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Camiilleri, J, Malta, Army, 11th Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Malta Artillery, Sergeant

Picture shows:- Sergeant Camilleri, MM (Military Medal) Royal Malta Artillery
On several occasions between 3 April 1942 and 11 April 1942, a Heavy Anti-Aircraft position was heavily bombed when Sergeant J Camilleri, of the 11th Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Malta Artillery, was acting as Gun Position officer. His calmness in giving orders under fire was an inspiration to the men. On the 4 April 1942, at about 6 o'clock in the evening the position was attacked by several JU87s, many bombs falling a few yards away from the Command Post. Despite the fact that all on the position were blinded by dust, he kept the guns firing at the enemy with great effect. In the raid on the evening of the 22 April 1942, an ammunition dump on the position was set on fire by a direct hit. Sergeant Camilleri promptly rallied some gunners, led them to the dump and managed to extinguish the fire. IWM (K 5118)

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Cuschieri, Malta, Army, Coast Regiment, Royal Malta Artillery Lance Bombardier

Picture shows:  Lance Bombardier Cuschieri, MM (Military Medal) Royal Malta Artillery.
On 26 February 1942, Lance Bombardier Cuschieri, Coast Regiment, Royal Malta Artillery was in command of an Anti-Aircraft Multiple Machine Gun, when a heavy bombing attack was launched on his position. Although many bombs fell nearby, he continued to fire his gun until it was put out of action by the debris thrown up by a bomb which fell seven yards away. He and his detachment immediately set to work to rescue some men who had been buried under a fallen building. Throughout Lance Bombardier Cuschieri displayed a very high standard of courage and leadership. For his actions on that day he has been awarded the Military Medal. IWM (K 5117)

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Camiilleri, J, Malta, Army, 11th Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Malta Artillery, Sergeant

Picture shows:- Sergeant Camilleri, MM (Military Medal) Royal Malta Artillery
On several occasions between 3 April 1942 and 11 April 1942, a Heavy Anti-Aircraft position was heavily bombed when Sergeant J Camilleri, of the 11th Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Malta Artillery, was acting as Gun Position officer. His calmness in giving orders under fire was an inspiration to the men. On the 4 April 1942, at about 6 o'clock in the evening the position was attacked by several JU87s, many bombs falling a few yards away from the Command Post. Despite the fact that all on the position were blinded by dust, he kept the guns firing at the enemy with great effect. In the raid on the evening of the 22 April 1942, an ammunition dump on the position was set on fire by a direct hit. Sergeant Camilleri promptly rallied some gunners, led them to the dump and managed to extinguish the fire. IWM (K 5118)

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Cuschieri, Malta, Army, Coast Regiment, Royal Malta Artillery Lance Bombardier

Picture shows:  Lance Bombardier Cuschieri, MM (Military Medal) Royal Malta Artillery.
On 26 February 1942, Lance Bombardier Cuschieri, Coast Regiment, Royal Malta Artillery was in command of an Anti-Aircraft Multiple Machine Gun, when a heavy bombing attack was launched on his position. Although many bombs fell nearby, he continued to fire his gun until it was put out of action by the debris thrown up by a bomb which fell seven yards away. He and his detachment immediately set to work to rescue some men who had been buried under a fallen building. Throughout Lance Bombardier Cuschieri displayed a very high standard of courage and leadership. For his actions on that day he has been awarded the Military Medal. IWM (K 5117)

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