Gazette Information: VICTORIA CROSS,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36764/supplement/4899. Captain David Jamieson, The Royal Norfolk Regiment. On 7th/8th August 1944 south of Grimbosq, Normandy, Captain Jamieson was in command of a company which established a bridgehead over the River Orne. The enemy made seven counter-attacks on the company's position, but throughout 36 hours of bitter and close fighting Captain Jamieson showed superb qualities of leadership and great personal bravery. There were times when the situation appeared hopeless but on each occasion it was restored by his coolness and determination. He personally was largely responsible for holding the bridgehead over the river and although wounded twice he refused to be evacuated.
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Gazette Information: VICTORIA CROSS,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36764/supplement/4899. Captain David Jamieson, The Royal Norfolk Regiment. On 7th/8th August 1944 south of Grimbosq, Normandy, Captain Jamieson was in command of a company which established a bridgehead over the River Orne. The enemy made seven counter-attacks on the company's position, but throughout 36 hours of bitter and close fighting Captain Jamieson showed superb qualities of leadership and great personal bravery. There were times when the situation appeared hopeless but on each occasion it was restored by his coolness and determination. He personally was largely responsible for holding the bridgehead over the river and although wounded twice he refused to be evacuated.