| Citation: Northern Ireland. Citation: Between March 1970 and July this year, Staff Sergeant Watt commanded a platoon in a peace-keeping role in Northern Ireland. Although unarmed and without protective clothing he was always to the forefront in riot situations, supervising patrols and dealing with hooligans. His sense of anticipation, coolness and determination averted many sectarian clashes which could have become serious riots.
He came under attack from stones, clubs, firearms and explosives a number of times and on one occasion suffered a severe head injury while rescuing a soldier from a mob.
Throughout his tour, Staff Sergeant Watt never once hesitated in the face of danger and he set examples of steadiness, professional skill and leadership above the ordinary. |
