"During the attack on an enemy strong point in which his officer was
severely wounded; Sergeant Smythe took command of the platoon although
suffering from a shrapnel wound in the forehead. The strong point having
been overrun, our troops came under enfilade fire from an enemy
machine-gun nest. Realising the threat to his position, Sergeant Smythe
himself stalked and destroyed the nest with hand grenades, capturing,
the crew. Though weak from loss
of blood, he continued to lead the advance, and on encountering an
anti-tank gun position again attacked it single-handed and captured the
crew. He was directly responsible for killing several of the enemy,
shooting some and bayoneting another as they withdrew. After consolidation he received orders for a withdrawal, which he
successfully executed, defeating skillfully an enemy attempt at
encirclement. Throughout the engagement Sergeant Smythe displayed remarkable disregard
for danger, and his leadership and courage were an inspiration to his
men."
May you be at peace,
Brian
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