| Surname: | Ferguson |
| Initials: | J L |
| Rank: | Corporal |
| Army Number: | 2692776 |
| Notes: | CMP. 31/3/1928 he enlisted in the Scots Guards for 7/5 years, 5/7/1906 born Stirling, occupation Horseman, 21/9/1939 transferred to CMP. 26/1/45 discharged. War Diary 78 Div Pro Coy, WO 170/4403, 5/8/45 Cpl J Ferguson awarded the American Bronze Star. His real name was John Young but went under the alias of John Livingstone Ferguson. John Livingston Ferguson. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 37575 Page: 2485 May 23, 1946) |
| Citation: | Mediterranean Theatre. |
| Decoration: | US Bronze Star (London Gazette: 37909 Page: 1313 March 20, 1947) |
| Citation: | Italy. Citation for US Bronze Star: No. 2692776 Corporal John FERGUSON, 78 Divisional Provost Company, C.M.Police, BRITISH ARMY. For meritorious achivement in support of military operations against the enemy during the period 7th October, 1944 to 19th November, 1944. Cpl. John FERGUSON during this period was a section Cpl. In No.2 section of the 78 Divisional Provost Company, C.M. Police. He did consistantly perform his duties in the handling of traffic in an outstanding manner, often under shell-fire, placing the welfare of his men before his own safety, thereby maintaining a high morale amongst the men under him. On the 17th October, 1944 at CASTEL DEL RIO whilst the road was under heavy shell-fire he went forward and assisted in the removal of a number of vehicles from the affected area. Between the 26th October, 1944 and the 5th November, 1944 he did consistently well in keeping a forward 'Straggler's Post at GESSO in operation when the area was under constant shell-fire and the road communications deteriorated from bad to impassable. During this period this post was visited twice per day and supplied entirely through the energetic efforts of this NCO. This materially assisted the morale of the NCO's at the post and enabled them to maintain the high standard of the Military Police in assisting in the evacuation of casualties and the movement of supplies forward. Entered service from LONDON on 21st September, 1939. Date of birth 5.7.06.N. Bentham Comd 78 Div Pro Coy. Maj Gen R K Arbuthnott GOC 78 (Briti) In Div. Lieut Gen Mark W Clark US Army. National Archive WO 373/147.Letter also contains a Recommendation for the Award.5/8/45 Cpl J Ferguson awarded the American Bronze Star. Unit War Diary WO 170/4403. |