507th Field Company, Royal Engineers War Diary May 1940

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The citation for 2/Lt Laurance EDGAR's award of the Military Cross is contained within the Awards and Decorations file at the Public Record Office under the reference WO 373/16 and can be found at item number 426.

It reads as follows:-

"On 19th May 1940 at SAINS 2/Lt Edgar completed a demolition under machine-gun fire from two enemy tanks showing great coolness and courage. After his party had retired he went forward alone to complete a second small demolition which had failed owing to damage by enemy shell fire. On this and numerous other occasions this officer's qualities of leadership courage and cheerfulness were an inspiration to all who came in contact with him". The recommendation for the award came from Lt Col J.M.KENNEDY, Commander Royal Engineers of the 23rd (Northumbrian) Division.

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