Major Reginald Mowlam Tarrant
Unit : "B" Company, 13th Parachute Battalion
Army No. : 58149
Awards : Military Cross
On Saturday 19th August, "B" Company commanded by Major Tarrant was the advanced Company ordered to lead the battalion under fire across exposed country into Putot en Auge and so to an objective on a hill beyond. Leading his Company with great personal dash he got them across the open country and attacked the first ridges of the hill. This he captured and advanced at once to attack the final ridge. He personally led the charge for the top of this hill showing extraordinary leadership and dash and was seriously wounded in the stomach when on the crest of the hill. Although in great pain he continued to give directions for the attack until he was evacuated. His leadership and dash were an inspiration and encouragement to his men and in the finest traditions of the Parachute Regiment.