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257888CSM. Henry Marr MBE.
British Army 7th Btn., HQ Coy Black Watch
Henry Marr was recommended for an award on the 31st of Jan 1943.During the very early states of the Alamein battle, all three officers of the 7th Black Watch Anti Tank Platoon were either killed or wounded and since this time CSM Marr has commanded the platoon with great courage and devotion to duty. He has during the whole of this period carried out his duties, which have virtually been equivalent to the duties of three officers, with relentless energy and determination. During the later stages of the Alamein battle the position of the anti tank guns had frequently to be changed under heavy fire and on different occasions since then the gins have had to be got into position under dangerous and difficult conditions and on ever occasions CSM Marr has personally supervised the movement and siting of the guns. He has during the whole period commanded the platoon in a most outstanding manner and has displayed very fine powers of leadership and command. His conduct in action has been a most excellent example in this unit.
The awarding of an MBE was published in the London Gazette on 14th of October 1943.
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