Corporal John Stell Glassford
Unit : 1st British Airborne Corps attached to Headquarters, 17th (US) Airborne Division
Army No. : 2591081
Awards : Military Medal
Corporal Glassford throughout the whole of the operation commencing on 24th March, when he flew in with 17th US Airborne Division gave a magnificent performance of efficiency and coolness under enemy fire.
Having extricated himself from his glider, which was set on fire by a direct hit, he succeeded in reaching the correct rendezvous, without a map and under heavy enemy shell and mortar fire. He established contact with the rest of his party and then immediately made several patrols into areas held by the enemy to locate other gliders containing signal equipment vital to the success of air support communications. Having done this and being senior NCO remaining alive, he organised the establishment of his radio set.
Throughout the succeeding days he never lost contact with Headquarters Second Army and air support could therefore be provided.
By his bravery and devotion to duty he set a superb example to others.