| Surname: | Glenister |
| Initials: | W P |
| Rank: | Warrant Officer III |
| Army Number: | 6910698 |
| Notes: | CMP. He enlisted in to the Rifle Brigade transferred to CMP. 172 Pro Coy. 6/7/41 substantive WOI. 25/7/48 to discharge. War Diary 102 Pro Coy, WO 171/3373 9/1/44 Church parade followed by presentations by C in C 1 Corps, RSM Glenister, DCM one of the recipients (US Bronze Star). War Diary 102 Pro Coy, CMP, WO 171/10787. 4/3/46 RSM Glenister DCM presented with the American Bronze Star at HQ 1 Corps District. 24/11/48 He was awarded the DCM, 1939-1945 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, US Bz Star. Address:- 18 Upton Avenue, Forest Gate, London E 7. William Patrick Glenister. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 34926 Page: 5076 Aug. 20, 1940) |
| Citation: | Citation for DCM: BEF France & FlandersAt Dunkirk on Saturday, 1st June 1940, after being engaged for three days and nights in embarkation duties at Bray Dunes during continuous heavy bombing and shelling, this WO volunteered to assist in the removal of wounded and was employed on this duty on the Mole, frequently under shell fire, until he was ordered to embark at 2100 hours whereas he could have left at 1000 hours that day.During the whole withdrawal period and whilst under heavy bombing and shelling he carried out reconnaisance, traffic and embarkation duties with ability. By his coolness and devotion to duty he set a fine example to the men under him and contributed greatly to the successful withdrawal and embarkation of BEF troops.National Archive WO 373/15. |
| Decoration: | US Bronze Star (London Gazette: 37909 Page: 1313 March 20, 1947) |
| Citation: | North West Europe. Citation for US Bronze Star: RSM GLENISTER has served with and been the mainstay of his Coy for nearly five years of war. Landed in Normandy on D + 2, he at once more than filled his rightful place as a leader in organisation, discipline and personal example. Throughout the active campaign in France, Belgium and Holland he maintained a hight standard of operational efficiency and, when more static duty - though still in face of the enemy - followed, it was often his example which prevented any slump. This WO has distinguished himself throughout by most meritorious service, not involving participation in aerial flight, and has always achieved his correct postion as the right hand man of his Company Commander. In fact it can truly be said that a great deal of the Provost Company's success was due to his unfailing cheerfulness, strict and just discipline, and powers of organisation and improvisationOC 102 Pro Coy. DPM 1 Corps District, Lt Gen Kirkman Com 1 Corps District. National Archive WO 373/147..102 Pro Coy 9/1/44 Church Parade followed by presentations by C in C 1 Corps, RSM Glenister DCM was one of the recipients. (US Bronze Star) Unit War Diary WO 171/3373. 4/3/46 RSM Glenister DCM presented with American Bronze Star by MSS Branch at HQ 1 Corps District. Unit War Diary WO 171/10787. |