| Citation: Military Medal Citation.
Kohima, Burma
For leadership, initiative and gallant conduct. This NCO was detailed to assist in the evacuation of casualties from the KOHIMA GARRISON on 19 April 1944. On his own initiative he proceeded to the forward control post where he personally directed the turnaround of ambulances and assisted in the loading of patients. He remained at his post until the evacuation was complete. During the evacuation his post was under constant sniping and mortarfire. One of the ambulances was hit by a mortar bomb, set on fire and the patients all killed or wounded within 10 yards of this NCO who immediately took steps to rescue the patients and clear the road block formed by the burning ambulance. It was largely due to the high standard of traffic control combined with personal example that this NCO showed, that all the casualties of the KOHIMA GARRISON were successfully evacuated.
Sergeant Tozer in addition has remained in charge of this TCP (Traffic Control Post) for the last month, and during the first two weeks was daily subjected to shell and mortar fire, and accurate sniping.
By his efficiency, initiative and personal example coupled with a complete disregard of his own safety, Sergeant Tozer has ensured that supplies and ammunition reached the garrison and that casualties to personnel and vehicles were kept to a minimum on the stretch of road for which he was responsible, which was in full view of the enemy. He has maintained throughout an example of devotion to duty and leadership in keeping with the traditions of the Corps of Military Police.
Recommended for DCM awarded an immediate MM. Recommended by Brigadier J F Shafland Commander 6 Inf Bde, 2 Div. National Archive WO 373/33. |
