1942 ‘Western Desert – Operation Crusader’ D.C.M. group of seven awarded to Valentine tank commander Warrant Officer Class II I. L. George, 8th Battalion, Royal Tank Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps, later The Greys, and The Bays‘Sollum Capuzzo 22/11/41-15/12/41 & Bardia 31/12/41-02/01/42. In actions at Sollum, Capuzzo and Bardia he set a most brilliant example of personal leadership and gallantry. In the former two actions fighting a one tank action and time and time again saving the infantry. In all actions at Bardia on 31/12/41 and 01/01/42 he also showed a complete lack of personal safety and was responsible for suppression of enemy strong points at point blank range.

Distinguished Conduct Medal, (GVI). (Sjt. R. Tank R.); 1939/45 Star; Africa Star, 1 clasp, 8th Army; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals; L.S.G.C., (GVI),  Regular Army (W.O. Cl. 2. D.C.M. Bays.)

Warrant Officer Class II I. L. George, 8th Battalion, Royal Tank Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps, later The Greys, and The Bays

D.C.M. London Gazette 9 September 1942:

‘In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East during the period November 1941 to April.’

The original Recommendation states:

‘Sollum Capuzzo 22/11/41-15/12/41 & Bardia 31/12/41-02/01/42. In actions at Sollum, Capuzzo and Bardia he set a most brilliant example of personal leadership and gallantry. In the former two actions fighting a one tank action and time and time again saving the infantry.

In all actions at Bardia on 31/12/41 and 01/01/42 he also showed a complete lack of personal safety and was responsible for suppression of enemy strong points at point blank range. Throughout the whole course of operations he has been a fine example to all ranks.’

Ivor Lawson George served in the Army prior to the Second World War, advancing to Corporal and being discharged in October 1936. He rejoined, 29 June 1939, and subsequently served with 8th Battalion, Royal Tank Regiment. George advanced to Warrant Officer Class II, with effect from 19 September 1942. He served with ‘B’ Squadron, 8th R.T.R., as part of the 1st Army Tank, Brigade, 13th Corps during Operation Crusader.

George remained in the Army after the war, and transferred to The Greys in July 1947. He then transferred to The Bays in July 1949, and to the Reserve on 29 January 1950.