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Old 11-08-18, 01:18 AM
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The Regina Rifles Company Sergeant-Major could be L24005 Basil A.Currie.
L24005 Warrant Officer Class II (Company Serjeant Major) Basil A.Currie (Originally recommended for DCM, downgraded to MM)

On the night of 8/9 June 1944 whilst BnHQ was being attacked by enemy tanks, CSM Currie showed superior devotion to duty and complete disregard for his own safety. Enemy tanks started to raid BnHQ. CSM Currie went into a slit trench with 10-12 rounds of PIAT ammunition. When two tanks were directly in front of the trench, he opened fire and with his first round hit the first of the enemy tanks, starting it on fire. He then fired several more rounds at the same tank. While in the process of firing at the first tank, a second enemy tank came up and he fired at the second tank, also setting it on fire. Finding himself without ammunition, he came out of his slit trench under heavy MG fire and proceeded to another trench about 75 yards away where he knew there was more PIAT ammunition. Carrying the PIAT, he ran to this slit trench, detonated twelve more rounds of ammunition with the assistance of CQMS Woods of SP Coy and then attempted to return to the weapon slit he had originally occupied with the object of re-opening fire on the tanks. While moving across open ground he was wounded in the leg by blast from the tanks. He showed very superior devotion to duty and set a high example for the remainder of the personnel defending the area. He is very highly recommended for his brave attempt to continue the offensive defence against tanks.

From:http://www.reginarifles.ca/
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