Captain Hugh Wheldon
Unit : "C" Company, 1st Battalion The Royal Ulster Rifles
Service No. : 172198
Awards : Military Cross
Gallantry and outstanding courage when in contact with the enemy. On 7th June near Sainte Honorine, Captain Wheldon was Second-in-Command of a Company which was engaging superior enemy forces and was in danger of being isolated from the remainder of the Battalion. In total disregard to his own safety and under heavy small arms and artillery fire, he moved about from one Platoon to another encouraging the men and making arrangements for the evacuation of the wounded. His fine display of courage and coolness was an outstanding example to his men. It was undoubtedly due to his courageous action that a very critical situation was saved and the position held until the evacuation was ordered.