In
January 1940 The 2nd Battalion was stationed on the extreme left
of the Maginot Line and had to carry out a number of patrols
around a railway station at Waldwisse. It was extremely cold
and snowy. Captain Barclay and Lance Corporal M H Davis extended
their patrol to a railway bridge. They drew enemy fire thus
revealing the German positions. After sharp exchange of grenade
and small arms fire they managed to withdraw without injury. Capt
Barclay and L/Cpl Davis received the Military Cross and Military
Medal respectively, while the patrol that covered them were mentioned in despatches. . |