Standish, Colin -WW2-

Il est capturé à la fin de la Bataille d'Hong Kong, sera envoyé en camp de prisonniers dans lesquels il restera jusqu'à la fin de la guerre en 1945.

Il reçoit la Médaille de Conduite Distinguée pour son comportement héroïque lors des combats de Lye Mung Gap lors desquels il a relié la ligne de front à l'arrière sans relâche au mépris du danger et sous un tir nourri de mortiers lourds et tout en étant la cible de sniper permettant ainsi de ravitailler ses hommes en munitions et en vivres. Lorsqu'il déchargeait les munitions de son véhicule, le sergent Standish prenait également une part active aux combats. Lorsque son véhicule ne fut plus disponible, il poursuivi sa tâche en chargeant du matériel sur son dos puis il consacra également du temps à la chasse aux snipers. Durant sa détention dans les camps japonais, le sergent Standish a également fait preuve d'abnégation de soit en faisant passer le bien-être de ses hommes avant le sien et en veillant constamment à ce qu'il leur soit octroyé ce dont ils avaient besoin.

Source

Hong Kong Veterans Commemorative Association, https://www.hkvca.ca/cforcedata/unitreport/index.php

DCM Citation
Canada Gazette dated 6 April 1946 (No. 14, Vol. 80, p. 2066) and CARO/6522 dated 18 April 1946. Company Quartermaster-Sergeant Standish was Company Quartermaster-Sergeant of "C" Company, Royal Rifles of Canada at Hong Kong in December 1941. During the night of 18/19 December at Lye Mun Gap he showed conspicuous bravery in maintaining a constant supply of ammunition to the forward positions of this company which were heavily engaged with the enemy, During the course of his duties he came under extremely heavy mortar and rifle fire. His vehicle received a direct hit during the course 0/the action, but despite this, he made necessary repairs under fire to maintain his supply. In an endeavour to cut the supply line, the enemy had infiltrated behind our lines, submitting supply personnel to heavy and constant sniping fire. This did not stop Standish from travelling back and forth over this dangerous ground to keep forward positions supplied. During intervals of unloading vehicles in the forward area, Standish took an active part in the action. His conduct was an inspiration to all ranks, and due to his gallantry and efforts it was possible to hold this position until the order arrived to withdraw.
This non-commissioned officer never relaxed in his duty, and was conspicuous in his bravery during the entire campaign in securing and delivering food, water and other supplies to the outposts under fire and against heavy odds. At times when transport was not available he carried rations on his back, taking time off to hunt snipers who were a constant threat to all personnel. During the whole period as a prisoner of war he carried on with the same spirit of self-sacrifice, and although quite ill, he always saw that his men received all that was available to reduce the misery of Japanese camp life. ^{- Hong Kong Veterans Commemorative Association}

Localisation Actuelle

Cookshire-Eaton

État

• Prisonnier de guerre
• Survivant

Titres Actuels

• Sergent-

Date de Naissance

15 novembre

Date of Death

16 janvier

Life

1916 1991

Organisations Alliées

Royal Rifles of Canada

Décorations

Médaille de Conduite Distinguée

Honneurs de bataille

Bataille de Hong Kong