Private William Arthur Hall
Unit : 2nd Parachute Battalion
Army No. : 3659198
Awards : Military Medal
On the morning of this 14th of July this Private soldier was one of a small patrol detailed to deal with an enemy Machine Gun post which was harassing the Battalion positions in the high ground South of Catania in Sicily. While the patrol was advancing it became heavily engaged by a Machine Gun post from an un-expected quarter. Without hesitation Private Hall rushed the Machine Gun and captured the Gun and crew single handed. His example was an inspiration to his comrades who proceeded to deal with another Machine Gun post and an enemy Field Gun in the same manner.