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L/Sgt. Eric Khytovitch MM(S/N 1876034) |
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L/Sgt Eric Khytovitch, formerly of the Royal Engineers, served with No.1 (later known as No.101) Troop of 6 Commando from it’s formation in 1940 (in Scarborough) until, at least, 6th September 1941. He was recommended by Lt-Col. Mills-Roberts for a Military Medal on 5th March 1943 for his action during the Battle of Steamroller Farm at Fedi Et Attia on 26th February 1943. The citation reads: ‘After six hours of fierce fighting in an engagement between VI Commando and three Companies of Herman Goering Jaeger Regiment, this NCO was ordered with his sub-section to cover the withdrawal of two Troops. Both Troops passed through his position without casualty owing to the effective heavy and well-controlled fire of his sub-section. Although under heavy fire and running short of ammunition, this NCO conducted such a skillfull rearguard action with his sub-section that he successfully neutralised the enemy attack in that locality.’ On D-Day, L/Sgt. Eric Khytovitch MM was serving with No.1 Troop of No.6 Commando under Capt. Robinson. He was unfortunately KIA on |
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