" Company throughout the Campaign. He has always displayed personal bravery of the highest order and achieved great results, with complete unconcern for his own safety he has always ensured the devotion of the men under his command.
Typical of his enthusiasm and spirit in action was the occasion of the assault crossing of the Ochtum Canal South of Bremen when Cpl McMullan was commanding the first section to land from Buffaloes. As he leapt to the ground, he saw a party of Germans attempting to train two 3.7 FLAK Guns on the approaching Buffaloes. Despite heavy machine gun fire, and small arms fire, he rallied his section and, without hesitation, charged the German position, firing his Sten Gun from the hip. A box of FLAK Ammunition exploded close to him, and the enemy used Stick Grenades, but although his section sustained casualties Cpl McMullan pressed home his attack vigorously, killing one of the enemy, wounding another and taking prisoner the remainder.
By his prompt action, Corporal McMullan captured the FLAK Guns and ensured the safe landing of the Company. Here, as always, his example and high sense of duty were an inspiration to all who fought with him.
Sold with copied MM Citation, extract from Battalion History and Copied London Gazette entries.