Military Medal Sgt. Derek James Sharples, 27 Bn Royal Marines
- Si Biggs
- Jul 6
- 2 min read
Sgt. SHARPLES is the senior NCO in the Assault Pioneer Platoon of 27 RM [116th Infantry Brigade]. He has invariably performed his duties in a more than exemplary manner. He has directed a large number of difficult mine clearance, with marked skill. By his leadership and unsurpassed example he has encouraged men working under him to complete seemingly impossible tasks in exposed positions, under fire.
On the night 9th-10th March 1945, in the HEDIKHUIZEN area, it was necessary to extend the flank of the right company.
To do this an area had to be cleared of anti-personnel mines which was covered by enemy spandau fire. Showing great coolness and unperturbed by the enemy fire he was responsible for the successful completion of his task.
Such is Sgt. SHARPLES’ reputation in the unit that he was in constant demand to accompany patrols. On 15th March 1945, he was sent out with a small escort to clear a footbridge and its approaches of mines and booby traps. It was difficult and dangerous task for the bridge was under spasmodic automatic and rifle fire throughout the night. But by dawn the task was completed and the next night he led a fighting patrol over this bridge.
Under fire he has at all times set a fine example of coolness, initiative, resource and quiet determination to finish the job on several occasions the successful completion of tasks without loss has been entirely due to the personal efforts of this NCO.
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