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Awarded to `2980642 Sgt A Darroch A & S H`, who was killed in action during the despite defence of Singapore on the 29th December 1941. Comprising: Distinguished Conduct Medal, `Sgt A & S.H.`, 1939/45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. GC.
The DCM was announced in the London Gazette on the 23rd January 1942. `Recognition of Gallant and distinguished services in the South Pacific. Sergeant Albert Darroch served with the 2nd Bn Garrisoned in Singapore, he was a driver in one of the Battalions Lancaster light armoured cars. On the 29th the Japanese attacked with tanks, the Battalion armoured cars raced forward to engage as one soldier wrote `like Terriers against Mastiffs, Destroyers against Battleships`, but they held up the attack. Darroch`s car was hit, he being mortally wounded, however he refused to be moved and died fighting. His crew survived and Sgt Darroch was buried beside the road. The DCM was announced in the London Gazette on the 23rd January 1942. `Recognition of Gallant and distinguished services in the South Pacific. Sergeant Albert Darroch served with the 2nd Bn Garrisoned in Singapore, he was a driver in one of the Battalions Lancaster light armoured cars. On the 29th the Japanese attacked with tanks, the Battalion armoured cars raced forward to engage as one soldier wrote `like Terriers against Mastiffs, Destroyers against Battleships`, but they held up the attack. Darroch`s car was hit, he being mortally wounded, however he refused to be moved and died fighting. His crew survived and Sgt Darroch was buried beside the road.