Virtual
War Memorial
Australia

Son of John and Jean McNamara, of Yarrawonga, Victoria.

LOVED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM...R.I.P.

Military Cross

For outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty.  On the morning of 10th July, 1942, during the advance on Tel El Eisa Ridge, when the battalion went into the attack, this Officer had command of the Platoon on the right flank whose duty it was to clear the sand dunes of enemy machine gun nests.

During this action he personally led his men with outstanding gallantry and although the enemy were well established he overcame all resistance and the right flank of his Battlaion  as it advanced to the attack was secure.

When the enemy attacked in force on 12th July, 1942, this officer was again in command of the right flank on the sand dunes on the sea coast.   Again with conspicuous gallantry adn complete disregard for his personal safety he inspired his men when no other was available he personally controlle dthe fire of 3" mortar on his flank.  Again by his inspiring exampble, gallantry and devotion to duty and though the enemy made a determined thrust along the sand dunes, the position was held.  On yet a third occastion on 13th July this officer behaved in exactly the same manner.  This time he was wounded but his position was held.