Sergeant Allan George Reading
Unit : 8th Parachute Battalion
Service No. : 5120931
Awards : Military Medal
For outstanding leadership and courage. At Le Mesnil on the 16th June, Sergeant Reading was the Platoon Sergeant of a forward Platoon which was attacked continually by the enemy for a period of 8 hours. During that period Sergeant Reading moved from one section position to another under heavy mortar and machine gun fire to where the enemy was pressing the hardest. Sergeant Reading showed a complete disregard for his own safety and his courage and leadership was an inspiration to all before eventually he had his hand blown off.